The Champions Classic
Marvel · 2006–2007 · 2 issues
About the series
In 2006 and 2007, Marvel revisited the early days of its teen super-team with this two-issue series, reprinting the original 1970s Champions stories by writer Bill Mantlo and artists Bob Hall and John Byrne. The collection captures the short-lived, eclectic lineup of heroes—including Angel, Iceman, and the Black Widow—as they broke away from their established teams to form their own group. A compact snapshot of a cult-favorite Marvel era, it preserves the charm and ambition of a series that never quite found its footing but remains a fondly remembered footnote in Marvel history.
