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* GuineaPigFamily: [[spoiler: Kunoichi]]'s powers are the result of genetic experimentation by [[spoiler:her]] Dad. His wife was ''not'' aware of this and walks out when she learns the truth.
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* SecretIdentity: This is the default for both teen and adult superheroes [[spoiler: until the exposure of Carrie's identity kicks off the Great Unmasking]]. The Hero Squad in particular is concerned about upsetting their families [[spoiler: and not without reason, since ''many'' of their parents are upset by the news. Carrie's mom and Missy's dad are the only ones who really come to accept it, and the latter had already known']]
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* SecretIdentity: This is the default for both teen and adult superheroes [[spoiler: until the exposure of Carrie's identity kicks off the Great Unmasking]]. The Hero Squad in particular is concerned about upsetting their families [[spoiler: and not without reason, since ''many'' of their parents are upset by the news. Carrie's mom and Missy's dad are the only ones who really come to accept it, and the latter had already known']]known.]]
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* ComingOutStory: [[spoiler: Sara realizes she's a lesbian and becomes the girlfriend of Meg "Megawatt" Quentin.]]
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* Missy "Kunoichi" Hamil, who has a combination of enhanced strength, [[SuperReflexes speed and agility]]. Also nicknamed "Muppet" since even in-universe [[{{Moe}} she's seen as so adorable that she could be a living anime character.]]
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* FiveManBand: For the Hero Squad:
** The Leader - Carrie, whose combination of levelheadedness and responsibility holds the team together. [[spoiler: At least until she's drafted to fight in an alien war.]]
** The Lancer - Matt, sometimes to his own consternation. He's a well-read geek who knows ''everything'' about real and fictional superheroes, but is too abrasive to lead the team himself. [[spoiler: By the time Carrie departs for outer space, he's matured a bit and becomes the Leader in truth.]]
** The Smart Guy - Sara, whose quiet but perceptive nature is supplemented by her PsychicPowers, which give her a lot of extra context on situations.
** The Big Guy - Stuart, an [[BigFun easygoing "brick"]] with a [[BigEater seemingly bottomless stomach]].
** The Chick - Missy, the most-loved member of the team, who draws in-universe comments about being [[{{Moe}} so cute she could be an anime character.]] [[spoiler: It doesn't hurt that due to genetic modification, she's basically a [[CatFolk catgirl]] without the obvious markers ... yet.]]
** The Leader - Carrie, whose combination of levelheadedness and responsibility holds the team together. [[spoiler: At least until she's drafted to fight in an alien war.]]
** The Lancer - Matt, sometimes to his own consternation. He's a well-read geek who knows ''everything'' about real and fictional superheroes, but is too abrasive to lead the team himself. [[spoiler: By the time Carrie departs for outer space, he's matured a bit and becomes the Leader in truth.]]
** The Smart Guy - Sara, whose quiet but perceptive nature is supplemented by her PsychicPowers, which give her a lot of extra context on situations.
** The Big Guy - Stuart, an [[BigFun easygoing "brick"]] with a [[BigEater seemingly bottomless stomach]].
** The Chick - Missy, the most-loved member of the team, who draws in-universe comments about being [[{{Moe}} so cute she could be an anime character.]] [[spoiler: It doesn't hurt that due to genetic modification, she's basically a [[CatFolk catgirl]] without the obvious markers ... yet.]]
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* GiverOfLameNames: Matt is roundly mocked by the rest of the group for his assumed name of "Captain Trenchcoat." His coining of "The Hero Squad" isn't seen as much better, but it sticks.
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'''Action Figures''' is a {{Superhero}} series by Michael C. Bailey about the adventures of five superpowered teens.
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'''Action Figures''' is a {{Superhero}} teen{{Superhero}} series by Michael C. Bailey about that focuses on the adventures "Hero Squad" of Kingsport, Massachusetts, mostly through the eyes of Carrie "Lightstorm" Hauser. Carrie begins the series as a new-in-town 15-year-old with a secret ... thanks to the gift of a dying alien, she can transform into an [[EnergyBeings energy being]], complete with the ability to fly and project energy bolts. She soon meets four friends with gifts of their own:
* Matt "Captain Trenchcoat" Steiger, armed with a pair of magic gloves that can [[{{Hammerspace}} produce almost anything]] if he can get his hands out of sight for a moment.
* Sara "Psyche" Danvers, a telepath, empath and telekinetic.
* Stuart "Superbeast" Lumley, a metalhead who's super-strong and super-resistant to physical force.
* Missy "Kunoichi" Hamil, who's fast, strong and agile. Also nicknamed "Muppet" since she's so adorable, she could be a living anime character.
The fivesuperpowered teens.
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* Matt "Captain Trenchcoat" Steiger, armed with a pair of magic gloves that can [[{{Hammerspace}} produce almost anything]] if he can get his hands out of sight for a moment.
* Sara "Psyche" Danvers, a telepath, empath and telekinetic.
* Stuart "Superbeast" Lumley, a metalhead who's super-strong and super-resistant to physical force.
* Missy "Kunoichi" Hamil, who's fast, strong and agile. Also nicknamed "Muppet" since she's so adorable, she could be a living anime character.
The five
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* '' Action Figures - Issue Five: Team-Ups ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Six: Power Play ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Seven: The Black End War ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Eight: Crawling From The Wreckage ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Nine: Hell Hath No Fury ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Six: Power Play ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Seven: The Black End War ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Eight: Crawling From The Wreckage ''
* '' Action Figures - Issue Nine: Hell Hath No Fury ''
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* BadDreams: Carrie, of [[spoiler:Manticore cutting off her hands.]]
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* {{Leader}}: Carrie. Causes some hard feelings.
* MagicVersusScience: Embodied in Dr. Quantum and Dr. Engima's rivalry
* InHarmsWay: One discussed motive for superheroism.
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* MoreHeroThanThou: Carrie uses her superior speed to win one, with [[spoiler:Concorde]].
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* '' Action Figures - Issue Three: Pasts Imperfect ''
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* ''Action Figures - Issue One: Secret Origins''
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* BestYearsOfYourLife: Matth assures Carrie that one group consists of the people whom this will be true for.
* {{Flight}}: one of Carrie's powers -- the one that gives her away
* FlyingFirepower: Carrie's set
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* {{Flight}}: one of Carrie's powers -- the one that gives her away
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