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 – and that means it’s time for a membership drive! 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 setbacks and shakeups – the disillusioned Champions begin to consider giving up the fight after all? Plus: As monsters are unleashed on Earth, a peaceful protest in an endangered habitat leads the team into a showdown with the Freelancers – not to mention giant Leviathons falling from the sky! Collecting CHAMPIONS (2016) #16-18 and #1.MU.