We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about the first chapter in the tale of the Young Avengers: Sidekicks! Our host this week is Keith Lehtinen!

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️ Introduction to Certain Point of View's Trade School Podcast (00:00 - 00:30)

• Host Keith Letinen introduces the show's concept: discussing comic book trade paperbacks they love.
• Recap of significant Marvel comic launches from early 2000s: Runaways (2003), New Mutants (2004), and presents the focus title of 2005, Young Avengers.

Background and Creation of Young Avengers (00:30 - 01:24)

• How the teen drama The OC inspired Young Avengers via writer Alan Heinberg.
• Marvel's strategic decision to bring Heinberg aboard to write the Young Avengers mini-series.

Details of Young Avengers Volume 1: Sidekicks (01:25 - 04:00)

• Creative team: Writer Alan Heinberg, Artist Jim Chung, Inker John Dell, Colorist Justin Ponsor, Letterer Corey Petit.
• Context of storyline: Avengers recently disassembled, new heroes filling the void.

Series Impact, Continuation, and Legacy (04:00 - 05:15)

• Heinberg's limited availability preventing ongoing series writing.
• Subsequent run handled by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, known for high-quality storytelling.

Closing Remarks and Future Plans (05:15 - 07:00)

• Host's personal appreciation for the 2000s generation of Marvel heroes and their lasting impact.
• Invitation to continued readership and engagement with Marvel comics.