When Captain America punched Hitler in the face on the cover of his first issue that was before America had entered the war. It was a piece of propaganda where two Jewish men where showing their frustration over what was happening over seas. If you are not a fan of people using comics to make social commentary you may not actually like comics. It has always been that way and will continue to be that way.
Champions #11
| Event\Storyline | Secret Empire |
| Writer | Mark Waid |
| Artist | Humberto Ramos |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
Broken up and dispersed all across the U.S., the Champions still fight the good fight - but if they can't pull together soon, everything they stand for will turn to ash!
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS
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9.0
Graphic Policy - Paul Manzato
Aug 08, 2017Overall this was another great issue for the Champions. Their world has been turned upside down. We're seeing how they cope and find the strength to go on. This title does a great job of resonating with the world today and relating to the same issues we're all seeing as part of life these days. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comicsverse - Ben Wasserman
Aug 02, 2017Once again, Mark Wait and Humberto Ramos manage to craft not only another solid CHAMPIONS issue but a great SECRET EMPIRE tie-in as well. Read Full Review
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8.5
Superior Spider-Talk - Doug Zawisza
Aug 08, 2017Writer Mark Waid and artist Humberto Ramos dip into the events of Secret Empire and send the Champions into the wasteland that was once Las Vegas. Champions #11 takes place coincidentally during Secret Empire #2, but does a fine job all by itself. Read Full Review
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8.0
Black Nerd Problems - Omar Holmon
Aug 03, 2017You can tell this issue is a crossover filler, but it's a better version of a filler issue and does a lot to build up its characters during this over-arching Marvel story. I'm happy with this one, but will be even happier when Champions gets back to handling their own business again. Read Full Review
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8.0
On Comics Ground - Chaston Summers
Aug 28, 2017Champions is a book with a lot of heart! It has the perfect mix of characterization, drama, action, and comedy. Waid loves these characters and it shows. Give him half a chance and he could have you fall in love with them too. Despite half the team missing from this issue due to the Secret Empire event. Waid still doesn't miss a beat and keeps the book flowing. And in this day and age where consistency seems to be an endangered species, Champions always comes off as a refreshing read. Read Full Review
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7.9
IGN - Blair Marnell
Aug 03, 2017One prominent comic book creator on Twitter recently argued that Marvel's heroes are no longer allowed to fail. Champions #11 makes that statement a lie. Because the heroes not only fail in this Secret Empire tie-in, they are broken by that failure. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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9.0
A character building issue of heroism when facing hopelessness
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8.5
Agree with freemanlouis7 Aug 2, 2017 but just rating it a scooch lower.
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8.5
Decent issue..
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8.5
As a stand alone story this is a powerful tale. We are given a look at the limitations and humanity behind heroes. For those unaware, this issue takes place after the events of Secret Empire and SE: Uprising where Ms Marvel and Nova and Cyclops have been replaced with Wasp, Ironheart, Patriot, and Falcon. Steve Rodgers has sent a fleet of Hydra ships to destroy Las Vegas for harboring revolutionaries. Completely destroying the city and everyone within. The Champions are searching the ruined city for survivors. Everyone is dealing with grief and the juxtaposition of the powerful Hulk trying desperately to put out flames before failing and falling to his knees in defeat is amazing. Seeing another moment where Patriot has to stop after realizi more
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8.0
I think this has been the best issue of the series. The art is still just alright, but this was definitely a step up. I do agree with some reviews about the politics. The whole white privilege remark could have just been left out. Other than that it was an enjoyable read and a decent tie in to secret empire. This managed to keep it on my pull list.
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8.0
The Champions team up with a clutch of other teen heroes to search, almost entirely without success, for Las Vegas survivors. Mark Waid's script includes some valiant stabs at tragic characterization; it's the one made with Amadeus Cho, of all people, that *really* strikes the mark. This issue pins an alarmingly high and specific number of fatalities on the airstrike Stevil ordered - nearly 700,000 people died in Vegas. Though that's sobering, one of the team's responses - to construct a hypothetical strawman who's willing to condone/ignore this genocidal act and then rip on that strawman - is misguided and cowardly. Their rage at Stevil and Hydra is a much better response; I wish Mr. Waid had focused solely on that and explicitly tied it t more
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7.0
Less than the sum of the parts, unfortunately...but the wasp/Viv dynamic was really nice. A good direction for the book when we're out of the tie-in.
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6.0
Filled with blatant, shoved in politics. This comic is an example of everything wrong with comics. Get this SJW propaganda out of here.
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