Young Avengers by Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung: The Complete Collection #[nn]

In a world still reeling from the aftermath of big-name heroes, four teenagers—Iron Lad, Patriot, Hulkling, and an Asgardian—step into the spotlight, their actions drawing the attention of a skeptical public and a media circus led by J. Jonah Jameson. As their heroic deeds spark headlines and debate, they’re thrust into the spotlight not just for their powers, but for the legacy they’re beginning to carry.

In the ruins of the Avengers' fallen sanctuary, Iron Lad confronts a spectral trio of Captain America, Iron Man, and Jessica Jones—only to reveal his true identity as the 30th-century teenage version of Kang the Conqueror. Meanwhile, Cassie Lang and Kate Bishop set out to find the Young Avengers, drawn into a mystery that blurs time, legacy, and the cost of heroism.

In "null," the Young Avengers—Iron Lad, Patriot, Asgardian, and Hulkling—face deeper scrutiny from Captain America as they grapple with the weight of their origins. Meanwhile, Cassie Lang and Kate Bishop struggle to find their place within the team, testing the bonds that hold them together.

When Captain America, Iron Man, and Jessica Jones lock the Young Avengers in the ruined Avengers mansion’s training room to report their secret heroics to their parents, the arrival of the time-traveling adult Kang the Conquerer throws everything into chaos—forcing the team to confront not just their mentors, but the very nature of their legacy.

In "null," Kang the Conqueror arrives in the present with a mission to send Iron Lad back to his rightful time, leaving the original Avengers incapacitated. Forced to stand alone, the Young Avengers—Kate Bishop, Cassie Lang, Hulkling, Billy Kaplan, and Eli Bradley—must face Kang’s relentless tactics while grappling with the weight of their own legacy. With unexpected help from Jessica Jones, Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, and Vision, they push back against a foe who knows their every move.

In "null," Iron Lad grapples with the consequences of killing Kang the Conqueror—the future version of himself—only to find the world he knows unraveling around him. As the timeline fractures, the Young Avengers must confront a reality where their pasts no longer hold, and the very foundations of who they are begin to shift.

In a story that pulls the Young Avengers back into the fight, the team secretly rebuilds their mission with new gear and a hidden base—defying Captain America’s warning. When Steve Rogers discovers their return, he calls a meeting with the original Avengers and the kids’ parents, setting off a tense confrontation. Meanwhile, Patriot takes a dangerous solo stand against a drug ring trafficking in mutant growth hormones, testing his limits and loyalty.

In "null," the Young Avengers face off against Mr. Hyde, a persistent foe of the Avengers, who’s distributing a dangerous new mutant growth hormone on the streets. As the battle unfolds, Captain America uncovers a startling revelation during a quiet conversation with Patriot’s grandmother, adding a personal layer to the conflict.

After the Young Avengers learn that Patriot faked his super soldier heritage to hide the truth about his powers, he leaves the team. The remaining members go quiet, trying to regroup—until the Super Skrull appears out of nowhere, seizes Hulkling, and declares he’s come to take him home.

In a story that redefines what it means to be a hero, the Young Avengers face a crisis when the Super-Skrull kidnaps Hulkling and kills his mother—revealed to be a Skrull agent in human form. With their team shattered and no clear path forward, they turn to Vision, newly resurrected in Iron Lad’s armor, who uses his advanced mind to pinpoint a possible new recruit: a troubled teen in juvenile detention. Now, the team must risk everything to break him out before the Super-Skrull’s next move.

In a story that blurs the line between identity and legacy, Hulkling finds himself at the center of a galactic custody battle as both the Kree and Skrull empires demand his allegiance. With the Young Avengers racing to protect him and the Avengers stepping in to prevent a war, Billy Kaplan and Tommy Shepherd uncover a startling truth: they may be more than just teammates—they could be the imagined children of the Scarlet Witch.

In "null," the Young Avengers face a crisis that tests their unity and identity as they navigate the escalating conflict between the Kree and the Skrull—especially with Hulkling caught between two empires. With Tommy embracing the name Speed and Kate stepping into the mantle of Hawkeye, the team must prove they’re more than just a group of heroes; they’re a force for something greater. Now backed by the New Avengers, their next mission isn’t just about survival—it’s about what kind of future they’re willing to build.