Runaways Vol. 2 #1-24 (Brian K. Vaughan/Adrian Alphona) (spoilers)

I swear to God, when we found out that Doom was a Doombot and a mechanically-voiced guy who wasn't Doom was behind it... I thought it was Arnim Zola.

For a second.

Anyhow, it's a bit cheap, at least Doom had a slight set up. But Doom was written so beautifully, I can't be upset about anything. BKV's a damn load of fun.

Chase is damn fine too. His laser plan was brilliant.

And Molly is the best Runaway. I love her.
 
TheManWithoutFear said:
neither am I...
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Ultron died in "Disassembled". But then, so did my respect for Bendis' writing ability. It was all bollocks. I'm glad BKV doesn't seem to care, and is using him regardless.

And God, BKV wrote a damn fine Doom. These are the insults he gave in one issue: cow, accursed urchins, prehistoric beast, ignorant whelp, miserable dwarfling, harlot, and hotheaded arrogant young imbecile.

Plus, every other speech bubble is him saying how he will enjoying obliterating and dismembering the group and how unbelivably brilliant he is.

*sigh* Why did he have to be a Doombot...
 
nigma said:
i'm not up to snuff on my avengers...but wasn't ultron killed?
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he's a robot. You can't "kill" him. Put him out of comission maybe, but something as smart as that is going to leave some spare bodies well-hidden.
 
TheManWithoutFear said:
I also want to thank whoever it was that got me into this title. It really never fails and is easily my 2nd favorite.
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your to kind to me 8) you really are.

after reading this....damn it makes me wonder if Vic himself is a robot.
 
Review shown on Newsarama on the issue:


Runaways #5
From: Marvel
Writer: Brian K. Vaughn
Art: Adrian Alphona and Craig Yeung
Review by Corey Henson

In the latest issue of this excellent series, the Runaways finally confront Victor Mancha's villainous father, revealed to be one Victor Von Doom, Ph.D (that's Dr. Doom to you and me). Of course, this being a Brian K. Vaughan comic, there's a surprise or two in store for our heroes, and this issue delivers a couple of major shocks, including a hell of a cliffhanger that's guaranteed to bring readers back for the next issue. And if, for some reason, the last page isn't enough to get you to plunk down your hard-earned $3 next month to find out what happened, there's the promise of yet another confrontation with Excelsior, and the impending unmasking of their mysterious benefactor (the signs may all point to former Runaway Alex, but I'm betting BKV has something less obvious in store for the big reveal).

In case you couldn't tell, I'm totally loving this book. With both Marvel and DC seemingly in the midst of crossover addictions, all I want is a few good superhero comics that I don't need years of obscure continuity burned into my synapses to understand. Runaways definitely qualifies, thanks to Vaughan's stellar characterization, snappy sense of humor and uncanny knack for writing irresistible cliffhangers. And when you've got one of the best writers in the business bringing his "A" game month in and month out, you need a stellar art team to compliment the story. Penciller Adrian Alphona, inker Craig Yeung, colorist Christina Strain, and cover artist Jo Chen combine like Voltron to create what is arguably Marvel's best-looking book.

It warmed the cockles of my heart to see Marvel chief Joe Quesada call Runaways a "certifiable hit" in the latest edition of Joe Fridays. Marvel should be commended for their commitment to helping this tremendous series find an audience, even during the times when the sales may not have warranted such love.
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No way is Alex coming back. Guy was incenerated. Nothing but dust in the wind.....literally.
 
Runaways #6 Discussion (Spoilers)

What's up with you guys? Am I the only one who goes to the LCS every Wednesday and reads and wants to discuss immediately? I'm a little late today because Bobbo just had surgery and is in the hospital so I spent most of the day there. :(

Anyway, Let's get on with it.

Vaughan is my favorite writer. He rarely disappoints and his creations and spins on most characters are probably the most unique out of any others...

Runaways #6 was awesome.

Victor is a cyborg that is gradually turning human... I thought that was cool.

The kids realize they can't handle a big of a threat like Ultron so they purposely let "Chamber" & Company find them. Darkhawk takes out Ultron and Victor snaps out of it. Action was solid as it always is.

"Chamber" let's the runaways get away again and looks like Vic is added to the roster but will be watched carefully.

Exclesior (however u spell it) are going to keep an eye on California as what I took as a new sub-group of the Avengers.

The secret benefactor is revealed as Rick Jones looking to help kids like him so they won't have the same crazy teenage life that he had. He's being supported by The Avengers.

The big shocker.... Chamber was never a part of the team. This is sad because I liked the character a lot but the reveal made up for it and then some... Alex is still alive and he's working with some new people.... "Long Live The Pride." You don't see their faces but one of them is very large, another has a "Magneto was right" shirt, and the other looks like an girl (probably of oriental origins) Any guesses? Mine - Blob could be the big guy easily, I'm not jumping at the others but I can't wait to see them again.

Awesome conclusion! Love BKV!
 
Some people got jobs, y'know, so no one is going to run.


Anyways, great issue. Loved it. Rick Jones being the secret guy was cool. Was expecting someone different, but it's all cool. That was one hell of a bang that took out Ultron. Thought it was awesome. And with Alex being alive...WO! :shock:

Can't wait to see them! :D
 
TheManWithoutFear said:
+ Vaughan said we'd be seeing them.
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That's right!

*Slaps self*

I mean, 4 people all together. 4 people it was when they began playing the game in volume 1. It makes sense. Damn, I love this book. :heart:
 
I'm ecstatic happy Victor is now on the team. I love it when an enjoyable character actually sticks around. :D

I hope we see Excelsior soon, they're loads of fun, and yes, :cry: Chamber wasn't really Chamber, but I'm looking forward to the pay-off! And it may not be Alex, but considering the 4 mmorg gamers, it most likely is him and his friends.

It's all good. :D
 
TheManWithoutFear said:
The big shocker.... Chamber was never a part of the team. This is sad because I liked the character a lot but the reveal made up for it and then some... Alex is still alive and he's working with some new people.... "Long Live The Pride." You don't see their faces but one of them is very large, another has a "Magneto was right" shirt, and the other looks like an girl (probably of oriental origins) Any guesses? Mine - Blob could be the big guy easily, I'm not jumping at the others but I can't wait to see them again.
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The big guy in the new pride looks like the Victor's friend he was talking to earlier in the book about fan boy stuff (maybe issue 1), which makes me think that they'll try slowly draw Vic into this new pride.

I love the dialogue about how all kids are programmed by their parents, and how Victor is no different. I loved that.


Great issue.
 
How'd Nico's spell work?

Maybe it didn't. Maybe Alex was alive or brought himself back the entire time. And Nico still has one saving life spell left... this would be interesting for a future arc.

Also we started seeing a lot of new heroes (Runaways, Arana, Machine Teen) Marvel Next ya know? I'm pretty pumped about Alex and I hope as they show The Runaways grow they show Alex grow into one of the greatest villains in Marvel history. That'd just be awesome and deserving because Alex is supposed to be brilliant.
 
just got it today...DAMN it was wonderfull. i have never been so happy to get an issue. this was the last one that was left on the rack. and its all MINE, MINE, I tell you.

its funny how gert was the only one that was left awake while daddy Ultron was telling Victor his orgin....this might lead to something... and im posting in this also in the great lines from comics: from gret while being squeezed after ultrons done talking. "i 'ehn' should have known. nothing more Evil 'ehn' than a non-mac computer"

I love the whole speech of Dawkhawk with Ultron. if i had the time i would write the whole comic in script form...but i don't
 
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