Runaways Saga #1
Writer: C.B. Cebulski
Pencils: Humberto Ramos
New readers, this is a comic for YOU!
The Runaways story has spanned over two hardcovers with a third coming out soon...now if your strapped for cash like I am....constantly....then this 3.99 issue is for you.
Runaways Saga is for all intents and purposes a "Previously on Runaways" type of comic. If you haven't read Runaways and want a primer, this is it. The story starts off with the other Runaways reading Molly's diary, while she is asleep in the Leapfrog. Sorta out of character for them to do this but, whatever. Pretty much Molly's diary entries cover the whole story of Runaways, from the beginnings to the current storyline. Weighing in at about 45+ pages, C.B Cebulski does a pretty damn good job at summing up all of the Runaways storylines....kinda impressive really. Ramos artwork is alright but more serves as an afterthought at times to the writing.
In short, if your looking to read this, to see Molly's side of things, maybe see something different about the Runaways....yeah...your not really gonna get that...BUT, if you don't know jack about Runaways or missed a story arc during the series run, pick this sucker up. It's a good starting off point before Whedon's run, and if it gets you interested in the series more, all the better. B+
PS: First person to respond that has never read Runaways EVER, will get my copy of this title. See, ha ha, it pays to read to the end of a review
Wow! Really? :) I've never really read 'Runaways', I know they're Marvel, but never really catch-up with new teen teams like this one and Young Avengers...though I've read and collected New X-Men very faithfully.
Yep, really, send me an email with your address and I'll send you the issue.
Email is: nick@comicoverload.com