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Runaways Vol. 1 hardcover, art by Adrian Alphona
Group publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceRunaways #1 (July 2003)
Created byBrian K. Vaughan (writer)
Adrian Alphona (artist)
In-story information
Base(s)Malibu; formerly a lair beneath the La Brea Tar Pits
Leader(s)Nico Minoru
Alex Wilder (formerly)
Agent(s)Current members:
Karolina Dean
Molly Hayes
Old Lace
Nico Minoru
Chase Stein
Gertrude Yorkes
Victor Mancha
Rufus
Gib
Doombot
Former members:
Topher
Alex Wilder
Zeke Zheng
Allis Abernathy
Xavin
Klara Prast
Leapfrog
Runaways
Series publication information
Schedulemonthly
FormatOngoing series
Genre
Publication date(Volume 1)
April 2003 – August 2004
(Volume 2)
February 2005 – June 2008
(Volume 3)
August 2008 – November 2009
(Volume 4)
May 2015 – November 2015
(Volume 5)
September 2017 – August 2021
Number of issues(Volume 1): 18
(Volume 2): 30
(Volume 3): 14
(Volume 4): 4
(Volume 5): 38
Creator(s)Brian K. Vaughan (writer)
Adrian Alphona (artist)

Runaways is a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series features a group of teenagers who discover that their parents are part of an evil crime organization known as "the Pride". Created by Brian Vaughan and Adrian Alphona, the series debuted in July 2003[1] as part of Marvel Comics' "Tsunami" imprint. The series was canceled in September 2004 at issue #18, but due to high numbers of trade collection sales, Marvel revived the series in February 2005.

Originally, the series featured a group of six kids whose parents routinely met every year for a charity event. One year, the kids spy on their parents and learn they are "the Pride", a criminal group of mob bosses, time-travelers, wizards, evil scientists, alien invaders and telepathic mutants. The kids steal weapons and resources from their parents and learn that they themselves inherited their parents' powers; Alex Wilder, a prodigy, leads the team while Nico Minoru learns she is a powerful witch, Karolina Dean discovers she is an alien, Gertrude Yorkes learns of her telepathic link to a dinosaur, Chase Stein steals his father's fistigons (fire gauntlets) and x-ray goggles, and young Molly Hayes learns she is a mutant with incredible strength. The kids band together and defeat their parents and atone for the sins of their parents by fighting the new threats trying to fill in the Pride's void. Later, they are joined by the cyborg Victor Mancha, the shape-shifting Skrull Xavin, and the plant-manipulator Klara Prast.

Since the original group's introduction, the Runaways have been portrayed as a somewhat dysfunctional yet loving family. Series creators Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona left the series at issue 24 of the title's second volume, which ended at issue #30. The series was cancelled in November 2009 after issue #14 of Volume 3,[2] but the characters have been seen in other comics. On September 1, 2017, Rainbow Rowell and Kris Anka revived the series, which ran for 38 issues.[3][4]

A live-action adaptation of the series was in development for several years, leading to the Runaways television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It debuted on Hulu in 2017.

Publication history

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Writer Brian K. Vaughan signing hardcover copies of the series at Midtown Comics in Manhattan.

Series creator Brian K. Vaughan pitched Runaways in 2003 as a part of Marvel's Tsunami imprint, the goal of which was to attract new readers, particularly young readers and the manga audience. Marvel editorial staff agreed to it immediately,[5] prompting Wizard Magazine to name the series as "one of the best original concepts from Marvel in thirty years."[6] The Tsunami imprint turned out to be unsuccessful, and the series ended at issue #18. After the series' sales in digests,[7] Vaughan pitched the idea again to Marvel, who accepted it.[5]

Writer Brian K. Vaughan has claimed that he had only planned to write Runaways for six months/issues, but because of the popularity of the series and new ideas from Vaughan, Marvel decided to continue issuing it on a monthly basis.[5] In 2007, Brian K. Vaughan announced his departure from Runaways, deciding to leave the series at the top of its game.[8] Longtime Runaways-fan Joss Whedon was hand-picked by Vaughan to write an arc and finish the second volume; although Whedon had declined at first, he later accepted.[8]

In 2008, writer Terry Moore, alongside artist Humberto Ramos became the new creative team for the third volume.[9] In Blair Butler's "Fresh Ink" segment on the cable television station G4 show Attack of the Show Marvel revealed that Kathryn Immonen and Sarah Pichelli were the new creative team.[10] They began with issue #11 of Volume 3, which will "start with a prom and end with a death"; Marvel editor Nick Lowe said that "It feels so right and so wrong at the same time? To be honest, and no offense to Joss or Terry, I hadn't felt this way since Gert died."[11] The story ended with a major cliffhanger that was resolved in other comics.

After three years, the Runaways returned in the story arc "Pride Comes Before It", in issues 17 to 19 of Daken: Dark Wolverine. They appeared in Avengers Academy #27–28.[12] Since then, Victor Mancha became a regular character in the robot-themed comic Avengers A.I.,[13] while Nico Minoru and Chase Stein became part of the cast in Avengers Arena,[14] and its sequel Avengers Undercover.[15]

In February 2015, it was announced that a new Runaways series would be launching during Marvel's Secret Wars crossover written by ND Stevenson and drawn by Sanford Greene, featuring a new cast set on Battleworld.[16] The lineup of the new team included Molly Hayes and a team of all new members. Additionally, Nico Minoru was featured in A-Force.[17] Nico was also used on a second run of A-Force, this time based in the mainstream Marvel Universe, but was cancelled after ten issues.

