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labunnywtf's review
3.0
As a non-reader of comics who desperately wants to be a reader, I basically judge the first volume of any series by whether or not I can understand enough of the backstory to be invested.
I understand almost nothing about the backstory of the Runaways. Which is a damn shame, because what I can infer is that these are the children of Marvel super villains who rebelled against (and possibly killed?) their parents and...er...ran away.
But some stuff happened before the start of this comic that led to a character who is kind of a grumpy bitch dying. And all of the Runaways scattered. I know little to nothing about who they are supposed to be, so it's hard to be invested.
There are a LOT of cats in here, though, and that helped.
I am genuinely intrigued, I will read volumes 2 and 3. But honestly, this didn't really lay enough groundwork for what I missed.
I understand almost nothing about the backstory of the Runaways. Which is a damn shame, because what I can infer is that these are the children of Marvel super villains who rebelled against (and possibly killed?) their parents and...er...ran away.
But some stuff happened before the start of this comic that led to a character who is kind of a grumpy bitch dying. And all of the Runaways scattered. I know little to nothing about who they are supposed to be, so it's hard to be invested.
There are a LOT of cats in here, though, and that helped.
I am genuinely intrigued, I will read volumes 2 and 3. But honestly, this didn't really lay enough groundwork for what I missed.
christiana's review
4.0
Is there anything Rainbow can’t write? Pretty impressed how seamlessly she’s sliding into the world of graphic novel writing.
lsparrow's review
2.0
I am just not feeling the marvel world side stories - I wanted to like the characters but could not get into the story
emilyrandolph_epstein's review
5.0
The Runaways are back!!!!
I'm just going to excitedly fangirl for a few months because Rainbow Rowell's reboot is awesome and it's everything I loved about the old series with new, fun awesomeness and I'm so excited.
I'm just going to excitedly fangirl for a few months because Rainbow Rowell's reboot is awesome and it's everything I loved about the old series with new, fun awesomeness and I'm so excited.
agarocks's review against another edition
4.0
Great story & beautiful art direction - couldn’t imagine better comeback for The Runaways.
rakoerose's review against another edition
4.0
So nice to see the Runaways again, back together in all their chaotic glory.
The style of this (thanks to Kris Anka) was fantastic and numerous panels made me smile or laugh just based on facial expressions alone. On the other side of the same coin, the expressions also made the intense, emotional scenes really hit home. I really appreciated the amount of care and detail that was put into each character. Also I just adore Nico’s sick haircut.
”I was trying to give you back to him, you know? That guy that you miss.”
The writing of this (thanks to Rainbow Rowell) was fun and upbeat and quick to get interesting! The banter between our faves was wholesome and yet the entire plot was still tension inducing and well done. The use of dramatic irony where we as the readers knew something was up made the latter half of this volume so nerve wracking. It provided a really good glimpse into what all the Runaways would be like if thrust two years ahead of Gerty’s death. They are both similar to who they were, and changed by the things they’ve experienced.
This was really fun! I’m looking forward to picking up the rest of these. ✨
The style of this (thanks to Kris Anka) was fantastic and numerous panels made me smile or laugh just based on facial expressions alone. On the other side of the same coin, the expressions also made the intense, emotional scenes really hit home. I really appreciated the amount of care and detail that was put into each character. Also I just adore Nico’s sick haircut.
”I was trying to give you back to him, you know? That guy that you miss.”
The writing of this (thanks to Rainbow Rowell) was fun and upbeat and quick to get interesting! The banter between our faves was wholesome and yet the entire plot was still tension inducing and well done. The use of dramatic irony where we as the readers knew something was up made the latter half of this volume so nerve wracking. It provided a really good glimpse into what all the Runaways would be like if thrust two years ahead of Gerty’s death. They are both similar to who they were, and changed by the things they’ve experienced.
This was really fun! I’m looking forward to picking up the rest of these. ✨
unladylike's review
3.0
I've loved these characters since I first read the original series roughly a decade ago. I didn't care as much for the direction Joss Whedon took the team after Brian K. Vaughan passed off his creation. Then, over the years, I'd occasionally see one or another of the characters somewhat involved in another superhero story, which gave me a nice nostalgic feeling. I vaguely recall some big Marvel Event where a version of Molly in the future played a role. Nico was on a team that's mentioned in this book as having been the all-time greatest girl gang - and it really WAS a fantastic concept and lineup! - but I don't think it was very well written and didn't leave much of a memorable impact. A few years ago, Tom King wrote a really incredible and underappreciated series about the Vision and his family living in Washington D.C. The title only lasted twelve issues, but used another character from Runaways that I had all but forgotten about: Victor Mancha. However, it was seeing the whole first season of the very well-made Hulu original series recently that reignited my interest in the Runaways.
This is called Volume 1, and it does try to introduce the basics details of everyone for newcomers, but it would be better enjoyed if you're already familiar with the first few volumes of the manga-style graphic novels written by BKV in the mid-'00s. Rainbow Rowell does a pretty good job with the tone, but too much of this volume is spent slowly getting the band back together, and the main villain and point of conflict is both boring and predictable. I have my hopes up that the series will gain momentum and improve in quality while also building an expanded fanbase. Only time will tell.
This is called Volume 1, and it does try to introduce the basics details of everyone for newcomers, but it would be better enjoyed if you're already familiar with the first few volumes of the manga-style graphic novels written by BKV in the mid-'00s. Rainbow Rowell does a pretty good job with the tone, but too much of this volume is spent slowly getting the band back together, and the main villain and point of conflict is both boring and predictable. I have my hopes up that the series will gain momentum and improve in quality while also building an expanded fanbase. Only time will tell.
sparklethenpop's review
4.0
3.5. We'll see how it goes as it continues. it is nice to see the gang again.