The Runaways Thread

[The Cajun]

It was a nice little mini. Nothing AMAZING about it but it was a good distraction until the next issue of Runaways comes out. It also represents probably the first time I haven't wanted to see Xavin deep fried in a bath of acid. Nice little story about how he was left with corpses for three days ect.

Totally ignored the whole Nico/Victor thing thats starting to come up but it did set up a Chase and Molly brother/sister relationship that was actually pretty sweet.

To be honest though I'm mainly focusing on the next arc. Hopefully, it will focus on Nico as she has had the least ammount of attention story-wise out of all the Runaways. I mean Chase went badass over Gert, Victor had the whole Ultron introduction, Karolina/Xavin went to space and Molly had her own stand-alone issue.

MORE NICO PLESE!

 

[AndThePickles]

If there's gonna be more Nico, I hope that it actually concentrates on her developing her skills or something instead of her acting emo and sleeping around. Her character needs to mature.

 

[Dread]

If there's gonna be more Nico, I hope that it actually concentrates on her developing her skills or something instead of her acting emo and sleeping around. Her character needs to mature.

A valid point.

I just can't wait for this next arc because Vaughan seems to think it's his pinnacle for the book.

 

[GL1]

As much as I look forward to a huge #24, I'm oh so curious about Whedon...

 

[Specter313]

Runaways #22 will arrive in stores on Nov. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Adrian Alphona and a cover by Jo Chen.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Artist and co-creator Adrian Alphona returns! Still reeling from the events of Young Avengers/Runaways, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific new enemy who threatens to tear the team apart."

Runaways #22 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

 

[Kevin]

i still hate xavin

 

[AndThePickles]

i still hate xavin

Why?

 

[Colossal Spoons]

i still hate xavin

Yeah, why? He's literally bisexual and black.....sometimes.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

i dont care for him either... but then again i never like people who are all about war and conquest

 

[The Cajun]

Runaways v Werewolves?

What is Nico wearing in that last picture?

 

[Dread]

Runaways #22 will arrive in stores on Nov. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Adrian Alphona and a cover by Jo Chen.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Artist and co-creator Adrian Alphona returns! Still reeling from the events of Young Avengers/Runaways, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific new enemy who threatens to tear the team apart."

Runaways #22 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

Nice preview! I like Chase's bad-assery, and how BKV isn't afriad of corny enemies like Cowboy Were-puppies (especially as they're not taken seriously). And Xavin's cool by me, especially after YA/RUNAWAYS.

 

[Kevin]

Yeah, why? He's literally bisexual and black.....sometimes.

Remember when I said that if there was something i didn't like about them that being black or gay wouldn't matter to me? himerit(xavin) is a racist. (towards victor and other machines) I don't like any kind of racist. If one of my black friends turned out to be racist toward any other race, they damn well know they're gonna hear a word or two from me. I just get fed up when there's useless hate around the world.

 

[Kevin]

Runaways v Werewolves?

What is Nico wearing in that last picture?

Female pimp outfit?

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Remember when I said that if there was something i didn't like about them that being black or gay wouldn't matter to me? himerit(xavin) is a racist. (towards victor and other machines) I don't like any kind of racist. If one of my black friends turned out to be racist toward any other race, they damn well know they're gonna hear a word or two from me. I just get fed up when there's useless hate around the world.

Machines ain't a race sucka

I agree, he's a bit of an ass to Victor but imagine if Victor wasn't a character that we all know and love and he was just a robot like Johnny 5 or Rosie from the Jetsons. I know I wouldn't value a robot's "life" as much as 5 kids'. Ya know.

 

[GL1]

Female pimp outfit?

I believe the correct term is "pimpstress."

 

[LouFerignoDemon]

Runaways v Werewolves?

What is Nico wearing in that last picture?

Something to make me hate her more.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Yeah, that outfit is pretty atrocious.

 

[Dread]

Yeah, I don't know what Nico is thinking with that pimp-hat. Maybe she lost a bet to Molly? :P

And man, if I'd have known Chase would be so bad-ass with Old Lace, I'd have wanted Gert to croak ages ago. Kidding!

 

[SpideyInATree]

Nice preview. I'm sold on this issue simply because of the Cowboy Werewoofs.

 

[Kevin]

in the preview, didn't they kinda reference Civil war:YA/Runaways with victor?

 

[Dread]

in the preview, didn't they kinda reference Civil war:YA/Runaways with victor?

BKV & Alphona's last arc is supposed to take place after YA/RUNAWAYS so if they did, that'd make sense.

 

[Kevin]

awesome

 

[Specter313]

That ending to the newest issue? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kevin]

Dude, you can't leave people f***ing hanging like that!!!

 

[Dread]

Reposting..

RUNAWAYS #22: Vaughan starts his final arc of this, probably Marvel's best new series in years, of this franchise that he launched and this issue confirms that his act will be a tough one to follow, and this story may be a toughie to follow, to boot. And another lovely cover. The gang have a little fight with some goofy werewolves, where Chase proves he's far better with O.L. than Gert was, and how his brash attitude is really brushing with Nico's leadership. The story also directly places itself after CW: YA/RUNAWAYS as solicted as Victor is still "repairing himself" from that series,

Spoiler

something BKV makes hay of for an awkward moment between he and Nico. There are some strong character moments, almost as if Vaughan wants to wrap up key points before he leaves. Why does Xavin "not stay a girl all the time"? Because he changes genders like one swaps clothes and it is "something new and different" like being a mutie. And apparently Nico is critical of her own "****" like ways as she has a dream where her parents all but condemn her actions. But Chase naturally motivates the story. He meets with the Gibborum again and the terms are specified; they will return Gert to life as she was, but only if they get a pure soul...within 12 hours, or they'll cease to exist in Limbo. Chase is skirting that fine line between heroism and villiany; willing to murder someone to bring back his lover. So finally comes the cliffhanger...he's captured Nico, because he thinks she's "the most innocent person he knows". Definately a creepy sequence. I doubt that Vaughan will eliminate Chase from the team considering how much Whedon seems to like him, but it's still his book for two issues so one can't really be sure. And naturally Alphona leaps into it like he never left.

There is one minor quibble; when I first grabbed the book, it felt heavy, and then I added up the advert pages; 24. That is 2 more pages of ads than story. Ridiculous. You only see 2 pages uninterupted within the entire book maybe twice. I love how Marvel preaches on about "maintaining quality" when they have to justify why a book is late once again, but can't seem to be able to control ad-overkill towards the end of the year, and all but brush off the problem by claiming, literally, "but we make up for it by not having ads in the Handbooks or Marvel Spotlight", the latter which itself is a $3 advertisement. A great book that sells this poorly really doesn't need to be made unreadable. Aside for this, though, another awesome issue and I am still psyched for the rest. 4 weeks seems like an eternity, just as it should be.