Runaways, Vol. 1
by Brian K. Vaughan
by Brian K. Vaughan
RUNAWAYS, VOL. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
Illustrated by Adrian Alphona
Category: Manga/Comics/Pop Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 1/18/06
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Reviewed by: Karin Perry
Rating: 5 Stars
RUNAWAYS is a graphic novel published by Marvel Comics revolving around six teenagers with nothing in common
except for the fact that their parents know each other. Once a year they are forced to spend an evening together while their
parents have a secret meeting. Unable to stand the boredom during one of these nights, the kids decide to sneak in and see
what really goes on behind the closed doors of these meetings. They learn that their parents are supervillains with powers
that are maintained by sacrificing a human life on an annual basis. Witnessing the sacrifice shatters the kids' world and sends
them running for their lives.
Nico, Gertrude, Chase, Karolina, Molly, and Alex learn their true heritage and each get a weapon or a power that they
didn't know they had. Nico is the daughter of dark wizards and carries the "Staff of One," which allows her to cast spells.
Gertrude is the daughter of time-traveling criminals and receives a genetically engineered deinonychus which she shares a
telepathic bond with. Chase is the son of mad scientists and he uses high-tech gadgets he stole from his parents' laboratory
to help them with their missions. Karolina is the daughter of alien invaders and can fly and manipulate solar energy. Molly is
the daughter of evil mutants and has super strength, and Alex is the son of crime bosses and turns out to be a big surprise.
The kids run underground and hide in a place they call "The Hostel" and try to come up with ways to thwart their parents'
evil plans and help the world -- while at the same time, stay alive.
Comic book fans will be glad to see some familiar superheroes make appearances throughout the book, such as Captain
America and Cloak and Dagger. RUNAWAYS VOL. 1 is the collection of comic book issues #1 through #18 in hardback
format. Volume 2 is already out and Volume 3 will be released in April 2007. Beginning with Issue #25, Volume 2, Joss
Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will take over writing responsibilities. The graphic novel world is very
excited about this development.
Illustrated by Adrian Alphona
Category: Manga/Comics/Pop Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 1/18/06
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Reviewed by: Karin Perry
Rating: 5 Stars
RUNAWAYS is a graphic novel published by Marvel Comics revolving around six teenagers with nothing in common
except for the fact that their parents know each other. Once a year they are forced to spend an evening together while their
parents have a secret meeting. Unable to stand the boredom during one of these nights, the kids decide to sneak in and see
what really goes on behind the closed doors of these meetings. They learn that their parents are supervillains with powers
that are maintained by sacrificing a human life on an annual basis. Witnessing the sacrifice shatters the kids' world and sends
them running for their lives.
Nico, Gertrude, Chase, Karolina, Molly, and Alex learn their true heritage and each get a weapon or a power that they
didn't know they had. Nico is the daughter of dark wizards and carries the "Staff of One," which allows her to cast spells.
Gertrude is the daughter of time-traveling criminals and receives a genetically engineered deinonychus which she shares a
telepathic bond with. Chase is the son of mad scientists and he uses high-tech gadgets he stole from his parents' laboratory
to help them with their missions. Karolina is the daughter of alien invaders and can fly and manipulate solar energy. Molly is
the daughter of evil mutants and has super strength, and Alex is the son of crime bosses and turns out to be a big surprise.
The kids run underground and hide in a place they call "The Hostel" and try to come up with ways to thwart their parents'
evil plans and help the world -- while at the same time, stay alive.
Comic book fans will be glad to see some familiar superheroes make appearances throughout the book, such as Captain
America and Cloak and Dagger. RUNAWAYS VOL. 1 is the collection of comic book issues #1 through #18 in hardback
format. Volume 2 is already out and Volume 3 will be released in April 2007. Beginning with Issue #25, Volume 2, Joss
Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will take over writing responsibilities. The graphic novel world is very
excited about this development.