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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.
polkadotgirl's review
5.0
5/5 stars:
I am so completely in love with Runaways since I watched the show at the beginning of the summer and I am so glad my best friend Jaime gave me this as a birthday gift so I could read it.
They fit my favorite trope of all time -found families- perfectly and I also adore Karolina/Nico -WHAT A MAGNIFICENT OTP- so I can't wait to read the next volume when it comes out.
I am so completely in love with Runaways since I watched the show at the beginning of the summer and I am so glad my best friend Jaime gave me this as a birthday gift so I could read it.
They fit my favorite trope of all time -found families- perfectly and I also adore Karolina/Nico -WHAT A MAGNIFICENT OTP- so I can't wait to read the next volume when it comes out.
hidingincorners's review
4.0
I'm getting WicDiv vibes, but YA with more found family and less sex and gore.
kathrynkao's review
5.0
I reread the original run for the first time in a decade before reading this volume, and I'd forgotten how much I loved it, and I'm so glad it's continuing. There's a sadness and a complexity to this volume that adds so much to these characters.
I always loved Gert--she's one of the few teenage characters I've read who looked like me and wasn't a.) a gross monster who was constantly eating, or b.) a sad loser with zero self-worth who was obsessed with her weight, needed to be fixed...and constantly eating. But on my reread, I LOVED Chase and how that relationship was originally written. The take on Chase here in particular does his character such a service, and I'm really excited to read more.
Although really, one of my favorite comic series by one of my favorite authors? This really could not have gone wrong for me.
I always loved Gert--she's one of the few teenage characters I've read who looked like me and wasn't a.) a gross monster who was constantly eating, or b.) a sad loser with zero self-worth who was obsessed with her weight, needed to be fixed...and constantly eating. But on my reread, I LOVED Chase and how that relationship was originally written. The take on Chase here in particular does his character such a service, and I'm really excited to read more.
Although really, one of my favorite comic series by one of my favorite authors? This really could not have gone wrong for me.
oldmanrupee's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heidisreads's review
4.0
LOVE the illustrations. And if I had read and/or remembered the Runaways from the early 2000s, I would have LOVED seeing this series picked up again - especially by Rainbow Rowell. I think I’ll go back and reread them this winter!
ruxandra_grr's review
4.0
Freaking adorable and I just loved the art. I missed these guys. This volume was obvs an introduction, and I'm pretty sure the action will ramp up. Bring on vol. 2!
indecisivesailorscout's review
4.0
I never read the original story, but I love this art style and also adore Rainbow Rowell, so...graphic novel time! Even though I obviously missed some serious context for what's happening in this book (even tho it's volume 1) it was still an enjoyable and engaging read. I might go back and read the original run to get a better idea of who these characters are, but safe to say, I'm in for the long haul now.