In May 2017, Marvel released teasers with the characters of the Runaways. In June 2017, it was announced that Marvel would release a new Runaways series written by Rainbow Rowell, and illustrated by Kris Anka.[3] The new series was released in September 2017. In August 2021, Marvel celebrated the title's 100 issues with co-creator Adrian Alphona returning for a special giant-sized Runaways #38, final issue of Rowell's run.[4][18] In 2023, a six-issue arc resolving one of the cliffhangers from that issue written by Terry Blas and drawn by Bruno Olivera was published as part of the Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic series on the Marvel Unlimited app.[19]

Fictional team biography

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When Alex, Chase, Gert, Karolina, Molly, and Nico witness their parents ("The Pride") sacrifice a girl in an occult ceremony, the group runs off.[20] As the story progresses, the children learn of their heritage and abilities, and steal resources from their parents, including futuristic gauntlets, a dinosaur, and a mystical Staff. Using these resources, they manage to remove their parents, who were aided by their benefactors, the Gibborim, from their criminal hold of Los Angeles. Alex, concealing his true loyalty to his parents, betrays the other Runaways to the Pride; in the final battle with the Pride, Alex is incinerated by the Gibborim.[21]

With the Pride defeated, Nico becomes the de facto leader, and the other Runaways now vow to prevent other villains from filling in the void left by their parents.[22] When an older version of Gert time travels to the present, she begs the Runaways to find a boy named Victor Mancha and stop him before he grows up to become a villain in her time named "Victorious". He betrayed her and then murdered every hero on the planet. It is at this point she dies, but the Runaways decide to comply with her wish.[22] The Runaways track down Victor and discover that his actual "father" is Ultron who created Victor as a sleeper agent for the Avengers.[23] The Runaways foiled this plan, but Victor still fears this future may come true.[24] They take Victor in after realizing that he is in the same boat as they are. A shape-shifting alien Skrull Xavin arrives on earth and demands Karolina to leave with them.[25] After a brief confrontation with the Runaways, they explain that Karolina is their fiancée as arranged by their parents and they must go to stop the fifteen-year war between their races.[26] During the wedding ceremony, a fight breaks out between the two races and they barely escape before Majesdane is destroyed. They return to Earth, where they join the team and help rescue Molly along with the rest of the Runaways from the New Pride.[27][28] Right before the Runaways defeat a new incarnation of the Pride and Alex's resurrected father, Gertrude is fatally wounded. Before she passes, she transfers her power to control Old Lace to Chase.[29]

In the Civil War crossover event, the Young Avengers travel to Los Angeles to help the Runaways fight off the government agents and Flag-Smasher. The two teams encounter Noh-Varr, who works for S.H.I.E.L.D. and attempts to capture the teenagers.[30] Chase then hatches a plan, without the consent of the rest of the team, to sacrifice himself to the Gibborim, but the team comes to save him, which then causes the Gibborim to be obliterated.[31] When the Runaways are accidentally time-displaced in 1907, they encounter the deceased Runaway Gertrude Yorke's parents.[32] After defeating the Yorkes and deadly gang war, plant-manipulator Klara Prast joins the Runaways when they return to the present.[33] Upon returning from 1907, the Runaways find themselves in New York helping the Young Avengers during the Secret Invasion, where the Skrull Armada has invaded seeking Hulkling. Xavin pretended to be loyal to the Skrulls to protect her friends during an attack, but helps them retreat away from the battle.[34]

The Runaways are hunted by several remaining Majesdanian soldiers with the desire to capture Karolina for the problems caused on their planet; in a twisted turn of events, however, Xavin shape-shifts into Karolina and leaves with the Majesdanians.[35][36] The Runaways also prevent a zombie epidemic in Los Angeles.[37] Molly also visits the X-Men in San Francisco and reconciles with Wolverine.[38] The team is attacked while staying in Chase's parent's beach house. Old Lace is critically wounded saving Klara, whose powers cause foliage to keep the house from crumbling, but trapping everybody. A man alleging to be Chase's uncle appears and tries to help, but is followed by the military. The team runs away, but Chase separates and is critically wounded in a car accident while running across the street chasing a figure reminiscent to Gertrude.[39]

The reunited Runaways later formed an uneasy alliance with Daken in order to take down Marcus Roston, a superpowered criminal with ties to the Pride. Then they appeared again at the Avengers Academy asking for help in finding Old Lace, who has been banished into a secret dimension.[40]

The Runaways partially disbanded afterwards, with Victor joining Hank Pym's Avengers A.I. team while Nico and Chase were both captured by Arcade and forced to fight for their lives in Avengers Arena, later joining other teen superheroes who survived Arcade's games in Avengers Undercover. After Nico's brutal death, dismemberment, and subsequent resurrection in Avengers Arena, she is traumatized and has a hard time assimilating back with the Runaways. Chase seemed fine by his experiences in MurderWorld and relished his newfound fame. Chase returned to take care of Karolina, Molly, and Klara.[15] By the end of Avengers Undercover, however, the Runaways seem to be together once again.[41] Some time after the events of Avengers Undercover, Nico joins the A-Force before returning to Los Angeles.[42] After Victor's time with the Avengers A.I., he is recruited to work with Vision and moves in with him and his family in DC in The Vision (2015).[43]

Some time later, Chase used the Yorkes time machine to go back in time and save Gert before she was killed by Geoffrey Wilder. The plan partially works but Gert is still gravely injured. Nico managed to heal her and they went in search of the past members of the team in the hopes of reforming. Karolina had become a college student, living off her parents' royalties and in a relationship with Lightspeed from Power Pack, and Molly went to live with her grandmother and study middle school. Both turned down the offer to rejoin the team, but Gert accepted, becoming Molly's adopted sister living under her grandmother's rule. The pieces of Victor Mancha had been sent by the Avengers to Chase, and he managed to reactive him thereby triggering the "Victorious" program but not completely rebuild him.[44] After rescuing Molly and Gert from her mad scientist grandmother's house, the team reformed and began to live on a derelict underground Pride Hostel, with Nico and Chase magically becoming Molly's legal guardians.[45] Romance blossomed between Nico and Karolina and between Gert and Victor.[46]

Alex Wilder, reappeared to warn Runaways of an impending danger in the form of Seed of the Gibborim, a trio of gods and descendants of the Gibborim that their parents tried to summon with a ritual. They tried to get the team to continue their families' ritual, leaving one of the trio – Gib – to watch over them. On the day the ritual was supposed to take place, Gib betrayed the Seed. The two remaining gods were sent into the future to stop their threat. Gib joined the team while Alex was cast out as his former teammates did not trust him.

They were recruited to join a resurrected J-Team, given costumes and support to become official heroes. However, Gert later discovered that Doc Justice, the man who helped them, was simply trying to keep a brand going and had plans to sacrifice Karolina in order to boost his ratings, as he had done many times before. The team fought Doc Justice and, having defeated him, was about to walk away but Old Lace killed Doc and offered his soul to Gib.

