The Runaways Thread

[batnkevlar]

Runaways: Days of Future... Whatever

a portal opens up in the new Hostel and a gaint hand comes through to grab Victor, yanking him into the vortex, and shutting just after. Nico casts a spell "Follow the Leader" to pull them all through to the future. But as it's been hours since Victor was yanked, it's also hours later in the future. as they land they are confronted by three women who tell them "You're right on time". One is easily recognizable as Karolina, a little older, and little more confident and holding the hand of a beautiful blonde who turns out to be Carol Danvers. the third is a very grim looking Molly, all grown up and glaring like hell at Nico.

The three bring them, in the Leapfrog, to the old Tar Pits Hostel, which they say isn't being monitored because Tony Stark has more on his plate these days: The X-Men. They inform them that Tony's SPIN tech darts were then blended with "The Cure" and made standard issue for Cape Killer units. When they arrive in the Hostel they ask questions like mad: Where's our Victor, why is Carol there? Then when they get in, they ask: Where is Old Lace. A new voice answers that. Chase clunks out of the shadows, now with a robotic leg and arm and eye. "Old Lace died fighting the people who did this to me," he growled. Future Molly saunters up to him and plants a NON-platonic kiss on his cheek.

They were met because their future selves all have memories of this. and a lot has happened. Karolina has gone through a form of Majesdane puberty that bosted her powers, making her the most powerful Majesdane ever. Xavin, resenting that his powers were eclipsed by her wifes, began to strain the relationship, and eventually ended it after she convinced Karolina to register. At Camp Hammond, Karolina is placed under the tutilage of Carol Danvers. They two grow very close, until Karolina kisses her. Carol initially had problems (Age, gender) but they fell in love and rejoined the Runaways together after Tony crossed the line.

Chase and Molly just grew closer as the years went on. after Old Lace's death, She came to sleep in his bed for comfort and... well, one thing lead to another, he tried to end it several times based on age, but she wouldn't let him. They convinced each other to show their true intelligence for a change.

Victor (Future Vic) had latent programming he hadn't managed to remove that slowly drove him to a dictatorship. Nico, so in love with him, agreed to do whatever it took to stay by his side. of course he didn't turn until after her training. She was frustrated with her lack of power, so she made a bargain with Dr. Doom. She swapped the Staff of One for lessons. he agreed and trained her. When she left is when Victor started changing. She rejoined Victor. Victor, as his first move, conqered Latveria. he enslaved the population by enforcing a madatory cybernetics law, forcing them to have cybernetic implants, at least in their brains. He now rules there. King Victorious and his Queen, Lamentation.

It turns out the X-Men leader, Hisako pulled forward Victor, with the use of a mutant on her team. they intend to use him to shut down Stark's army, which uses mostly Iron Man armors and Scarlet Spiders. Victor's powers would ensure victory, since Magneto is already dead, and Polaris is in a coma.

The Runaways, both future and past, go to free Victor,but that is when The Young Runaways get the surprise They didn't expect: Starks forces are being lead by Gerturde "Heroine" Yorkes

Err... is this a fanfic? Cuz it aint bad... except for a coupla things... nothing crazy horrible...

 

[Colossal Spoons]

How often does this book come out these days? Feels like it's been forever since I read an issue.

 

[AndThePickles]

Ever since Whedon jumped on board, they don't come out as regularly as they used to There's only been one issue out since he started writing it.

 

[CConn]

Ever since Whedon jumped on board, they don't come out as regularly as they used to There's only been one issue out since he started writing it.

Don't exaggerate.

There's been a whopping two issues since he's taken over.

 

[AndThePickles]

Don't exaggerate.

There's been a whopping two issues since he's taken over.

Oh, my mistake, two whole issues in less than 6 months is a milestone in Whedon's career

 

[CConn]

Buffy made it 4 whole issues without a delay.

I was ****ing shocked.

Actually, I wonder why it takes Whedon so damn long to write his issues. I mean, it's not like he has any other career or anything anymore.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Whedon's actually working on a movie alongside all his comics work. I think he wrote and is directing the movie. He's got quite a full plate.

 

[Dread]

The fact is that BKV & Alphona did dozens of issues and only a handful were ever late, maybe 1-3. Whereas Whedon & Ryan can't go three issues without lateness, something I feared.

At least that may delay the task of finding a permanent writer for RUNAWAYS until Dec. 2007 or early '08.

 

[PhotoJones]

I'm still of the mindset that BKV is coming back. Maybe not directly after Whedon's run, but he'll make a return.

 

[Dread]

I'm still of the mindset that BKV is coming back. Maybe not directly after Whedon's run, but he'll make a return.

Like the Great Pumpkin?

 

[Specter313]

Buffy made it 4 whole issues without a delay.

I was ****ing shocked.

Actually, I wonder why it takes Whedon so damn long to write his issues. I mean, it's not like he has any other career or anything anymore.

Whedon is DONE writing his stuff. That includes Runaways, Astonishing, and Buffy. It's like someone pointed out when talking about Mark Bagley being able to do over a hundred issues of Ult. Spidey in a row. It's a major rarity in these days to find an artist who can keep a monthly schedule without needing someone to fill in for him or her for a few issues or causing a delay.

 

[PhotoJones]

Like the Great Pumpkin?

