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Champions, Vol. 4: Northern Lights by Emilio Laiso, Sean Izaakse, Jim Zub
3.0

Champions is now written under Jim Zub, and it's getting better.

Story: So this starts off with introducing a new character. Snowguard, which I believe she is brand new, as I have never heard of her, joins the ranks of the Champions. However, we learn about her origins and such in title. When the champions are attacked by a bunch of robots and nova seriously injured they look to a foe for help...on top of that Alpha team with Captain Marvel might come face to face with the Champions. If that's not bad enough by the end the Champions must face off against Thanos...things are not looking to pretty here.

Art: Mostly solid. I actually enjoyed alot of the art at the start. However, when it crosses over the infinity war countdown stuff with Thanos the art looks a bit sketcher. Little bit lineish and messy. However, there's some epic shots, including a fatal shot and a badass scene with Thanos. The art is very vibrant and colorful.

Enjoyment: The fights are great. Big and explosive and the kids powers are all unique and fun. I also think the Thanos face off give this series a lot of upper stakes. The first time the kids actually face something they can't easily beat. I also think the pacing is pretty good and always moving at a nice steady pace.

What Didn't work: I think something about this team is still missing. It just feels bigger now, with Riri and Wasp joining the team. Then a new teammate. It's growing in size, but maybe too big? I think things like Teen Titans work with 5-6 core members, this is almost 8 now. Also crossovers don't always work, and it felt forced here to something major happening to two characters. One being kind of silly.

Overall, enjoyable. Stronger than the last one I read, volume 2. I hope he continues to push on since I do like most of Zub stuff. I hope to connect more to the characters as I read on! A 3 out of 5.