"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 by opening their ranks. 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 set-backs and shake-ups--the disillusioned Champions begin to consider giving up the fight after all?"--