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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 7 MIN

Young Avengers: Sidekicks with Keith Lehtinen

from Trade School · host Keith Lehtinen

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! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 FOLLOW US: ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia Outline ️ 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.  

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