Avengers Academy: The Complete Collection #3

In "Welcome, Students," the original Academy students confront the unsettling changes at their school, from Hawkeye's unexpected arrival on the faculty to the eerie presence of an impostor posing as Reptil—while a shocking loss leaves the campus reeling. The story unfolds with tension and mystery, as the students grapple with what’s real and who they can trust in a place that no longer feels like home.

In "Second Chances," the Avengers Academy students grapple with trust as they welcome X-23 into their ranks, despite her troubled past. As personal bonds form between Striker and Lightspeed, hidden tensions simmer when Reptil begins working with Hybrid to undermine the team from within.

In "Class Reunion," the Avengers Academy faces a crisis when Reptil is gravely injured during a battle against the mind-controlled Hybrid. With the future team forced to abandon their original plan, they make a desperate choice to restore Reptil’s mind to his body—only to be met with a shocking revelation from Veil and Jocasta, who declare the Academy unsafe and demand its closure.

In "Career Day," Veil and Jocasta return to Avengers Academy with a surprising offer: a chance to make a real difference without facing the usual risks. As Giant-Man and Jeremy Briggs navigate a tense truce, only a handful of students consider stepping away from the Academy to join them.

In "Homecoming," the Runaways seek help at Avengers Academy to find their missing dinosaur, drawing support from Giant-Man—though his intentions take a more protective turn when he and Tigra quietly plan to shield Molly and Klara from unseen dangers. Meanwhile, Striker makes a bold move by calling a press conference, setting off a wave of tension and anticipation.

In "null," the Runaways reconnect with Old Lace during the Devil Dinosaur era, navigating a tense but pivotal moment when they team up with Giant-Man and Tigra to decide the best path forward for the two youngest girls in their care. The story balances quiet moments of connection with the weight of responsibility, as old bonds are tested and new alliances form under unexpected circumstances.

In "Protective Services Part 1," Wolverine brings a group of mutant teens to the Avengers Academy to shield them from the escalating conflict between the X-Men and the Avengers, but old tensions simmer beneath the surface. With the Academy's halls now a fragile truce ground, the teens must navigate uneasy alliances and the weight of their own powers.

In "Protective Services Part 2," tensions escalate as the student factions at Avengers Academy clash, with loyalties in flux. Meanwhile, Tigra, Hercules, and Box face off against Sebastian Shaw, who’s reclaiming the dark memories of his former self.

In "Protective Services Part 3," Jo and the other mutant teens navigate a tense standoff as they push for independence from Tigra’s oversight—only to find the real threat was never who they thought. With Shaw’s true nature revealed and the Academy’s walls still holding, Loa chooses to stay behind, leaving the group to face what comes next.

In "What the Heart Wants: Conclusion," Jo and the Avengers Academy face a devastating challenge when Emma Frost, wielding the Phoenix Force, destroys Juston's Sentinel. With the Avengers and X-Men locked in escalating conflict, the strain proves too much—Giant-Man ultimately dissolves the Academy, leaving its future uncertain.

In "Final Exam Part 1," Jeremy Briggs’ unexpected cure for Veil sets off a chain reaction at Avengers Academy, leading Hazmat and Mettle to undergo the same treatment—only to learn that Jeremy’s true goal is far more sweeping: the removal of superpowers from every hero on Earth.

In "Final Exam Part 3," the Avengers Academy students face the aftermath of their power loss as they race to stop Jeremy from launching the rocket carrying the formula that could strip all Earth's heroes of their abilities. With their strength gone and time running out, the team must rely on grit and ingenuity to prevent a catastrophe they may not survive.

In "Final Exam Part 4," Jo and her teammates face a brutal test when Veil frees Jocasta, unleashing a dangerous new threat. With Lightspeed racing to neutralize a barrage of missiles loaded with Briggs's anti-superpower formula, the line between heroism and sacrifice grows dangerously thin.

In "Commencement," Jo and the other Academy students step into their new roles as junior-grade Avengers, only to find the senior heroes no longer see them as threats—leaving their purpose, identity, and place within the team suddenly uncertain.