Style

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The series does not use concepts of regular superhero behavior, such as aliases, uniforms, and team names. All the characters in Volume 1, except Alex Wilder, adopt codenames,[47] but they stop using their codenames by the end of Volume 1.[48][49] Unlike many other super hero teams,[citation needed] the Runaways have more females than males.[20] At one point, there was only one male on the team with four females, prompting other groups to refer to him as "the girls' getaway man".[50] At another point, the team has two males, four females and one gender shifter (and a female dinosaur).[51]

Early in the series, Molly is the only character who makes a costume, but she creates it from old bed sheets and clothes,[52] not the traditional uniform of superhero costumes; she never wears the costume again.[53] During battle, the Runaways mainly fight in their street clothes and call each other by their given names.[54] Furthermore, the children almost never refer to themselves as "the Runaways" as the series' title might suggest; their team simply goes unnamed, except for one brief instance, when Nico calls them "the Runaways", and tells them to "run away".[55] Other Marvel characters in the Marvel Universe usually refer to the nameless team as "the Pride's kids" or "those kids in L.A."[56] Vaughan even mocks the notion of superhero catchphrases such as "Hulk smash!", "It's Clobberin' Time", or "Avengers assemble!".[57] During a battle with Swarm, Nico semi-sarcastically tells Victor the team's rallying call is "Try not to die".[57] However, despite Vaughan's efforts to break down the superhero clichés within Runaways, Marvel's handbooks and website still refer to the characters by their codenames.[1] The Marvel miniseries Mystic Arcana, published late in 2007, features Nico Minoru under her superhero alias "Sister Grimm", a name she has not answered to since Runaways volume two began;[58] the character one-shot's story takes place between 17 and 18 of Runaways Volume 1 but she is not referred to by the code-name in it.[59]

Spin-off

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Excelsior was a support group consisting of former teenage superheroes from defunct Marvel comic series[60] (though one of their members – Lightspeed – was and remains a cast member of a financially and critically successful series of Power Pack books aimed at younger readers). Excelsior was founded by Mickey Musashi (Turbo of the New Warriors) and Phil Urich (the heroic former Green Goblin), and the group's stated goals were to help fellow/former teenage superheroes to adjust to normal lives and dissuade other super-powered teenagers from becoming heroes.[60] Though they originally debuted under the name "Excelsior", the title of the spin-off series was changed from Excelsior to Loners, due to copyright issues, as Stan Lee held a trademark on the term "Excelsior!"[61][62]

Characters

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  • Bold indicates current member

Founding members

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Character Alias Joined in Notes
Alex Wilder Runaways #1 (July 2003)[20] The son of mafia bosses, he was a child prodigy at strategic thinking and planning.[63] Later betrayed the team in Runaways #16, and died the following issue.[64] Re-appears in Runaways Volume 5 #12 as a living corpse.[65]
Nico Minoru The Gloom; formerly Sister Grimm The daughter of dark wizards, she is a witch capable of manipulating magic.[63] She becomes the group's leader, following Alex's departure.
Karolina Dean Princess Justice; formerly Lucy in the Sky The daughter of alien invaders, she is a solar-powered alien known as a Majesdanian.[63]
Molly Hayes Blue-J; formerly Bruiser, Princess Powerful The daughter of telepathic mutants, she is a mutant whose powers include super-strength and invulnerability.[63]
Chase Stein Gun Arm; formerly Talkback, Neo, Darkhawk, Chasehawk The son of mad scientists, he steals his father's flame generating/manipulating gauntlets called "the Fistigons".[63]
Gertrude Yorkes Formerly Arsenic The daughter of time-traveling criminals, she used to have an empathic and telepathic link with Old Lace.[63] Dies in Runaways Volume 2 #18,[66] but rejoined after her resurrection in Runaways Volume 5 #1.[67]

Later recruits

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Character Alias Joined in Notes
Old Lace Runaways #2 (July 2003)[68] A genetically engineered dinosaur from the 87th century; had a telepathic and empathic bond with Gert and later Chase.[63]
Topher Runaways #7 (December 2003)[52] A hundred-year-old vampire who joined the Runaways under the pretense of having been forced into a life of crime by his parents. He planned on turning the Runaways into his undead-vampire familiars. Died in Runaways #10 when he drank Karolina's blood and the solar energy in her blood incinerated him.[69]
Leapfrog Runaways #18 (November 2004)[70] A sentient frog-shaped vehicle with an advanced artificial intelligence designed by Chase's parents, it is the group's personal transport equipped with lasers and a cloaking device.[70]
Zeke Zheng Runaways An Original Novel (January 2018)[71] A teenager with the ability to switch his body with one of the Kurdogrim (a race of elder gods similar to the Gibborim). Zeke infiltrated and manipulated the Runaways to gain their aid in defeating the Nightwatch to allow the Kurdogrim to enslave humanity. He was defeated by the Runaways and captured by the Nightwatch.[71]
Allis Abernathy Runaways An Original Novel (January 2018)[71] A telepathic teenager with the ability to influence the thoughts and actions of others. She infiltrated the Runaways after a faux-rescue and became a romantic interest for Karolina. She used her abilities to convince the Runaways to accept both herself and Zeke. She was defeated by the Runaways and captured by the Nightwatch.[71]
Victor Mancha Kid Justice, formerly Victorious Runaways Volume 2 #6 (September 2005)[24] The creation of the Avengers' foe Ultron and Marianella Mancha, he is a cyborg who can manipulate electricity and metal.[63] Victor left the team to join Avengers A.I. and died in Vision (2016) #11;[72] having since been reactivated as 'just' his head.[73]
Xavin Runaways Volume 2 #17 (August 2006)[74] The child of Skrull warlords, Xavin can shape-shift and also manifest the powers of the Fantastic Four. Xavin leaves the team in Runaways Volume 3 #6.[75]
Klara Prast Formerly Rose Red, Tower of Flower Runaways Volume 2 #30 (August 2008)[76] A Swiss immigrant to America from 1907 and child bride of an abusive older man, she can control the growth of plants.[77] Currently adopted by a homosexual couple after the team disbanded.
Rufus Runaways Volume 5 #6 (April 2018)[78] One of a number of stray cats artificially given telepathic mutant powers by Molly's Grandmother for use as spies. Rufus joined the Runaways following Dr. Hayes' defeat.[78]
Gib Old God Runaways Volume 5 #18 (April 2019)[79] Former member of the Seed of the Gibborim, Gib is a six-fingered giant with immense strength. Remained with the Runaways after his nestmates, Bo and Rim, were sent 999 years into the future by Gert.[79]
Doombot Runaways Volume 5 #32 (December 2020)[80] A Doombot reprogrammed by Hank Pym who became Victor's former Avengers teammate and friend. Doombot visited the Runaways to offer to build a new body for Victor's severed head, eventually moving in with the team following the betrayal of Doc Justice.[80]

