Champions #3 Review

Writer: Eve L. Ewing // Artist: Bob Quinn // Marvel You know, it was only a matter of time before the Champions got to this point. The point where the government started looking at what they were doing and decided that they were too young or not mature enough to see something wrong and do something about it. Now they are on the run, made public enemy number one, and questioning whether to not to give up the superhero life forever. Thankfully, writer Eve Ewing has a thing or two to say about that.

Champions is only three issues deep, but one thing that is really cool is seeing the thematic patterns. The big question that Ewing presents is, “Are these kids mature enough to do the job?” You know, saving people and calling out what’s wrong. What I like about her run so far is how it parallels the real world so well. The real world isn’t as chaotic as the Marvel universe (supervillains, galactic gods, and superpowered events occurring on a daily basis). However, let’s be honest, the world can be kind of fucked up. Oftentimes, kids are the ones brave enough to call out how messed up the world is and it’s adults who gaslight them into believing that they aren’t mature enough to see how it all works.  Ewing mimics that through excellent writing, especially with how well she handles the core team and the extended members. With Miles, Kamala, Sam, and Riri on the run since the last issue, they are exhausted and questioning themselves. The mistakes they’ve made also weigh heavy …