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Are we really only going to do one volume of the series for the whole month of August? I'm new to the group, but for the comics section, that doesn't seem like enough to stimulate discussion for 4 weeks. [chomping at the bit]
That's generally how we've done it in the past, yes. We now have a buddy read system you're free to post at if you'd like to do an additional read.
Loved this volume and series (though I've never finished the whole thing, unfortunately). The premise is fresh and interesting, and the wide variety of main characters is also refreshing. It's great to see queer women and PoC as heroes in a series, and I'll admit, I was also pleased to see a vegetarian. ;)
I absolutely love Gertrude, when I first read Runways I felt that she was the most relatable. I really enjoyed all the characters even though they all have a very sterotypical base, you can tell that they are their own person. So wish that Joss had made it into a movie.
Runaways was my gateway drug into Marvel comics. So much love for all the kids, especially Molly and Chase. A really unique premise, coupled with interesting characters that I still care about.
Totally got pulled right in to this one. It has a very interesting cast of characters, both parents and kids, and it makes you want to continue on with the story to see what is going to become of them all as they determine what it is about each of them that makes them special. If you wanted to pull it apart, it's pretty stereotypical, both in the group of characters and in the teens against the world sort of thing, but this isn't English class.
Runaways was a very nice read...thanks for suggesting it.
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Been reading this series for a while now. It's fun and has some really nice diversity in the cast, and isn't afraid to turn an eye on that diversity now and then. Also had a brief crossover with the Young Avengers at one point, which was entertaining. Volume 1 definitely pulls you into the issues in a classic way.
Thanks for another great recommendation! The binding of mine was awful, but the story is great. I also think this would be a great movie. It would give the creators more time to flesh out the story. They made the jump to "we must stop our evil parents" a little quickly -especially because it wasn't clear in this volume exactly what the parents were up to (world domination? general evildoing? murder for pleasure?). I suppose they just wanted to move the story along. It's a good read for youngsters.
Chantaal wrote: "Runaways was my gateway drug into Marvel comics. So much love for all the kids, especially Molly and Chase. A really unique premise, coupled with interesting characters that I still care about."I totally agree! This really warmed me up to reading other series!
Lauren wrote: "Thanks for another great recommendation! The binding of mine was awful, but the story is great. I also think this would be a great movie. It would give the creators more time to flesh out the story..."Ha. This was actually my major criticism as well. I feel that it should take a lot more than one incident to be totally convinced that your parents are evil and need to be destroyed. I would have also liked to see more evil deeds from the Pride. What were they doing that was soooo evil, it would turn child against parent? Argh. I know I'm thinking too much about the story but it bothered me that this wasn't developed a little more. It's still a good read!
I was not having too much luck with the August reads. My library can't seem to find the novel, and I really disliked Empowered. Then BAM! Like a velociraptor out of a secret room I was hooked on The Runaways. I love every single character (even Chase). I love the diversity. I can't wait to read the second one.
I'm not sure which Vol. 1 all y'all read this month but my version goes all the way through chapter 18, so that's what I'm reviewing.In the 6 or so years since I first read through Runaways, I've become a much bigger fan of BKV and this re-read confirmed why I love his writing.
I'll continue to recommend this series to my grown-up friends as well as their kids, but this time I started making a list of all the dated pop culture references that I imagine will only be immediately understood by people in my age group, i.e., folks born in the early '80s. Even my extremely well-read partner, who is 24, wasn't familiar with several of the references made early on in the series. ([David] Shapiro and the Menendez brothers were some of the first ones I wrote down, which I only knew because I was somewhat aware of major national news stories in the early '90s.) I know Runaways started around 2003 but am I the only one who thinks Vaughan made far too many quickly-outdated references for what is supposed to be a young-adult and teen-friendly series? After the first handful of notes I made, I just gave up because every couple of pages there would be yet another pop reference from the late '80s and early '90s.
Overall, I still think BKV presented the diversity within this young cast of characters in an above-average manner.
Kwinks wrote: "Then BAM! Like a velociraptor out of a secret room I was hooked on The Runaways. I love every single character (even Chase)...."LOL about the velociraptor AND Chase.
I had so much fun reading Vol one that I immediately picked up vol 2 and 3. Need to get the rest soon, although I'm mainly interested in the BKV books. Emma, was Joss Whedon considering making a movie of The Runaways? Was he involved with the comics in any way?
Does anyone remember that anti-runaways campaign from the 90s and the associated Soul Asylum video? I can't see the word "runaway" without thinking of that and/or the Joan Jett/Cherie Currie band.
I have to admit those Missing kid posters always make me pause.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRtvqT...
Apparently I still remember the "Runaway Train" lyrics. Funny how those things stick with you.
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