runaways the complete collection volume 1 brian k vaughan

In the first two volumes, the kids escape from their parents and discover their inheritance: one way or another, each one of them has skills, powers and access to materials that allow them to be as powerful as their parents. That is until they discovered their parents' secret identities as 'The Pride', a super-powered criminal organization that all-but-rules Los Angeles. Their parents were friends and for the most part they merely tolerated the annual get-togethers of their families. 'The Runaways' follows a group of teens and tweens who have known each other all their lives.

When did I get so old? Pretty soon I just might convince myself that the NES was superior to modern game consoles and that nu-metal was a good idea. I've said it in my review of Volume 1, but 'Runaways' really does a good job of modernizing the Marvel superhero format to appeal to jaded youngsters strung out on Shonen Jump and what passes for Nickelodeon these days. Like all good sequels, Volume 2 uses the same formula, doubles the mix and answers some questions. Apparently it's still going strong, so good on you Marvel. 'Runaways' is funny, sometimes cute and, as I've said a damn good try to attract kids to superhero comics when all they seem to care about is the latest issue of Shonen Jump. I will be the first to admit that what kids are into these days baffle me, one of my sister's friend's 8 year old daughter showed me her collection of Silly Bands and I couldn't help but think of myself solemnly explaining to my parents the Ninja Turtles. It is just because of that on-the-pulse touch that will date 'Runaways' in time, if it hasn't already.

It sure as hell is more in-tune with kids and teens then the Power Pack ever were (remember them? ha!). Seeing it and the second volume in the bookswap, I got them and my opinion stays the same.

Vaughan and Adrian Alphona craft a thoroughly modern take on the conventional 'teen-team' comic! Collecting RUNAWAYS (2003) #1-18.I read this while I was interning at the local public library when it first came out, and I thought it was a pretty good. And they must not only survive on their own, but also somehow take down their own powerful parents…before it's too late! Brian K.

They were six normal teenagers linked only by their wealthy parents' annual business meeting…until a chance discovery revealed the shocking truth: their parents are the secret criminal society known as the Pride! For years, the Pride controlled of Los Angeles' criminal activity, ruling the city with an iron fist…and now, with their true natures exposed, the Pride will take any measures necessary to protect their 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.

Runaways the complete collection volume 1 brian k vaughan