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[Dread]

It's pretty much solidly Chase. Remember Runaways vol.2 #1?
"Chase...in all those years, i never got a chance to tell you... how much...I lo-HURRK!"(dead.)
Future Gert confirms the Chase death. Actually, though, that could be a red herring, because it could imply his losing of communication with Gert. All it does is confirm that Gert doesn't bite it.
Then again, it is technically an alternate future. And any death of any Runaway could easily be undone...as soon as the 4D time portico is up and running again.

Speculation on whether a RUNAWAY will die has been going on for a few months now, so confirmation of one by or before July from BVK is nothing new. Fortunately, the man's much better at crafting an unpredictable story than a lot of other writers, so that really leaves the door open.

With that said, I've been thinking that Chase is under the crosshairs ever since I read that from #1. Of course, as others have mentioned, the Runaways have already effected the time-stream by getting Victor "activated" years before he was supposed to (Ultron programmed his powers to activate around 21 when he went to NY so he could join the Avengers as his mole), and even that change could have effected the time-stream. Basically, Marvel really has no "set" future, just an assortment of "alternate realities" that have ceased to be canonical due to some change in the current 616. The Runaways actions may have simply allowed the future where Victor becomes the evil Victorious as an alternate future like "Days of Future Past" is.

It would stink for Chase to die, though, although "Zombie Chase" could be interesting. I wouldn't have thought of it. Maybe if Vaughan was feeling cheeky, his could then change Chase's codename to "Marvel Zombie".

Victor dying would just make him a "red shirt", so I don't think it'll be him. Molly's a key function as strength and comic relief. Karolina's been off-stage for a few months now, so it would feel anti-climatic. That leaves Gert or Old Lace, and both are linked. They both feel the other's pain, so the death of one would greatly effect the other. Although honestly, Old Lace hasn't been much of a factor in a battle for them since they took on the Wrecking Crew back in #1.

That leaves Nico. Historically, the last time a Runaway died, it was their leader. Alex was their leader, he just was also a turncoat for the Pride. Could history be repeating itself? The last storyline DID hint that while the Staff of One comes from Nico, once it is "out", anyone can use it (just with more difficulty).

My bets are either Chase or Nico, but of course the good thing about BVK is that nothing is what it seems.

 

[GOODT!MES]

I could see Nico as a dead but revitalized (not zombified) witch. Like, she gets killed, but she comes back, yet not as a zombie, just pale with dark around the eyes. No decaying skin or mental defects.

 

[ihateusernames]

i like the fact people have been mentioning my chase/leap frog idea

Gert and Old Lace are to original to be killed i think, he's like the pet who loves the group and everything about it, and she's got the teenage attitude going on where she secretly likes it, but would never admit it.

they all have original powers... well, to some level, molly really doesn't, but it's the fact that hers haven't matured yet, you know?

i can see someone going to kill Vic, and Chase jumping in to save him and getting hit, i dunno. he pretends he hates him, but i can kinda see a small "love to hate" thing going on, they both do like each other, but both try to act alph male in different ways.

 

[Dread]

I could see Nico as a dead but revitalized (not zombified) witch. Like, she gets killed, but she comes back, yet not as a zombie, just pale with dark around the eyes. No decaying skin or mental defects.

Oh, wait, but Nico is on the cover of YOUNG AVENGERS/RUNAWAYS #1. I forgot about that. So she's probably "safe".

Zombie Chase could be interesting, depending. You're right; horror is one of the few genres of Marvel that the team lacks (they have mutants, aliens, time-travellers, mages, and now a robot). Unless you count mages amung "horror". The HORROR 2005 Handbook seemed to include some mages in their tomes. It's a unique angle because while Nico may not be able to use the Staff of One to bring someone back from the dead, she hasn't said anything about the UN-dead. But is that a curse worse than death? What if Chase loses whatever intellect he has and is just a beast on a leash? Of course, at least Simon Garth would get a rest for a bit (he's the "Zombie" who gets the most solo action at Marvel). Not sure if BKV would take that angle, but I'd prefer that to Chase being "digitized" into the Frogger. Unless that turned up cool.

