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destinyridc's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: War and Violence
niibooksy's review against another edition
5.0
I must say I can't resist the young avengers! This volume was so awesome! Definitely my new found obsession.
mjljohnson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
sailorsun16's review against another edition
4.0
SPEED! we finally got Speed which since the twins were a big part of why I started reading YA had me very excited. I liked him a lot too which surprised me cause Quicksilver can sometimes rub me the wrong way so yeah. I kind of liked how vol 1 was all these backstories are simple and easy af, and vol 2 went actually never-mind its all complicated. Because lets be honest i knew things were too simple in vol 1 and i was suspicious back then. Downsides i feel like Cassie here kind of bored me? which was disappointing tbh because I love Scott Langs ant man and i was excited for Stature, also I found it odd in vol 1 how they really had her jump into Iron Lad's arms at first sight and was hoping she'd get to grow past that damsel like character. also like she's 14-15? if im right so that made it all just feel a bit weird to me. Patriot to be honest im not the biggest fan. Loved his grandfathers storyline in the Truth, but tbh he just annoys me a lot. I think its superior attitude, and the way hes a dick to Kate especially, i get that hes playing it up because of complex backstory reasons but that didn't endear him to me. i think the ending with super skrull was kind of wholesome though, and i loved Hulking, Wiccan, Speed, and Hawkeye
j__tram's review against another edition
4.0
A great intro into the backgrounds of the so-called "Young Avengers" complete with great art and witty dialogue. I am a stickler for characterization and Family Matters really effectively creates a unique character in each of the teens we are introduced to. I am very fond of Billy and Kate already! I would recommend this to anyone relatively new to comics who wants something fun and engaging with nods t and appearances from original Avengers. A solid read.
captwinghead's review against another edition
3.0
Yeah, the first run of this team really doesn't measure up to the 2012 run. It was a lot less... fearless?
Aside from the issues I have with the only black guy being the one that needed super drugs to "be a hero", it just wasn't anywhere near as fun or engaging as the 2012 run. I used to commend this one for being the only one in which Billy and Tommy looked like twins but... honestly, everyone kind of looked the same? Save for Cap and Eli, I felt like Cassie and Kate both looked like they could have been related to Tommy and Billy. Their features were so similar.
I didn't love that it culminated in Eli's lie coming true. It felt like a "be careful what you wish for" thing. And I didn't realize until rereading but... this book never used the word gay? Billy accidentally comes out of the closet but they never actually have him say the word "gay". Contrasted with the 2012 run where we have America, a lesbian, David explicitly saying that he's "bi" and Billy and Teddy actually getting to kiss... this book seems like Marvel wouldn't allow anything but a vague hint at homosexuality. The most we get is Cassie calling Teddy Billy's boyfriend.
Anyway, I still like seeing where the team started. There are some great fight sequences. Children's Crusade, as a whole, is stronger than both of these volumes. It is interesting that this team only got 2 volumes, Children's Crusade and then a tie in book for the Civil War arc before they disappeared until 2012.
Though, I must say, the only thing this run had that I missed in 2012 was Cassie Lang. All in all, I enjoyed that run 10x more.
Aside from the issues I have with the only black guy being the one that needed super drugs to "be a hero", it just wasn't anywhere near as fun or engaging as the 2012 run. I used to commend this one for being the only one in which Billy and Tommy looked like twins but... honestly, everyone kind of looked the same? Save for Cap and Eli, I felt like Cassie and Kate both looked like they could have been related to Tommy and Billy. Their features were so similar.
I didn't love that it culminated in Eli's lie coming true. It felt like a "be careful what you wish for" thing. And I didn't realize until rereading but... this book never used the word gay? Billy accidentally comes out of the closet but they never actually have him say the word "gay". Contrasted with the 2012 run where we have America, a lesbian, David explicitly saying that he's "bi" and Billy and Teddy actually getting to kiss... this book seems like Marvel wouldn't allow anything but a vague hint at homosexuality. The most we get is Cassie calling Teddy Billy's boyfriend.
Anyway, I still like seeing where the team started. There are some great fight sequences. Children's Crusade, as a whole, is stronger than both of these volumes. It is interesting that this team only got 2 volumes, Children's Crusade and then a tie in book for the Civil War arc before they disappeared until 2012.
Though, I must say, the only thing this run had that I missed in 2012 was Cassie Lang. All in all, I enjoyed that run 10x more.
billykaplan's review against another edition
5.0
(first read, may 9th 2021, 4 stars) absolutely love teddy, billy, tommy, eli, cassie... so basically all of them. i didn’t like this as much as other later young avengers stuff i’ve read but i still enjoyed it
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(second read, june 29th 2021, 5 stars) SO GOOD god i love these kids so much
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(second read, june 29th 2021, 5 stars) SO GOOD god i love these kids so much
jaxrose's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely more character development. And they're doing some interesting things with, for example, having a young gay couple who aren't defined by that fact, Luke Cage commenting on how they don't have enough black superheroes, Kate having been raped but turning that around to make her stronger, etc. Could still do with a little less of the whole Avengers crew assembling for a giant fight thing, but I can't really read Marvel and complain about that.