Continuing the shadowy parallels of the previous issue, CHAMPIONS #7 finds the Champions forced to take on the Freelancers again in order to defend what it is that they stand for. It continues the themes of identity and symbolism in a name from issues #5 and 6, but raises the stakes tenfold. There's a hostile "no good deed goes unpunished" mentality looming over the Champion's head from their opposition, one that they will need to fight against in the upcoming future. Read Full Review

All of this makes Champions one of the most fun books Marvel has. It is also one of the most diverse books that they have with pretty much every minority covered here. The way that last part of it is treated as footnote is especially important, as what this book does teach us is that there are no such things as minorities we are all in the same fight to make our world better. And it is because of this message, I recommend this book to everyone. Read Full Review

Overall, I really enjoyed this issue and if it wasn't too obvious, I am a huge fan of this team. This entry really dealt them a blow, and I am very interested in seeing how or if they can overcome and rise above it. The writing is solid, the art is fantastic and this book continues to deal with subjects and issues that are relevant and have an impact on us today. If you aren't reading this book, what the heck are you waiting for? And if you are, I really hope you are enjoying it as much as I am. Read Full Review

The Freelancers are still causing problems for the Champions in the pages of Champions #7, written by Mark Waid and drawn by Humberto Ramos. Read Full Review

Great issue! The series is becoming more than just fun times as the C's face struggles related to lack of organizational structure and corporate lurking. Top shelf Marvel art.

These last two issues have been great and I fully understand why everyone lives this comic

I love Waid's story. It brings a little reality into the super hero mix. The ending was so blunt and cold it made me a little queasy, but a delightful queasiness, if there is such a thing. The art of Ramos, Olazaba and Delgado is just a breath of fresh spring air. It's the correct art for the correct book and bring on the new issue already.

I really enjoyed this issue until the last two pages, where Waid shifts the focus back on the Freelancers striking deep in the heart of the Champions by making them look like heartless land barons. It's kind of stupid, in my opinion. And I like Ms. Marvel in her own series...here, she's a little much, having a near mental breakdown over the group's reputation being disparaged on twitter. Oh well, there's nothing to do but sigh and wait for the next issue, because despite my complaints, it's still too good not to stick with. I'd just like Waid to tone down the overbearing social justice themes that have become this series' driving force.

sigh, this book isn't "bad" and yet... it just isn't "good" either. when it first started I really thought it had lots of potential. I like the idea of the team doing "street level" stuff - I really do. But there has to be a way to present that without the forced SJW bleeding heart over the top crap like the Freelancers. There are plenty of crimes this team can fight other than racism and evil corporate entities. I want to read the next issue, so it gets a 7 rating, but... too much more like this and it's getting dropped.

The Champions fight furiously to protect their reputation from the Freelancers. Wait, seriously? This issue could spur an interesting debate about corporations co-opting socially-responsible ideas. The key points aren't effectively addressed in the comic, though. Worse yet, the more you think about the matter, the weaker this comic's plot looks. Kamala receives some very dubious characterization; would damage to her team's rep really move her to tears and uncontrolled violence? Many of these same themes are addressed in her solo series with infinitely more insight. As the final nail in the coffin, Humberto Ramos draws most of his young heroes as disquietingly-proportioned noodle-people.