Other versions

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Heroine

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At one point, Gertrude's future self travels back in time.[54] She is in her thirties, appearing under the name Heroine, and is without Old Lace.[54] Nico reveals, with the aid of magic, that this version of Gertrude is the leader of the Avengers of her timeline.[50] Superheroes in her time includes characters yet to make an official appearance in the regular Marvel Universe, including an "Iron Woman", a heroic Scorpion, the "Fantastic Fourteen", and "Captain Americas".[50] She, the rest of her team, the X-Men (led by Armor), and the Fantastic Fourteen are killed by Victor Mancha's future self, who completed his original mission programmed by Ultron to become the ultimate supervillain "Victorious".[50]

House of M

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In the House of M reality warp, the Pride is mentioned as ruling not only Los Angeles, but all of Southern California. Unlike in the normal reality, their children stay with their parents.[81] Karolina is mentioned as being a "go-to" girl for the Wolfpack.[81] When the Scarlet Witch takes the majority of the mutants populations' powers, Molly is one of the handful that keeps her powers.[82]

In an interview with Comic Book Resources, Brian K. Vaughan revealed that Runaways (despite being in the main Marvel Universe) will not refer to the House of M reality warp. Vaughan's reason for not wanting Runaways to refer to the Scarlet Witch's attack was because he did not want the readers of Runaways to be confused about the complex House of M storyline.[82] He did, however say there would be a brief one-line reference, which happened in the following issue: after Molly angrily punches Wolverine out of a church, he lands in the snow and bitterly says, "Only 198 mutants left on the planet... and that girl had to be one of them."[83] The events of House of M and "Decimation" are referred to later in an issue written by Chris Yost with Wolverine encountering Molly again and stating, "I don't know if you're keeping up with the current events, but there used to be millions of mutants and now there's under 200."[38]

Marvel Zombies

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In Marvel Zombies/Army of Darkness #2, the Blob is chased by various zombie super heroes. Behind him, in the background, zombie versions of the Runaways are shown feeding upon Old Lace.[84]

Wha... Huh?

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Goofy versions of the original team, including Alex Wilder, are seen in the Wha... Huh? one shot as part of a joke about Wolverine appearing in every comic including Archie, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Pokémon.[85]

What If...?

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In December 2008, all five issues of What If...? featured the Runaways becoming the Young Avengers as back-up stories.[86] The five-part backup feature (entitled What If Runaways became Young Avengers?) illustrates how Iron Lad recruits the Runaways as the next new wave of the Avengers,[87] forcing them to be an actual superhero team with costumes. However, it is later revealed that the Iron Lad that brought them together was actually Victor Mancha; Iron Lad ran into Victor's future self when attempting to flee to the Avengers' era, with Victorious travelling back with him and using Victor to hijack his equipment. Kang's subsequent attempt to rescue his younger self results in Iron Lad being killed. With Kang subsequently erased from history, Victor destroys his future self and departs via Kang's time-belt to find his own way, leaving the Runaways to continue as Young Avengers, with Chase now using parts of the Iron Lad armor after he was injured in a fight with Victorious.[87] Written by C.B. Cebulski and drawn by Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante, the story had originally been called What If the Runaways didn't run away? But it was not until Cebulski accidentally stumbled onto the Young Avengers storyline that he decide to merge the two stories.[87] Joe Quesada, editor in chief of Marvel Comics revealed early in his online interview feature, "MyCup o' Joe", that the main villain in the What if? storyline is Victorious, though Kang the Conqueror makes an appearance.[88] A reviewer, Jesse Schedeen of IGN cited What If...? itself as "a let down", although the Runaways back-up story was positively received.[89]

Ultimate Marvel

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In the Ultimate Marvel universe, a version of the Runaways exist, but as an all-mutant covert team under S.H.I.E.L.D. Director General Nick Fury called Ultimate X.[90] After the events of Ultimatum, Nick Fury contacted former X-Men Jean Grey aka Karen Grant with a purpose to unite fellow mutants to combat threats mostly a conflict in Southeast Asian Republic/SEAR with two cities of superhumans. Members include Jimmy Hudson, son of the late Wolverine,[91] Elizabeth "Liz" Allan aka Firestar, a former classmate of Spider-Man who discovered she was a pyrokinetic mutant,[92] and Derek Morgan aka The Guardian, a vigilante in Chicago who can sprout wings, talons and glowing red eyes.[93] The team was officially named The Runaways in Ultimate Comics: Ultimates.[94]

Battle of the Atom

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An alternate future version of an adult Molly Hayes appeared in the X-Men crossover event Battle of the Atom.[95] Initially arriving under the guise of a team of future X-Men, Molly and her companions were later revealed to be members of a new Brotherhood of Mutants led by Raze, the shape-shifting son of Wolverine and Mystique.[96] Molly appears in the comic as a tall, muscular woman with an armored arm and no longer seems to be affected by the fatigue she formerly experienced after using her powers. Following the Brotherhood's defeat, Molly hid with her team.[97] In a subsequent encounter it is revealed that Molly was under mind control, she and her companions are freed and return to their future.[98] The other Runaways are mentioned in the event, but do not appear.

Secret Wars

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An alternate version of the Runaways star in the comic's fourth volume, taking place during Secret Wars under the Battleworld banner. The mini series was created by ND Stevenson and Sanford Greene. In the series, a different group of children, who are students at the Victor von Doom Institute for Gifted Youths in Doomstadt, discover that the school's annual "final exams" are actually fatal. They escape but are chased down by senior student Bucky Barnes, under orders from school headmaster Valeria Von Doom.

Nico Minoru appears part of the A-Force under the War Zones banner.[99]

Members

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The new team includes alternate versions of Marvel heroes such as:

  • Amadeus Cho of the Warzone, supposedly the brains of the group, as he can rig into computers and Doombots. He slightly admires Delphyne Gorgon.
  • Cloak and Dagger of Arachnia, Tyrone is Dagger and Tandy is Cloak. The pair are siblings.
  • Delphyne Gorgon of Arcadia, another member of the Night Witches. She loses an arm during the story.
  • Frostbite (Sanna Strand) of Killville, a tough female who always sticks to the rules. She strongly dislikes Jubilee.
  • Jubilee of Limbo, a member of a gang-type group called the Night Witches. However, it is not confirmed whether she is a vampire or not.
  • Molly Hayes of the Kingdom of Manhattan, the only original Runaways character to appear.
  • Pixie (Megan Gwynn) of Mutopia, the third member of Night Witches. Currently deceased.
  • Skaar of Greenland, the Hulk of the group and Cho's bodyguard.

