Slingers

In the late 1990s, Marvel spun four young heroes out of the "Maximum Clonage" event—Dusk, Hornet, Prodigy, and Ricochet—into their own short-lived series, Slingers. Written primarily by Joseph Harris and drawn by ChrisCross, the 15-issue run follows these costumed teens as they grapple with the mysterious legacy of their predecessor, a deceased hero named Slinger, and the dark secrets behind the super-suits that grant them their powers. A quintessential Marvel team book of its era, Slingers explores themes of identity, trust, and the cost of borrowed power, anchored by a rotating cast including Richard Gilmore, Eddie McDonough, Johnny Gallo, and Cassie St. Commons. It remains a cult favorite for fans of 1990s Marvel lore and the connective tissue of the "Maximum Clonage" saga.