That's what makes RUNAWAYS hard to peg. Vaughan could spin almost any angle and make it refreshing and good.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I could see Nico as a dead but revitalized (not zombified) witch. Like, she gets killed, but she comes back, yet not as a zombie, just pale with dark around the eyes. No decaying skin or mental defects.

That would be eerily similar to the Slingers' Dusk.

 

[SLVRSR4]

Someone mentioned something cool earlier... having Chase die and continue with the team as a Zombie... he sure would be dead, as promised, but man... Chase with uber-regeneration and acid spit would be kinda cool... maybe it could even tie into Marvel Zombies a wee bit... also the monster genre isn't quite covered by the diverse origin types in the group.


Why would Chase want to kill Alex again? If Alex comes back... why would the runnaways kill him? Do they go around killing all the villains they come in contact with? And what would be so cool about it? I think you actually may be alone in that thought.

Then one of the living members wouldn't have to die? He betrayed the team! He was pretty mad when Nico said she wsas tyring to revive him as well.

 

[GOODT!MES]

Dude, you know we have only a s**t's whim and a prayer of finding out who it is or what the angle is. BKV is too good to be upfront. Just sit back and be amazed.

 

[Dread]

Dude, you know we have only a s**t's whim and a prayer of finding out who it is or what the angle is. BKV is too good to be upfront. Just sit back and be amazed.

Sometimes BKV does include his "answer" in the initial issues leading up to the reveal. Go back to the issues before Victor's father is "officially" stated and Victor pretty much HANDS us the answer with Ultron/Vision monologues, but until the reveal, we don't see it. However, the man is good at setting up roadblocks, red herrings and giving a development that seems shocking but is satisfying. Vaughan's not perfect, of course, but he delivers on RUNAWAYS consistantly.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

What's this about Molly being the comic relief of the book? I thought that was Chase's dept. He's made me laugh far more than Molly's juvenile jokes.

 

[Dread]

What's this about Molly being the comic relief of the book? I thought that was Chase's dept. He's made me laugh far more than Molly's juvenile jokes.

Molly has that sort of simplistic, kid's heart sort of appeal. Chase naturally acts like a "normal guy" (moreso than many Marvel teen-heroes who have at least martial arts prowess if not powers or so on) while still having a dark past behind him. I'll admit I like Chase more but I like all of the Runaways, really. It'll be a shame to see another one go, but hopefully the story will be worth it.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

I think Molly would be more appealing to me if she were older. Seems like a waste of superstrength for someone who can't even understand the severity of most of their situations.

I hope they plan on adding to the team too, cuz it's in serious need of testosterone.

 

[GL1]

Wow... you don't like Molly very much do you?

And, honestly, I think the team's testosterone is just fine...

 

[Colossal Spoons]

How so? Chase is the only "man". Way too much estrogen on that team. You know how much it must suck for Chase to be around those menstruating women

 

[Anubis]

I got number 15 today. The New Pride Strikes! Divide and Conquer baby, it always works.

Spoiler

So, Goeff moves ahead with stage two of the Pride's plan to take down the runaways. These new guys seem rather gullible to me tough. Believing that the Pride were good guys or something. But, they seem to know how to get the job done. One's managed to hack into Victor. (I hope that doesn't become one of those "things" that a character is constantly beaten by) The chick with the magic was able to show Gert when Nico kissed her boyfriend, which caused Old Lace to try and take her freakin head off. While everybodies fighting amongst themselves, The Pride makes off with Molly using some alien rope..........Yeah......Anyway, it was good to see Chase and Victor Bond a bit before the s**t hit the fan. And it seems that there may be some decenstion in the ranks of the pride. I think one of those new kids is gonna end up getting offed so another member of the Pride can come back. All in all, decent ish.

 

[GL1]

How so? Chase is the only "man". Way too much estrogen on that team. You know how much it must suck for Chase to be around those menstruating women

Victor is male. He may not have actual testosterone (then again, he might), but he is of the male gender even if his male sex is only synthetic. Victor's not female, right?

