Runaways (2003-2004) #2

Runaways (2003) (Single Issues) #2

by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona (Illustrator), Brian Reber (Illustrator)

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.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics

25 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 10, 2003

About the author

Brian K. Vaughan is the writer and co-creator of comic-book series including SAGA, PAPER GIRLS, Y THE LAST MAN, RUNAWAYS, and most recently, BARRIER, a digital comic with artist Marcos Martin about immigration, available from their pay-what-you-want site www.PanelSyndicate.com

BKV's work has been recognized at the Eisner, Harvey, Hugo, Shuster, Eagle, and British Fantasy Awards. He sometimes writes for film and television in Los Angeles, where he lives with his family and their dogs Hamburger and Milkshake.

Reviews

[Siobhan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's extremely difficult to rate the individual chapters, therefore the following is a review of the first volume. In other words, chapters one through six.


I am a big fan of Brian K. Vaughan’s Saga series and have been meaning to dive into more of his work for a while. Finally, I have picked up the first volume of Runaways: Pride and Joy and found it to be an okay read.

I can certainly see why many enjoy this one, as there are lots of things I am interested to see more of. While I did find it enjoyable, it was clear that this was an introduction to the series. Lots was introduced and questions were raised, ensuring I wanted more, but there was nothing that made me go ‘this is such a unique concept’ in the way parts of Saga do. Although it did not blow my mind, I am curious enough to read the next volume.

All in all, this has not earned a spot on my must-read list of graphic novel series, but it has left me willing to read more.

[Nayarit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Por fin me va gustando más a dónde va todo esto, y me dan ganas de saber qué más va a pasar. Me gustó y me reí con este volumen, definitivamente mejor que el anterior.

[Luis González · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vamos rápido, eso también me gusta, pero siento que este capítulo ha sido un poco flojo. Me gustaría más acción, a ver qué pasa en el siguiente tomo.

[Bud · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 STARS - I enjoyed this Issue slightly more than the first one, this one seems to have a bit of a deeper story and the "Runaways" seemed to have a bit more conversation and action in this one, which was a big plus for me. I'm excited to see where the rest of this "Series" goes.

[Thenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A plan it tentatively made and even the most hesitant of the runaways can't deny the truth anymore...