Champions by Jim Zub #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first six issues of the 2019 Champions series by writer Jim Zub, kicking off a new era for Marvel's young heroes. The team—including Ms. Marvel, Nova, and Spider-Man (Miles Morales)—faces a demonic threat tied to a mysterious figure known as the Devil's Advocate, testing their unity and ideals. It's a fresh starting point that balances high-stakes action with the personal struggles of teen superheroes trying to make a difference in a complicated world.
"Beat the Devil Part 1" kicks off a high-stakes clash in Champions #1, where Jim Zub and Steven Cummings launch a bold new era for Marvel’s young heroes. After Kaldera is brought down by the Champions, she agrees to take Sam back to the Nova Corps—though her promise to fight him fairly hides a darker intent. Meanwhile, Ms. Marvel confronts Spider-Man over a shocking truth about Mephisto’s time-bending scheme, while the devil himself and Blackheart plot their next move from the depths of Hell. The cover by Kim Jacinto captures the tension with sharp, dramatic flair.
In "Beat the Devil Part 1," the expanded Champions team celebrates their growing ranks, but Spider-Man stands apart—his usual energy replaced by quiet unease. As the group's dynamics shift, a shadow lingers over him, hinting at a secret deal with Mephisto that could change everything.
In "Beat the Devil Part 2: Free and Clear," the original Champions face off against the electrifying threat of Zzzax in a deadly clash that ends in tragedy with the deaths of Ms. Marvel and Viv. When Mephisto appears offering to restore them, Spider-Man agrees—against Brawn’s warnings—setting in motion a time-bending twist where only the boys recall what truly happened.
In "Beat the Devil Part 3: The Saved and the Damned," Miles grapples with a haunting memory from the Zzzax battle, leading him to Dubai with Pinpoint in search of answers—only to uncover a painful truth about a girl he once saved, now lost to time. Meanwhile, the Champions face rising tension from a protest, interrupted by the sudden return of Nova’s old foe, Kaldera.
In "Beat the Devil Part 4: No Choice," Kaldera surrenders to the Champions, agreeing to take Sam back to the Nova Corps to reclaim his helmet—though her desire to kill him remains, now framed as a final, fair test. Meanwhile, Ms. Marvel confronts Spider-Man, who finally reveals the truth about Mephisto’s time-warping deception, and in Hell, Mephisto and Blackheart sharpen their next move against the Champions, targeting Spider-Man above all.
In "Old Friends and New," adult Cyclops returns to the Champions with a startling revelation: he now carries the full memories of his younger self, the team’s former member. With Frost Giants and trolls swarming the planet, his arrival brings both unexpected weight and a personal connection to the team’s past.
In "Dead Ahead," the Disir—outcast Valkyries allied with the Enchantress—clash with the Champions in a high-stakes confrontation that tests their limits. With Power Man's boundless chi energy turning the tide, the team prevails, but the victory brings a quiet reckoning: Ms. Marvel realizes she can no longer lead.
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