I picked this up as a big fan of Sean McKeever's ability to write teenage heroes (potentially as a replacement for Teen Titans on my pull list now that his Read Full Review

Regardless, this book is highly recommended especially if youre looking for something that will be able to move a little looser than the Avengers books, in terms of what can be done with the characters involved. Read Full Review

This is the well-worn "gathering of young heroes" story, but you can always make a familiar story fun with a good spin - - and McKeever and Baldeon definitely put some spin on it. I'm Read Full Review

The only glaring error in the issue concerns its timing; It's apparently set after the next "Amazing Spider-Man" arc, part of which is spoiled by Arana's "current" status quo. The story tries to bring us up to date on her situation, but that didn't stop me feeling a bit wrong-footed by the situation early on. That aside, it's a straightforward opening issue with a lot to like, though I worry whether the lack of a well-defined setup or conceptual twist (both of which "Avengers Academy" #1 delivered) won't harm the book's chances in the long term. It's good, that much is certain," but only time will tell whether it's good enough. Read Full Review

Young Allies isn't a disappointment, but it doesn't do nearly enough to distinguish itself right out of the gate. Again, until McKeever finds his footing with the series, it will be fans of specific characters that find the most enjoyment within these pages. Read Full Review