BEST FRIENDS FOREVER CONTINUES!
• The Runaways are under attack! By well-meaning outsiders who want to fix them!
• Molly contemplates a supernatural deal that MUST have a monkey's paw-esque downside...
• And Julie Power suffers a FATE WORSE THAN DEATH. This is not hyperbole about a breakup. Get the issue, check our math - Worse. Than. Death.
Rated T+
Essentially, this issue feels pretty near quintessential Runaways, and you absolutely should check it out. Read Full Review
Runaways continues to be one of the best books on the shelves. With a creative team firing on all cylinders, every month is guaranteed to be a great one with this on your pull list. Read Full Review
While the plot suffers from a somewhat slow pace and a bit of a confusing narrative arc, RUNAWAYS #9 stands apart from previous issues with its nearly perfect and fun characterization. Read Full Review
Runaways #9 was an issue that I straight up prioritized over my day job. Once the first laugh hit, I was hooked and never looked back. Read Full Review
Lastly, the artwork was lively for what came next. That's the one thing I like most about Kris Anka's pencils and Triona's colors. No matter how whimsical or dark things get, you aren't left forgetting that these are younger characters that we are dealing with. I also love that there's nothing too consistent with the way these characters dress themselves. Read Full Review
Another awesome issue of Runaways just twists the screws in all the best ways. Read Full Review
Despite the slow pacing, this was a good opportunity to explore the cast's flaws which were a perfect opportunity to make an excellent teen super-hero drama. This issue utilized relatable problems that would make readers feel closer to the cast, from Molly's fear and anxiety of growing up or staying young forever to Julie's frustration towards her and Karolina's relationship. Read Full Review
The superhero-y fight from the last issue melts away into a mass of soap operatics. They are essentially flawless soap operatics, and any comics writer struggling to understand team dynamics could use this as a masterclass in the subject. The script deftly weaves consistent themes out of a variety of incremental plot developments. It's supported by quietly brilliant art throughout. Visuals and words are in perfect agreement on our protagonists' feelings, and that makes for a sublime reading experience.
This is the best current Marvel series undoubtedly. I'm trembling since I read this issue.
Doombot must be an ongoing member, make it happen!