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cassie_grace's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this arc quite a bit! It was a little predictable but Runaways has always kinda been an entry level comic, so it’s alright. The Runaways enlist with local LA superhero, DocJustice, and become his new J-Team. It was funny and cute and a little dark, which is what I want from the series.
sincrusade's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
fictionalkajsa's review against another edition
4.5
Really loved this one!! It’s been a bit too long since I read vol 4 but still found it easy to get into, loved the character dynamics and the plot had me hooked!
sheffner07's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the previous titles. The plot seemed out of place and my least favorite character showed up again, so. Still a good series, just a weak installment.
growintogardens's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Bullying, Death, and Body shaming
vroodles's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
stadkison's review against another edition
4.0
As usual, this book is a delight. The art is clean and cute. The story of the found family continues in an interesting way. I must say, the twist was pretty obvious. Other than that, good stuff.
On that twist: I interpret it as a meta-commentary on comic books at large. The villain kills of what he views as supporting characters in order to boost his own popularity. This is reminiscent of the “fridging” dynamic, in which love interests (particularly women) are killed off to forward the (usual male) protagonists arc. It is relevant that the one he attempts to kill, Karolina, is wearing the suit of his former romantic partner. Just as comic books often tout deaths to boost sales (death of superman, death of the inhumans, etc), the villain wants (and has in the past) done the same. I guess this book is saying it is such a force of positivity that it is no longer necessary to kill of characters for drama.
On that twist: I interpret it as a meta-commentary on comic books at large. The villain kills of what he views as supporting characters in order to boost his own popularity. This is reminiscent of the “fridging” dynamic, in which love interests (particularly women) are killed off to forward the (usual male) protagonists arc. It is relevant that the one he attempts to kill, Karolina, is wearing the suit of his former romantic partner. Just as comic books often tout deaths to boost sales (death of superman, death of the inhumans, etc), the villain wants (and has in the past) done the same. I guess this book is saying it is such a force of positivity that it is no longer necessary to kill of characters for drama.
pumpkincore's review against another edition
5.0
My poor children.
Also #justiceforChase why does everyone hate him?!
Also #justiceforChase why does everyone hate him?!