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_________________________ From the Mouths of the Marvels:
Molly: "I thought the Revengers were gonna rescue us!"
Karolina: "Maybe Captain America and those guys are dealing with some kind of
space crisis or whatever.” -- Runaways #13 _________________________
(Click panels for larger images.) _________________________ Featured Characters:
They were six normal California teenagers linked only by their wealthy parents' annual business meeting… until a chance discovery revealed the shocking truth: Their parents are a secret criminal society known as The Pride. For years, the Pride has controlled all criminal activity in Los Angeles, holding the entire city in its iron grip. WIth their true natures exposed, the members of The Pride will take any measures necessary to protect this illicit organization - even if it means taking out their own children!
Now on the run from their villainous parents, Nico, Chase, Karolina, Gertrude, Molly and Alex have only each other to rely on. And they must not only survive on their own, but also somehow take down their own powerful parents before it's too late.
Sans traditional Super Hero costumes or codenames, Runaways is a thoroughly modern take on the conventional "teen team" comic book. With fully realized characters and an unpredictable storyline, writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona have crafted a breakout hit that transcends traditional comic-book formulas. This volume collects the complete Runaways series, plus an assortment of DVD-style extras providing a behind-the-scenes look at the books' creation.
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Runaways Vol. 1 Reprints: Runaways (Vol. 1) #1-18
List price: $34.99 (US) • $56.00 (Canada)
Original Release Date: 8/10/05
SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES: (21 pages total)
CREATORS: Script: Brian K. Vaughan RUNAWAYS #1-18 Runaways #1 At some point in their lives, all young people believe that they have something to runaway from home for...But what if it they REALLY do?
When six young friends discover that their parents all share a deep, dark secret, the shocked teens find strength in one another and together run away from their homes and straight into the adventure of their lives. Smallville meets Harry Potter in this all-ages action/adventure series.
Runaways #2 Having discovered that their parents are all secretly super-powered villains, six young friends decide they must band together and take a stand against them. But how do you deal with finding out that people you love most in the world may be truly evil?! The emotional stakes are raised and the tables are turned in the second issue of this new ongoing series.
Runaways #3 The team discovers the potent powers of Karolina, as well as the strange secret behind them!
Runaways #4 When their parents finally catch up with them, Alex, Nico and the rest of the Runaways fight back! It's teenage rebellion gone wild!
Runaways #5 The Runaways face a new threat … and it's from one of their own!
Runaways #6 Alex, Nico and the rest of the gang make their final stand against their parents!
Runaways #7 Still on the run from their super-villain parents, this motley crew of superpowered kids finds a kindred spirit in a daring young stranger.
Runaways #8 The Runaways welcome a new member into their fold, but will this dashing young man help the teenagers defeat their villainous parents ... or tear the team apart?
Runaways #9 How do you runaway from the Runaways? One troubled member of the team finds out, as she leaves the group's hideout with their dashing new recruit. But it may be out of the frying pan and into the fire, as this mysterious new Runaway finally reveals his startling secret.
Runaways #10 The Runaways head into battle with their new recruit, and not everyone will make it out alive. That’s not a threat, it’s a promise!
Runaways #11 Who do you send to catch a group of missing, runaway teenage super heroes? Marvel’s original teen runaway crimefighters Cloak and Dagger, making their first major appearance in years! With guest art by penciler Takeshi Miyazawa (UNCANNY X-MEN)!
Runaways #12 Who do you send to catch a group of missing, runaway teenage super heroes? Marvel’s original teen runaway crimefighters Cloak and Dagger, making their first major appearance in years! With guest art by penciler Takeshi Miyazawa (UNCANNY X-MEN)!
Runaways #13 The world as we know it is about to end, and the Runaways are the only hope to prevent it! But if our fledgling teenage heroes are going to succeed, they may have to become just as evil as their villainous parents.
Runaways #14 The Runaways have learned how their parents' villainous organization began, and now they must decide how it should end. Plus: more clues as to which Runaway is actually a mole, loyal to the evil Pride!
Runaways #15 The Runaways' biggest adventure continues! Our young heroes are finally ready to take on their evil parents, and the future of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance!
Runaways #16 The Runaways' biggest adventure continues! Our young heroes are finally ready to take on their evil parents, and the future of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance!
Runaways #17 The Runaways' epic battle against their evil parents reaches its shocking conclusion! The team's mole has been revealed, and now blood must be shed. Which kids will still be standing when the smoke finally clears? This is the story that changes everything (seriously!).
Runaways #18 Season finale! All of your questions are answered in this unforgettable final issue! But this isn't the end of our heroes. Stay tuned for what's next!
-- synopsis gathered from Marvel solicits
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