Story by Mark Waid, Jeremy Whitley. Art by Humberto Ramos, Various. Cover by Humberto Ramos.
Following the staggering loss suffered in their adventure with the Avengers, the Champions decide to double down on their mission to make the world a better place - and that means it's time for a membership drive. Some of the best and brightest young superhumans in the Marvel Universe - including Red Locust - turn up to be Champions for a day. But who will make the grade as the new order changeth? And how long will they last when - following a series of tragic setbacks and shakeups - the disillusioned Champions begin to consider giving up the fight after all? Plus: As monsters are unleashed on Earth, a peaceful protest in an endangered habitat leads the team into a showdown with the Freelancers - not to mention giant Leviathons falling from the sky. Collecting CHAMPIONS (2016) #16-18 and #1.MU. Rated T+