Bibliography

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Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2005 Eisner Award Best Writer Brian K. Vaughan Won [101]
2006 Harvey Award Best Continuing or Limited Series Runaways [102]
Shuster Award Outstanding Artist Adrian Alphona Nominated [103]
2007 Peach Award Georgia Peach Book Award For Teen Readers Runaways [104]
Shuster Award Outstanding Artist Adrian Alphona [105]
2009 Eisner Award Best Cover Artist Jo Chen [106]
2019 GLAAD Media Award Outstanding Comic Book Runaways [107]
Eisner Award Best Continuing Series [108]

In other media

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Promotion image of the Runaways from the 2017 television series of the same name (L:R: Ariela Barer as Gert Yorkes, Lyrica Okano as Nico Minoru, Rhenzy Feliz as Alex Wilder, Gregg Sulkin as Chase Stein, Virginia Gardner as Karolina Dean, Allegra Acosta as Molly Hernandez).

Television

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Main article: Runaways (TV series)

In May 2008, a film version of the comic was in the scripting process, with Brian K. Vaughan writing and Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios President of Production, producing.[109] Feige has said, "In our discussions with Brian, we wanted him to be the person to bring it to life. I think it won't be a precise story line of any [of his comics], but certainly it will be most similar to the tone or origins of his structure in its initial run".[110] A 2011 release was considered,[109] as Feige had expected a finished script in early 2009.[111] In April 2010, Peter Sollett emerged as the front runner to direct the movie.[112] In May 2010, British screenwriter Drew Pearce, known for the TV series No Heroics, was reported to be writing the film for Marvel Studios.[113] In July 2010, it was reported that filming would begin sometime between March–July 2011.[114] On August 5, 2010, preliminary casting for the film began.[115]

In October 2010, production plans were halted when Marvel chose to focus on The Avengers. It was hoped that the film would be scheduled for release sometime in 2014,[116] but the only two releases that year were Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy. In March 2013, Kevin Feige said during an interview that they elected not to make the film, but that Drew Pearce had been reassigned to Iron Man 3 on the strength of his Runaways script. On September 24, 2013, Pearce revealed that the film is currently shelved due to the success of The Avengers, but also suggested it could see a release at some point in the future.[117]

While talking about All Hail the King, Pearce revealed he had been thinking about the possibility of Runaways being adapted as a TV series.[118] In August 2016, Hulu ordered a pilot along with additional scripts for a Runaways TV series written by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.[119] Filming will start in February 2017.[120] It was later announced that Schwartz and Savage were jointly hired to be co-showrunners of the series. In February 2017, Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb, announced that the roster of the team had been cast with Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Gregg Sulkin, and Allegra Acosta will appear in the series as Alex Wilder, Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, Gert Yorkes, Chase Stein, and Molly Hernandez respectively.[121] Later that same month the cast for their parents, the team of supervillains known as The Pride, were announced. In July 2017, Jeph Loeb officially confirmed that it takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Runaways is a comic book series published by , featuring a team of teenagers who discover their parents are supervillains and band together to oppose them. Created by writer and artist Adrian Alphona, the series debuted with Runaways #1 on April 16, 2003. The core premise centers on six Los Angeles-based teens—, Nico Minoru, , , , and —who witness their parents, known as the , performing a and flee to dismantle the criminal cabal. Each member possesses unique abilities or gadgets, such as Nico's sorcery via the Staff of One, Karolina's alien flight powers, and Molly's , often inherited or stolen from their parents' resources. The original 2003-2004 miniseries, comprising 18 issues, established the Runaways as reluctant heroes combating the Pride's apocalyptic scheme involving the ancient Gibborim giants, culminating in the betrayal and death of leader and the team's relocation to New York. It was followed by an ongoing volume from 2005 to 2008, initially under and completed by , further exploring themes of family betrayal, identity, and adolescence. Subsequent runs by writers , Kathryn Immonen, and introduced new members like (an android), (a alien), and Klara Prast (a plant-manipulating ), while addressing losses such as Gertrude's and temporary disbandments. The series has crossed over with teams like the and Avengers, emphasizing the Runaways' outsider status in the . Notable for its diverse cast—including LGBTQ+ representation through characters like —and focus on teen drama amid superhero action, Runaways has influenced Marvel's younger narratives and inspired a 2017-2019 television adaptation. In 2025, a five-issue limited series by writer and artist Elena Casagrande, tied to the "One World Under Doom" event, relaunched the team's adventures, concluding in October 2025.

Publication history

Early volumes (2003-2009)

The Runaways series was created by writer and artist Adrian Alphona, debuting with issue #1 on April 16, 2003, under ' short-lived Tsunami imprint, which aimed to attract younger readers and manga enthusiasts with accessible superhero stories. The title was initially positioned as a prestige project outside Marvel's main continuity, emphasizing teen rebellion against parental villains in a grounded setting. Volume 1 ran for 18 issues from April 2003 to August 2004, introducing the core team of six teenagers—, , , Nico Minoru, , and —and their supervillainous parents, collectively known as the . Penned by with primary art by Alphona, the run built critical acclaim for its witty dialogue, diverse characters, and subversion of tropes, earning praise as a fresh entry in Marvel's lineup. Despite this buzz, the series was canceled in September 2004 due to modest periodical sales estimated in the low tens of thousands per issue, below Marvel's thresholds for ongoing viability at the time. However, robust sales of the digest-sized trade paperback collections, which appealed to audiences and younger readers, prompted Marvel to revive the . Volume 2 relaunched in February 2005 and concluded after 30 issues in June 2008, with Vaughan scripting the first 24 issues alongside Alphona's art for much of the run and guest spots by Takeshi Miyazawa and Mike Norton, particularly for the "Parental Guidance" arc in issues #19-21 that addressed team losses and growth. The volume incorporated event tie-ins, including the 2006 one-shot X-Men/Runaways, a crossover with the Civil War storyline that exposed the team to broader Marvel threats and heightened visibility. Vaughan's departure after issue #24, driven by commitments to other projects like Y: The Last Man, led to Joss Whedon taking over for the final six issues (#25-30), introducing new member Klara Prast in the "Dead End Kids" arc amid continued positive reviews for maintaining the series' emotional depth. Sales improved modestly with the relaunch, bolstered by trade success and crossovers, but remained mid-tier, averaging around 15,000-20,000 copies monthly by 2007. Following Vaughan's exit and Whedon's brief stint, Volume 3 began in September 2008 under Marvel's post-Secret Invasion initiative, running for 14 issues until November 2009 with a rotating creative team that included Terry Moore for the opening "Dead Wrong" arc (#1-6), Christopher Yost and James Asmus for "Rock Zombies" (#7-10), and Kathryn Immonen for the concluding "Homeschooling" arc (#11-14), illustrated by Sara Pichelli. Immonen's run emphasized internal team fractures and interpersonal tensions in the wake of prior losses, providing a more introspective tone while attempting to resolve lingering plot threads from earlier volumes. The volume faced mixed critical reception, with praise for Pichelli's dynamic art but criticism for uneven pacing and unresolved elements due to its abrupt end from declining sales, which dropped below 10,000 copies by the final issues. Multiple relaunches during this era stemmed from creator availability—such as Vaughan's shift to television and comics elsewhere—and strategic tie-ins to Marvel events, though persistent low direct market performance limited longevity.

