The Squadron Supreme of America have taken root in the hearts and minds of all, but none more so than a trio of youthful champions who call themselves the Young Squadron!
Kid Spectrum (Sam Alexander), Girl Power (Kamala Khan) and the all-new Falcon (Miles Morales) are here to fight for truth, justice and the American flag...or are they?
Beneath the flashy facade of colorful adventure, something grim is stirring and Deadpool is determined to bring it to light.
Rated T+
Heroes Reborn: Young Squadron is a great example of how tie-in books to an event can have fun, inform readers on the larger universe, and tell a smaller story within the boundaries of a specific premise. Zub and Cummings do a great job establishing the voice of each character while supplying plenty of new elements to make this team a proper alternate take. Young Squadron is a great ode to origin stories and the bravery of superheroes with heart. Read Full Review
Unlike some events Heroes Reborn seems to utilize the tie-ins more for world building rather than storytelling. That being said Young Squadron #1 is a piece of the world you want to see built. Read Full Review
The ambitious series is slow to start with exposition, but the debut issue will end with you invested in some familiar faces. Read Full Review
Taken all together, Heroes Reborn: Young Squadron #1 is a fun, interesting blending of the old and the new. While the book tries to do a bit too much to fully stick the landing, there is nonetheless enjoyment to be found in this title. Read Full Review
As characters, these younger, more naive versions of Kamala, Miles, and Sam serve mainly as mirrors that reflect the cheapness and imperfection of the Squadron Supreme's heroic veneer. They do that job well. And their creators invest them with just enough empathy and realism to make the reader care. They may not have the legs to support further "Young Squadron" adventures, but they do a solid job of making this alternate universe feel just as cold and foreboding as it should. Read Full Review
The Young Squadron retains their true identities as the Champions by doing what teens do best, challenging the world's new status quo. It's only by applying pressure in developments do these characters retain their real selves.
As a big fan of the Champions, I'm so glad this issue didn't dissapoint!
This issue is fun small-scale story with good characterization for the 'Champions with a twist' that gives an interesting look into this world. Even in this different world, Kamala, Sam and Miles stay true to who they are. With how 'twisted' this world is that's really nice to see.
Deadpool felt wasted though. They 'pastiched' him into Harley Quinn, which is a very odd decision. I mean, the guy literally started out as a Deathstroke rip-off, so why not commit to that now that they have the opportunity to do so?
This universe's versions of Kamala Khan, Sam Alexander, and Miles Morales come together as a kiddie team after some painstakingly Silver-Age-y origins. But they don't adventure long before some trenchant commentary from guest antagonist Deadpool forces them to recognize the dark side of their heroes in the Squadron. It's a solid story and it does a good job shining a light on this AU's moral problems. The art's good, as is the character work. The earnest naivete that it starts off with sticks around a little too long, though.
Not bad.
This had some energy to it at least.
only for kamala khan.
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