No, like Liefeld.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

The fact is that BKV & Alphona did dozens of issues and only a handful were ever late, maybe 1-3. Whereas Whedon & Ryan can't go three issues without lateness, something I feared.

At least that may delay the task of finding a permanent writer for RUNAWAYS until Dec. 2007 or early '08.

That makes me so glad Whedon's only on for 6 issues

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Seeing as the Skrulls are all evil and impersonating people, what do you think this has in store for Xavin? And Hulking?

 

[CBG]

I don't know.

Personally, I hate the whole Skrull invasion angle.

 

[CConn]

Whedon is DONE writing his stuff. That includes Runaways, Astonishing, and Buffy. It's like someone pointed out when talking about Mark Bagley being able to do over a hundred issues of Ult. Spidey in a row. It's a major rarity in these days to find an artist who can keep a monthly schedule without needing someone to fill in for him or her for a few issues or causing a delay.

But don't you find it just a TINY bit odd EVERY ONE of Whedon's comics get delayed?

Even if it is a coincidence, he should at least pick up some fill-in artists so his work can come out on time.

 

[CConn]

Whedon's actually working on a movie alongside all his comics work. I think he wrote and is directing the movie. He's got quite a full plate.

The movie isn't even in pre-production yet.

Probably because the studio knows it'll fail horribly, lol.

 

[Specter313]

But don't you find it just a TINY bit odd EVERY ONE of Whedon's comics get delayed?

Even if it is a coincidence, he should at least pick up some fill-in artists so his work can come out on time.

Yes, because every other comic writer out there has never had a delayed issue.

Face it, no one would be saying a single thing right now if Cassaday would have gotten Astonishing out on time.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

Seeing as the Skrulls are all evil and impersonating people, what do you think this has in store for Xavin? And Hulking?

i actually just posted on that... i think a new skrull war will be coming

 

[Mogwai]

^^sounds good.

 

[CConn]

Yes, because every other comic writer out there has never had a delayed issue.

I never said that.

What I said was - unlike most writers - every single book Whedon's done has suffered from lateness. I mean, while yeah, all writers have delay problems because of artists, they can usually pump out one book regularly every now and then. Whedon hasn't. I'm not blaming him, I'm not saying it's his fault, particularly, it could simply be a coincidence. But that doesn't mean that it shouldn't be corrected somehow.

Face it, no one would be saying a single thing right now if Cassaday would have gotten Astonishing out on time.

I wouldn't be saying anything if Ryan was getting Runaways out on time.

Or Buffy wasn't getting delayed.

Honestly, I don't even know why you're dragging Astonishing into this. While yeah, that is Whedon's most delayed book for numerous reasons, it's hardly his only delayed book.

 

[BrianWilly]

But don't you find it just a TINY bit odd EVERY ONE of Whedon's comics get delayed?

Even if it is a coincidence, he should at least pick up some fill-in artists so his work can come out on time.

Buffy hasn't been delayed. You pointed this out yourself. And Buffy #5 was never going to ship next month, July was designated right from the outset as the break month for the series.

So...I'm sure you meant to say something entirely different and just picked your words wrong or something, right? Oh, and the Serenity series he wrote wasn't delayed either.

Honestly, I don't even know why you're dragging Astonishing into this. While yeah, that is Whedon's most delayed book for numerous reasons, it's hardly his only delayed book.

Well considering he's only written three books in the last year or so, there's not exactly a plethora of examples to drag in here.

 

[CConn]

Buffy hasn't been delayed. You pointed this out yourself.

I said the first 4 issues came out on time, yes. But, as I'll say again below, I thought #5 not being released until August was a delay rather than a scheduled thing.

And Buffy #5 was never going to ship next month, July was designated right from the outset as the break month for the series.

I wasn't aware of that. It is a sort of delay it being a monthly and all. Still, as long as they stay on schedule, I can't complain.

So...I'm sure you meant to say something entirely different and just picked your words wrong or something, right?

Why do you always have to be so condesending? Seriously. I'm not bashing or blaming Whedon, just talking about how nearly all of his books suffer from delays, and how I wish that could be correct. Is that really THAT idiotic a statement that you feel the need to talk to me like I'm an idiot?

This is exactly why I've gotten into arguments and said some bad thing about you in the past; because it seems as though anytime anyone disagrees with you, you immediately launch into this attitude of you're right, they're wrong, and they're idiots for being wrong. That's totally unnecessary and uncalled for. Especially in this particular situation.

Oh, and the Serenity series he wrote wasn't delayed either.

I wasn't actually sure about that one...good to know.

Well considering he's only written three books in the last year or so, there's not exactly a plethora of examples to drag in here.

I was mainly drawing from Fray, AXM, Buffy and Runaways. Which - ecept for Firefly - his pretty much all of the comics he's done, right?

 

[BrianWilly]

I'm not bashing or blaming Whedon, just talking about how nearly all of his books suffer from delays, and how I wish that could be correct.

Come on.

Actually, I wonder why it takes Whedon so damn long to write his issues. I mean, it's not like he has any other career or anything anymore.

Probably because the studio knows it'll fail horribly, lol.

It's like you said; you and I have had this conversation before. If you're seriously wondering why you get an cold reaction from a lot of Whedon fans -- again, your words -- you may need to preface your posts a tiny bit more.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Whedon zombies sure are a loyal bunch