Here's the deal -- You guys want to be 'Young Avengers -- I say you have to earn it. You guys have to choose. You can try out to join us. Or you can find yourselves another name.

So, when Iron Lad told me he was in trouble -- that he needed a Super Soldier -- I lied and told him he'd found one. And then I did what I had to do to become one.

Osborn... You didn't just steal the name 'Avengers'... You stole my name, 'Iron Patriot.' And the word 'hero.' And the costume you wear. And that flag you sprayed on it. But you're not a hero. You're not a patriot -- and you are NOT an Avenger!