Freshmen

In the mid-2000s, Image Comics launched Freshmen, a seven-issue series by writer Hugh Sterbakov and artist Leonard Kirk that reimagined the college experience through a superhero lens. The story follows a group of unlikely students—including Brady Lee, Renee Bellochio, Elwood Johns, Kenneth Weismeyer, Annalee Rogers, and the enigmatic figure known as The Beaver—as they navigate the chaotic intersection of dorm life and superhuman abilities. A fresh, character-driven take on the genre, it stands out for its focus on the everyday struggles of young heroes rather than world-saving spectacle.