More chumps than champs: Were the original Champions Marvel's worst superteam?


Led by Hercules and Black Widow, the original Champions made their debut 50 years ago, but never really took off. — Photos: Marvel Comics

The title of “champions” is usually given to the best of the best, or the winners of something, in recognition of their achievements. Unfortunately, it also happens to be the name of one of Marvel Comics worst ever superhero teams!

Introduced half-a-century ago, the Champions is actually the precursor to the original West Coast Avengers (or LA Avengers), but the team was doomed to fail even before it made its debut.

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