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Runaways: Battleworld
Gurihiru, Marguerite Bennett, Jeremy Whitley, Sanford Greene, ND Stevenson, Val Staples, Katie Cook, David Nakayama, Kris Anka, Felipe Smith, Michael Fiffe
3.41 AVERAGE
36 reviews for:
Runaways: Battleworld
Gurihiru, Marguerite Bennett, Jeremy Whitley, Sanford Greene, ND Stevenson, Val Staples, Katie Cook, David Nakayama, Kris Anka, Felipe Smith, Michael Fiffe
3.41 AVERAGE
Noelle Stevenson (Lumberjanes) and Sanford Greene (Uncanny Avengers) team up to give us this unique story. Runaways: Battleworld is set in the Secret World (the one where Doom is basically god and controls everything). Battleworld is basically a school for all of the gifted (superhero, mutant, etc) kids to go and train and learn the way of Doom (sounds super creepy when you put it like that, doesn’t it?).
This is titled a Runaways comic, but honestly it really isn’t. The only Runaways character that makes an appearance is Molly, and frankly she’s not even the main focus. Teaming up with Molly we have Sanna Strand (AKA Frostbite, only appears in Doom’s world), Jubilation Lee (Jubilee, X-Men), Megan Gwynn (Pixie, X-Men), Amadeus Cho (the Totally Awesome Hulk), Delphyne Gorgon (Amazons), and finally, Tandy and Tyrone (Cloak and Dagger), Skaar (son of Hulk). The team list quickly confirms what I’m saying – Molly is the only Runaways on the team.
I think the intention was to have them be Runaways in spirit, so to speak. This (mostly new) group of kids also chose to run away from their superiors when they found out how corrupt they actually were. There’s a common link there as well as the fact that they were also betrayed by the adults (and one kid) they trusted.
Molly’s expressions in Battleworld were more comical than usual, but I’m ok with that. She’s a high-strung eleven year-old with super strength. I can’t say I’m surprised by it. While the focus wasn’t always on her, you can be sure that when she was in a panel she was making some sort of face (especially if she was angry).
Tyrone and Amadeus seemed to be the leaders, while Jubilee was the heart of the group. Did I mention it was actually really nice to see Jubilee interacting with a different group? I remember her from the classic cartoons, so she sort of has a special place in my heart because of that.
I don’t think I would have read this volume, had the Runaways title not been included with it. While I find the concept of Secret World interesting, I find the overall plot just a bit tired. I give credit to Stevenson and Greene for trying to give us a unique spin on their part of the world though.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
This is titled a Runaways comic, but honestly it really isn’t. The only Runaways character that makes an appearance is Molly, and frankly she’s not even the main focus. Teaming up with Molly we have Sanna Strand (AKA Frostbite, only appears in Doom’s world), Jubilation Lee (Jubilee, X-Men), Megan Gwynn (Pixie, X-Men), Amadeus Cho (the Totally Awesome Hulk), Delphyne Gorgon (Amazons), and finally, Tandy and Tyrone (Cloak and Dagger), Skaar (son of Hulk). The team list quickly confirms what I’m saying – Molly is the only Runaways on the team.
I think the intention was to have them be Runaways in spirit, so to speak. This (mostly new) group of kids also chose to run away from their superiors when they found out how corrupt they actually were. There’s a common link there as well as the fact that they were also betrayed by the adults (and one kid) they trusted.
Molly’s expressions in Battleworld were more comical than usual, but I’m ok with that. She’s a high-strung eleven year-old with super strength. I can’t say I’m surprised by it. While the focus wasn’t always on her, you can be sure that when she was in a panel she was making some sort of face (especially if she was angry).
Tyrone and Amadeus seemed to be the leaders, while Jubilee was the heart of the group. Did I mention it was actually really nice to see Jubilee interacting with a different group? I remember her from the classic cartoons, so she sort of has a special place in my heart because of that.
I don’t think I would have read this volume, had the Runaways title not been included with it. While I find the concept of Secret World interesting, I find the overall plot just a bit tired. I give credit to Stevenson and Greene for trying to give us a unique spin on their part of the world though.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
A little too break-neck pacing for my taste. I wish the story could have breathed a little more. The concept was interesting and the characters had potential, but it just didn't feel like there was enough there.
i really love the actual runaways comic, the characters are all so different but make the best people to be around eachother. a lot of the characters characteristics feel very true to how actual teenagers act. I personally think that the secret wars: secret love mini stories in the back ruined it for me a little, but was still interesting to read and the illustration and artwork was amazing throughout.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another group of great young characters from Marvel. I am not quite sure why but I love marvel pre-teens and teens - they are just awesome.
Hijinks ensue. Or something. It was okay but not my thing.
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2018/comments_09/runaways_battleworld.html
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2018/comments_09/runaways_battleworld.html
As expected, this was stellar. Preserved the intent of the original runaways with (mostly) new characters. Perfectly executed to uphold everything I loved about the original with a new cast that I immediately loved. Love the cartoon-y art and the story. The Secret Love issue at the end is also probably fated to be a favorite Secret Wars one off because it was great.
I liked the characters even though I can only name one or two. The beginning was a little confusing, then it got interesting by the final exam and then it became boring. It is connected to what is happening in the main Secret Wars story though since Valeria is the school's headmaster.
You title it Runaways and only include one runaway from the original series. That's like having the Young Avengers without Wiccan and Hulkling.