On the run from their murderous parents (who framed them for the murder) teens Alex, Chase, Gert, Karolina, Molly and Nico have tons to learn. They aren’t exactly close friends, they have pretty…,um, classic views of superheros and villains, no clue about their own abilities and there are dangers other than The Pride out in the streets they’re trying to save.
Reading Runaways v 2 and New Mutants v 2 back to back was a bit jarring because while New Mutants is busy and chaotic Runaways is in it for the long haul. There is a lot more time spent building up these characters and the full extent of their situation (and toying with their hopes via a cameo from street-rats-turned-superheroes Cloak and Dagger).
Irritatingly enough there seems to be more readers don’t know than they do know. Including that there’s a mole inside the teens’ haven feeding The Pride information.
I like the stories so far, and especially the kids. They seem to have good heads on their shoulders and a practical, if naive, view of their situation. And I love the sly stabs at other current popculture icons. Definitely fun.
Recommended for comic fans.