However, the real reason why I'd recommend this series to new readers, is that it features some downright solid moments of interaction among its characters, as there's a great sequence in this issue where the Runaways discuss their future plans. As for the art, Adrian Alphona has emerged as a steady monthly artist, with a fine grasp on all the fundamentals of a good artist, from expressive characters, to a very powerful action sequence, when the Runaways runs up against a giant rock creature. The power of the final page is also largely due to the anguished faces of the characters. Read Full Review