As far as girls... Gert, Nico, Molly... am I missing someone? That's only three girls to two guys... It was a little heavy in issue number one, with Karolina instead of Victory, but that's in the past...

 

[deathshead2]

If Alex is still alive for some reason I would like to see him take the pride back for his own and kick his young dads ass and send him back in time.I don't know why but I just find this cool. Oh and what happend to the covers did the person who used to make them taking a break or something?

 

[SLVRSR4]

I got number 15 today. The New Pride Strikes! Divide and Conquer baby, it always works.

Spoiler

So, Goeff moves ahead with stage two of the Pride's plan to take down the runaways. These new guys seem rather gullible to me tough. Believing that the Pride were good guys or something. But, they seem to know how to get the job done. One's managed to hack into Victor. (I hope that doesn't become one of those "things" that a character is constantly beaten by) The chick with the magic was able to show Gert when Nico kissed her boyfriend, which caused Old Lace to try and take her freakin head off. While everybodies fighting amongst themselves, The Pride makes off with Molly using some alien rope..........Yeah......Anyway, it was good to see Chase and Victor Bond a bit before the s**t hit the fan. And it seems that there may be some decenstion in the ranks of the pride. I think one of those new kids is gonna end up getting offed so another member of the Pride can come back. All in all, decent ish.

My comics didn't come int today you have ruined my day thanks alot no now i'm gonna be distracted in school i need a hobby

 

[Spectre722]

this is honestly the only book i've ever read where i can't think of anybody they could actually afford to kill off. i'm surprised bkv had the balls to make alex the traitor in the first place. bravo. jolly good show.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Spoiler

YES, They took Molly!!!!!!

 

[AndThePickles]

Victor is male. He may not have actual testosterone (then again, he might), but he is of the male gender even if his male sex is only synthetic. Victor's not female, right?

As far as girls... Gert, Nico, Molly... am I missing someone? That's only three girls to two guys... It was a little heavy in issue number one, with Karolina instead of Victory, but that's in the past...

I agree, it seems to be a pretty good male/female balance to me. Normally in many other comics there are more men than women, so who cares if there's only one more girl than boy in this series?

Spoiler

As for this issue, I thought it was really good! And I'm so glad that Molly was the one they took *evil laugh*

 

[deathshead2]

I agree, it seems to be a pretty good male/female balance to me. Normally in many other comics there are more men than women, so who cares if there's only one more girl than boy in this series?

Spoiler

As for this issue, I thought it was really good! And I'm so glad that Molly was the one they took *evil laugh*

She won't die though more than likely is a hostage. So she is safe.I thnk the raptor thing is going to die BKV never said the member of the runaways had to be human.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

I agree, it seems to be a pretty good male/female balance to me. Normally in many other comics there are more men than women, so who cares if there's only one more girl than boy in this series?

The balance is ok now, I'm talking about how the team will be if Chase dies.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Why are people posting things in spoiler tags if it says "spoilers" right in the title?

Anyway, there was a scene in this week's issue where Nico told Gert she wants Gert to lead if she's ever out of the picture. Innocent bonding scene or foreshadowing? Hmm...

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Sorry, I'm so used to putting them up; and we all know how much you hate those tags

I think that scene with Nico was just to throw us off. I ain't bitin'

 

[Zoken]

I think they're taking Molly to get another Pride Member back. I mean, if Geoff sacrifices another of the "New Pride" then they'll see him for what he is and actually try to unseat him. I like that Geoff is the same kind of manipulator his son was (Damn time travel messes with your tenses). I think it would be cool if Alex were to come back in, but after Geoff is down. like somehow the Runaways manage to win, but something happened that seemed like dumb luck to them, then at the end of it all, you see Alex standing in the dark with the X-ray Goggles (he was still wearing them when he died) smiling, and some how indicating that he was the one that helped them to destroy his father, or send his father back in time (that one more likely). I so Want to see more Alex, its not even funny. He's dead (We believe) and evil, and He's still my favorite Runaway.

I hope Geoff isn't stupid enough to try to bring back one of the Hayes, they were trying to kill him. his best bet would be to bring back one of the Steins (Chase's dad seemed pretty tight with Geoff)