Hiatus and revivals (2010-2017)

Following the conclusion of the third volume in November 2009, the Runaways series entered a prolonged hiatus, with the team largely absent from ongoing titles until sporadic guest appearances and limited revivals in the mid-2010s. During this period from 2010 to 2015, individual Runaways members featured in crossover events and supporting roles in other Marvel books, reflecting the team's intermittent status amid Marvel's broader event-driven publishing strategy. For instance, several core members appeared in #27 (October 2012), where they clashed and collaborated with the young heroes of that academy in a story involving a rescue mission for Old Lace. Similarly, and were central to (January 2013–January 2014), a 2012 event to that stranded teen heroes in deadly games, impacting their character arcs with trauma and survival themes. To fill the gap, Marvel released reprints and short-form content exploring the characters' backstories, including the 2011 digest edition of Runaways: Pride & Joy, which repackaged the original 2003 arc introducing the team. These efforts kept the property alive without a full series, aligning with Marvel's strategy of leveraging during low-output periods. The hiatus ended with a brief revival in Runaways Volume 4 (May–November 2015), a four-issue by N.D. Stevenson and Sanford Greene, which reunited a fragmented team in a post- setting focused on survival and new alliances. The most substantial return came with Runaways Volume 5 in 2017, launched in September under writer and artist as part of Marvel's post- relaunch. This 38-issue run (September 2017–August 2021) reunited the core surviving members—, , , , Gert Yorkes (with Old Lace), and —emphasizing interpersonal drama, romantic tensions, and team dysfunction in a rom-com-inflected narrative style influenced by Rowell's prose work. New threats, including resurgent family legacies and antagonistic forces like the , drove the plot while highlighting emotional reunions and growth, though sales pressures and Marvel's shifting priorities led to the series' conclusion in 2021.

Recent series (2025-present)

In 2025, Marvel Comics relaunched the Runaways series as a five-issue limited miniseries, announced on March 5 and debuting with issue #1 on June 11. Written by returning author Rainbow Rowell and illustrated by Elena Casagrande, the series serves as a tie-in to the publisher's major crossover event One World Under Doom, where Doctor Doom establishes a global regime. The storyline centers on the fractured Runaways team navigating personal losses and external dangers in a Doom-controlled world. grapples with the absence of her girlfriend, best friend, and her own magic powers, while team members , , and are initially scattered or estranged; attempts to reunite the group amid pursuits by Doom's forces. A key element involves a reprogrammed Doombot joining the team, prompting Doom to target them directly, forcing a reformation to confront multiversal-scale threats tied to the event. Issues #1 through #5, released monthly from June to October 29, explore Nico's leadership challenges, Karolina's emotional growth in isolation, and a tense reunion with Alex, culminating in efforts to reconcile differences against Doom's overwhelming authority. This relaunch integrates into contemporary Marvel lore, reflecting a post-event with heightened global stakes, while emphasizing themes of found family resilience. The series features an updated visual style through Casagrande's dynamic artwork, enhancing character expressions and action sequences compared to prior volumes, and maintains the team's diverse representation across and multicultural identities. Publishing under Marvel's 2025 slate, the miniseries saw monthly releases with variant covers by artists including Stephanie Hans and , aligning with broader event promotions. averaged 8/10 across reviews for the debut issue, praising Rowell's character-driven narrative and Casagrande's art, though some noted a slower pace focused on setup over immediate action; fan response highlighted enthusiasm for the team's return and Doom integration, contributing to strong trade paperback interest.

Fictional team biography

Formation and initial conflicts

The Runaways team originated in 2003 when a group of teenagers—, Nico Minoru, , , , and —discovered that their parents belonged to the , a secret syndicate of supervillains who ruled the city's criminal underworld. The revelation occurred during the Pride's annual gala at the Wilder mansion, where Alex, having previously found a hidden passageway in his home, guided the others to eavesdrop on the proceedings. Peering through the secret chamber, the teens witnessed their parents in ritual attire performing a with the mystical Staff of One to appease the ancient Gibborim, entities promising the Pride power, wealth, and a paradisiacal future after Earth's . This shocking event, central to the team's formation, compelled the group to reject their families and flee into the night, vowing to dismantle the Pride's operations. In the immediate aftermath, the fledgling team acquired tools and unlocked latent abilities from their parents' lairs, forging their initial capabilities as vigilantes. Nico seized the Staff of One, granting her spellcasting powers; Chase donned the experimental Fistigons for enhanced strength and blasts; Karolina shed her power-inhibiting bracelet, revealing her Skrull heritage and solar energy manipulation; Molly's mutant superhuman strength surfaced during a moment of distress; and Gertrude bonded telepathically with Old Lace, a bio-engineered Deinonychus dinosaur hidden in the Yorkes' laboratory. The group sought refuge in the Hostel, a dilapidated beachfront mansion that served as their underground headquarters, where early tensions arose from clashing personalities—such as Alex's strategic leadership versus Gertrude's cynicism—but mutual distrust of adults fostered tentative bonds. Their name, "the Runaways," was coined during an encounter with the superhero duo Cloak and Dagger, who tracked them as potential runaways in need of guidance. The team's first conflicts tested their resolve against smaller-scale threats while they plotted against the . Operating from the , they intervened in street-level crimes, including clashes with vampires preying on Hollywood and corrupt police enforcing the 's influence, honing their teamwork amid interpersonal drama like romantic tensions between Karolina and Nico. These skirmishes built their confidence, but the core antagonism remained the , culminating in assaults on the parents' individual bases and a against the and the summoned Gibborim at their ritual site on a beach. In the ensuing battle against the and the summoned Gibborim, Alex's betrayal was exposed—he had secretly aided his parents to secure his own future—leading to his at the hands of the disappointed giants after the ritual's failure. With the vanquished and their parents deceased, the emerged as a self-reliant unit, committed to preventing similar villainy without relying on adult heroes.

