They've learned from the best, now they're ready to be put to the test! But who the heck are these kids, where did they come from--and why are their powers so similar to the X-Men's? The Children of the Atom soon get a chance to prove their credentials when a local prison riot quickly turns into an escape. The strangest teens of all are on the case--but so are the Avengers! Meanwhile, a brand new alternative medicine is changing lives at school, but who's recruiting the victims--we mean patients?!