Young Avengers # 1 2013 NM-

Young Avengers # 1 2013 is the first issue of the second major volume for the team, launched as part of the "Marvel NOW!" initiative. Written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Jamie McKelvie, this series is famous for its "pop-art" style, focus on adolescent identity, and the introduction of a new, diverse roster that differs significantly from the original 2005 team. 

The issue catches up with former members and introduces new faces, setting the stage for a "reinvention of the teen superhero comic". 

• The Roster: Unites veteran members Wiccan (Billy Kaplan), Hulkling (Teddy Altman), and Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) with new additions Kid Loki, Marvel Boy (Noh-Varr), and America Chavez (Miss America).
• Plot Overview: The story begins with a "slow burn" as it explores the characters' separate lives. Kate Bishop wakes up on Noh-Varr's spaceship after a night of fun, while Teddy and Billy navigate their long-term relationship at the Kaplan residence. Billy, desperate to help Teddy deal with his grief, uses reality-warping magic that inadvertently leads to the summoning of the interdimensional parasite known as "Mother". 

The series is widely praised for the synergy between its creators, often compared to the duo's work on the indie hit Phonogram. 

• Writer: Kieron Gillen.
• Artists: Jamie McKelvie (Penciller/Inker) and Mike Norton.
• Colorist: Matthew Wilson. 

Reviewers generally gave the issue high marks (ranging from 9.0/10 to 5/5 stars) for its stylish art and witty dialogue. 

• Visual Innovation: Jamie McKelvie's artwork is described as "clean" and "dazzling," specifically noted for creative panel layouts that mix movement and memory.
• Authentic Voice: Critics praised Gillen for capturing a "hormonal energy" and the "twilight zone" of being 18, making it an excellent entry point that requires no prior knowledge.