Major story arcs and evolutions

In Volume 2 of the Runaways series, the "Parental Guidance" arc (issues #13-18) saw the emergence of a new incarnation of the Pride attempting to resurrect Alex Wilder, but they instead revived his father, Geoffrey Wilder, from the 1980s. This resurrection led to intense family conflicts, with Geoffrey manipulating the team through deception and betrayal, culminating in the kidnapping of Molly Hayes and a sacrificial plot targeting Gert Yorkes to appease the Gibborim. The arc highlighted the Runaways' ongoing struggle with their parents' legacy, as Geoffrey's actions sowed discord, including revealing a secret kiss between Chase Stein and Nico Minoru, straining relationships within the group. Following this, the team continued operations from their base in , marking a shift toward independence. The Civil War tie-in miniseries (2006) further divided the Runaways, as the superhuman registration act forced ideological splits, with the offering aid but raising trust issues amid the broader conflict. This event positioned the Runaways against the pro-registration side, leading to temporary alliances and internal debates over heroism versus survival. Volumes 3 and 4 introduced significant team expansions and crises. The "Dead Wrong" arc (Volume 3, issues #1-6) involved an invasion by Majesdanian soldiers seeking , during which the Runaways recruited , a cybernetic teen initially believed deceased but revealed as a creation of . Internal squabbles over strategy escalated as the team debated confrontation versus evasion, ultimately integrating Mancha as a provisional member after proving his loyalty. The "Rock Zombies" arc (Volume 3, issues #7-10) depicted a bizarre outbreak in , where a radio DJ's enchanted song transformed patients into zombies under a magician's control. , now including Mancha, , and Klara Prast, confronted the horde, blending horror elements with their fight against everyday threats amplified by magic. Volumes 3 and 4 culminated in the team's dissolution after battles with the Fallen and grief over losses exposed fractures, exacerbated by ' power overload during a confrontation with Majesdanian forces and internal grief. Volume 5 (2017 revival) focused on reunion in the "Find Your Way Home" arc, where scattered members like and reassembled with new allies, including the shape-shifting and others, while facing conflicts with a rival team impersonating them, Quake, and personal traumas from past losses. This storyline emphasized mending broken bonds amid threats like the rival team's manipulative schemes, introducing fresh dynamics to the group's heroism. Over these volumes, the Runaways evolved from a vengeance-driven escape from familial evil to broader heroic engagements, integrating into the through events like (2008 miniseries), where they allied with the against Skrull infiltrators, including a Skrull impersonating a teammate. Key evolutions included deaths and resurrections, such as Gert Yorkes' fatal stabbing by Geoffrey Wilder in Vol. 3 #14 (2009), followed by using a time machine to save her, allowing revival via Nico's magic and medical aid. These changes underscored themes of resilience, transforming personal vendettas into universe-spanning battles.

Disbandments, reunions, and themes

The Runaways' history is marked by cyclical disbandments driven by profound losses and internal fractures. Following the events of the fourth volume in 2009, the team dissolved amid the grief over ' death, which occurred during a confrontation with Geoffrey Wilder and left her partner, , in deep mourning. This tragedy compounded tensions from earlier revelations, such as Victor Mancha's origins as a engineered by to infiltrate and dismantle the Avengers, fostering distrust despite Mancha's resistance to his programming and eventual integration into the group. With their families dismantled and no central base, the members dispersed, leading to isolated pursuits and sporadic crossovers during a prolonged hiatus. Reunions have often been partial and event-driven, reflecting the team's enduring but fragile bonds. In Avengers Arena (2012–2013), core members Nico Minoru and Chase Stein were thrust into a lethal survival contest on Murderworld, orchestrated by Norman Osborn, with brief cameos from others underscoring their scattered state and survival instincts. A more comprehensive reformation arrived in 2017 with the fifth volume, helmed by writer Rainbow Rowell, which reassembled the founding lineup to navigate personal growth and external dangers after years apart. The 2025 five-issue limited series, tied to the One World Under Doom event, presents another iteration of reunion, with members like Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, and Gert Yorkes contending with a reprogrammed Doombot ally and Emperor Doom's regime; in this series, the reunited members thwart aspects of Doom's global regime, reaffirming their bonds before scattering once more as of October 2025, though absences among the group highlight ongoing instability. The series explores themes of rebellion against oppressive authority, as the protagonists defy their villainous parental legacies to claim autonomy in a world that views them as threats. Found family emerges as a , portraying ' chosen connections as a vital counter to isolation and betrayal, fostering loyalty amid chaos. LGBTQ+ representation is integral, particularly through the authentic romance between and , which advances Marvel's diversity by centering relationships without . Narratively, the Runaways employs non-linear storytelling and endings to mirror the unpredictability of , prioritizing emotional depth and interpersonal drama over spectacle-driven action. Creator drew stylistic influences from Joss Whedon's ensemble works, such as , blending witty teen dynamics with high-stakes adventure, alongside to appeal to emerging readers.

