• The Runaways' recruitment road trip stops at Pomona College, where Karolina Dean is finally happy.
• Chase, Nico and Gert have nothing to lose: What do they have to offer the Runaway who grew up?
• And how much do the Avengers know about what Chase is keeping in his backpack?
Rated T+
Runaways #3 gives small teases of the encompassing plot for "Find Your Way Home", but the series' strength continues to be with its realistic portrayal of growing up. People change, and that means relationships also change. Can this group of orphans run away forever - and do they even want to? Read Full Review
Runaways is frankly one of the most beautiful, intriguing, and strong books that Marvel has on the shelves right now. Read Full Review
The colors of Karolina's true form are spectacular. The posters on the dorm walls were a nod to the true college experience. Love the subtle Easter Eggs too. The anger, the shock, the angst and all the other expressions on our heroes faces say everything. When you need zero words to understand what's happening in each panel, it's proof that Anka is a true beast to be reckoned with. Read Full Review
Emotionally well written and beautifully drawn, the 3rd issue of Runaways from Rowell and Anka delivered another bittersweet reunion between the main cast. Despite, the slow pacing of the story the book managed to provide you enough moments to invest in each characters' inner conflict, struggles, and development. If you want a superhero book that gives you all the feels and a different perspective on the different side of the super-powered community, then Runways is a recommended read! Read Full Review
Rowell and the creators write a compelling story about friends reacting to each others' growth and new chapters in life. Runaways packs an emotional punch on every page in the best way. Read Full Review
It really does appear that the entirety of this new miniseries will involve Rainbow Rowell and Kris Anka slowly getting the old gang back together. I wish that it were more ambitious from a plotting standpoint, but it's hard to argue with the results in terms of characterization. Read Full Review
Runaways #3 took us to Pomona College, and while the destination wasn't all too fruitful, the takeaway was just what we needed moving forward. There are many variables to take into account when taking a chance on bringing these characters together. Two years is a long time and that is more than enough time for someone like Karolina Dean to finally find happiness, for some to realize they need each other, and for others to struggle with an uncertain future. Read Full Review
This isn't just your average comic relaunch and I love it for that fact. The creative team is using the natural progression of time to explore and pick apart the very premise of this comic, which is a genius reason for a relaunch! Read Full Review
A great continuation to a series that hasn't quite found its center yet. Anka, keep drawing those beautiful people and Rowell, keep writing complexly. Read Full Review
This is a really important book starring characters that have been beloved since their inception. It plays on the ideal that we all dreamed of at one point or another, living life on our own terms without parents. What will happen to the Runaways remains a mystery, but if the past is any indicator, it won't be pleasant. Read Full Review
Calling Karolina into the fold goes awry, Chase and Gert start unpacking important stuff, and Nico makes a surprise turn. Though this series continues to be slow-paced in terms of action, the way the character relationships build on each other is so perfect it hurts. Rainbow Rowell is knocking it out of the park by melding great humanity with loyalty to past portrayals of the characters; whether you've followed every word ever written about them or you're just starting out, you'll get hooked on these kids. The foreshadowing of sinister stuff to come is not actually bad, but it drags the issue down a little because it hasn't had a chance to get as specific and engaging as the relationship work.
The art and character development are good, but it's past time to get some kind plot going besides "We're getting the gang back together because Gert is sad."
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