Credits

• Writer: Allen Heinberg
• Art: Jim Cheung

Secret Identities, part 1

Taking place just after New Avengers #10, the Young Avengers have recently defeated the Shocker after a bank heist, which angers Captain America. He told them if they did this again they would be shut down. However, both Spider-man and Luke Cage don't find a problem with what they are doing. Despite their opinions, Cap decides to step in and alert their parents.

Billy Kaplan (better known as Wiccan, and formerly known as Asgardian) is once again disobeying his parents when Teddy shows up. The two decided to tell Billy's parents who they are but when they try to, his parents think that the two are just coming out about their relationship.

Meanwhile, Cassie Lang's mother and stepfather learn about their daughter's situation but Cassie's stepfather tells Peggy that Cassie isn't focused enough to do that which (literally) makes her feel small.

While in the Bronx, Eli Bradley is looking for a stash of his which is now gone, after avoiding his grandmother, he stops by to check in on his grandfather, who shows in no words how proud he is of him.

Heading back to Avengers' Tower, Tony Stark tells Captain America and Jessica Jones that the newly rebuilt Vision is their old friend but has lost all his experience; he is technically a kid with advanced powers. While the three of them argue about facing the Young Avengers' parents, Cassie and Kate Bishop meet up with the rest of the team to figure out if they should tell their parents the truth but Eli is missing.

Eli later turns up across town trying to raid a drug stash but is caught by the dealers, after avoiding them, Eli learns who is behind the drug traffic, none other then Dr. Zarbo a.k.a Mr. Hyde. Panicking, Eli is saved by his teammates thanks to Wiccan who located Eli with his magic. The group goes to face off against Mr. Hyde but Eli runs off. Wiccan soon finds Eli shooting up on the drug that Mr. Hyde is dealing.

Allan Heinberg doesn't slow down after his first story arc. He continues to flesh out the characters and bring up some interesting questions. What age is it right to do something? When are you considered an adult and how do you tell your parents that you are being a super hero? They are all good questions that explored this issue. We also get a peak into the private lives of each member and I'm so happy that Heinberg picked up threads from Geoff Johns' short live run on Avengers. Andre DiVito steps in on the art chores and he doesn't miss a single beat. The scenes between each member facing their families is very emotional especially showing Cassie's feelings effecting her powers and that is one menacing looking Mr. Hyde. With the book back on schedule, Young Avengers continues to be a great book.

--Ryan Read