Characters

Founding members

The founding members of the Runaways were six teenagers who discovered their parents' involvement in the villainous organization known as the and banded together to oppose them. These original members—, , , , , and —each brought unique abilities, backgrounds, and motivations to the team, shaped by their families' dark secrets. Their formation stemmed from a shared act of rebellion against the Pride's ritual sacrifices to the ancient entities called the Gibborim. Nico Minoru (Sister Grimm) was the daughter of Tina and Robert Minoru, two powerful magicians within the who conducted soul sacrifices to gain favor from the Gibborim. Growing up in , Nico initially lived a normal life until she witnessed her parents' ritual murder of an innocent girl, prompting her to investigate further with the other children. Her powers emerged during a confrontation when her mother stabbed her, causing Nico to absorb the mystical Staff of One—a family artifact that only activates when she draws her own blood, allowing her to cast spells with verbal commands. The Staff's mechanics limit each specific spell to one use, as repetition leads to unpredictable or reversed effects, forcing Nico to improvise creatively in battle. Over time, she developed the ability to cast minor spells without the Staff and, after a , gained a mystical arm that enhanced her sorcery. As a co-founder of , Nico's intelligence and moral compass positioned her for a arc, especially after the initial leader's , guiding the team through crises while grappling with her heritage as the child of Darkhold worshippers. Her early costumes reflected a goth aesthetic with homemade elements, evolving to incorporate the Staff's redesigned form and her altered arm for a more battle-ready appearance. Karolina Dean (Lucy in the Sky) hailed from the Hollywood elite as the daughter of actors Leslie and Frank Dean, who were secretly Majesdanian aliens and members concealing their extraterrestrial origins on . Raised to believe she had a rare , Karolina wore a medical bracelet that suppressed her true nature until ' discovery of the 's crimes forced her to remove it, revealing her solar-powered abilities. As a Majesdanian, she can manipulate light energy to generate bioluminescent auras, project blasts, create force fields, and achieve high-speed flight by absorbing solar radiation, though prolonged absence from sunlight weakens her. Her heritage tied directly to the , as her parents used their influence to cover up sacrifices while hiding her alien identity to protect her from persecution. Karolina co-founded the team after uncovering evidence of her parents' villainy, contributing her powers to initial escapes and battles, while navigating her closeted sexuality, including early attractions to female teammates that complicated team dynamics. Molly Hayes (Bruiser/Princess Powerful) was the youngest founding member at age 11, daughter of telepathic Pride members Gene and Alice Hayes, whose villainous activities involved serving the Gibborim through sacrifices. Unlike the others, Molly did not witness the initial ritual but learned of her parents' crimes when the Runaways infiltrated her home to rescue her, activating her mutant powers in self-defense against her own family. She possesses superhuman strength capable of lifting heavy objects and near-invulnerability, though using her abilities exhausts her, often leading to immediate sleep; her powers are expected to increase with maturity. Family experiments by her grandfather, Dr. Hayes, on her parents granted them telepathy, indirectly influencing Molly's emergence as a mutant, though she views the Runaways as her true family. As the team's powerhouse, Molly played a key role in disrupting Pride rituals during formation, preferring the self-chosen alias "Princess Powerful" over the nickname "Bruiser" given by a teammate, and she often wore simple, childlike costumes adapted for combat. Chase Stein (Talkback) grew up as the son of scientists and Victor Stein, abusive members who traded souls to the Gibborim for personal gain, in a household marked by neglect and violence due to his parents' intellectual disdain for his athletic interests. Lacking innate superpowers, Chase relied on his mechanical aptitude, stealing his parents' inventions like the Fistigons—high-tech gauntlets that fire powerful energy blasts—and for reconnaissance during the team's early operations. He also piloted the , a frog-shaped for transport, showcasing his background as a self-taught who fixed gadgets to support the group. Chase co-founded after spying on a sacrifice, using his brash attitude and tech skills to secure their first hideout, "The Hostel," and aid in escapes from their parents. His costumes typically involved practical gear integrated with his parents' stolen tech, evolving minimally as he focused on functionality over flair. Alex Wilder was the son of crime lords Geoffrey and Catherine Wilder, influential Pride leaders who orchestrated sacrifices to secure paradise for themselves and their child through the Gibborim's pact. A strategic prodigy with no superhuman abilities but exceptional intelligence in logic, planning, and manipulation, Alex initiated the Runaways by hacking security footage to expose the Pride's ritual, uniting the group as their initial leader. He drew on a forbidden book detailing the Pride's history to guide early strategies, positioning himself as the team's tactician during formation. However, his loyalty to his parents led to a devastating betrayal, where he secretly allied with the Pride to protect his family, culminating in his death at the hands of the Gibborim during the Rite of Thunder. However, Alex was later resurrected and has appeared in antagonistic and allied roles, including rejoining the Runaways in the 2025 series. Gertrude Yorkes (Arsenic), daughter of time-displaced criminals Stacey and Dale Yorkes from the 87th century, suspected her parents' villainy early due to their odd behavior and the presence of Old Lace, a genetically engineered they created as her . The Yorkes joined the after time-traveling to the present, participating in sacrifices to the Gibborim while hiding their temporal origins. Gert possessed no personal superpowers but shared a telepathic, empathetic link with Old Lace, allowing non-verbal communication and command over the dinosaur's combat abilities, including enhanced strength, speed, and razor-sharp claws; this bond could temporarily transfer to others in emergencies. Rejecting her family ties, she adopted the codename "" to symbolize cutting connections and co-founded after confronting her parents' crimes, using her intelligence and no-nonsense attitude to rally the team. She was later killed by a member in Runaways vol. 2 #30, but in the 2025 series, travels back to save her from the fatal wound, though she remains dying from her injuries. Her costumes were utilitarian, often paired with Old Lace in tandem operations, without significant evolutions noted in early arcs.

Later additions and allies

As the Runaways evolved beyond their founding members, the team expanded with new recruits who brought unique abilities and backgrounds, often complicating group dynamics due to personal traumas and power imbalances. , an android hybrid created by the villain using human DNA, joined during the second volume after the team prematurely activated his latent electromagnetic manipulation powers, which allow him to control metal and generate energy blasts similar to those of Magneto. Despite initial suspicions stemming from a future vision portraying him as a traitor, Victor resisted Ultron's programming and helped defeat the AI, earning a probationary spot on the team in Runaways vol. 2 #6. His integration involved navigating romantic tensions, particularly with Nico Minoru, and adapting his superhuman strength and self-repair capabilities to the group's street-level conflicts. Xavin, a genderfluid warrior training as a Super-Skrull, became an ally through an arranged betrothal to , forged by their parents' interstellar pact to avert war between the and Majesdanians. Joining in Runaways vol. 2 #13, Xavin's and energy projection abilities aided the team during space missions and battles against the reformed , though their rigid sense of duty often clashed with the ' informal structure. The relationship with Karolina deepened during a failed peacekeeping effort on Majesdane, but Xavin impersonated Karolina to appease invaders in Runaways vol. 3 #6, resolving the planetary conflict; Xavin survived the encounter and later rejoined the team. Klara Prast, a young mutant from 1907 with chlorokinesis—the ability to control and accelerate plant growth—joined after the Runaways accidentally transported her to the present during a time-travel mishap in Runaways vol. 2 #27-30. Rescued from an abusive , Klara's powers proved vital in environmental threats and team defenses, but her 19th-century upbringing led to cultural clashes and , straining her adjustment to modern life. She briefly departed the group to live with foster parents after Runaways vol. 11, citing a desire for stability away from constant danger. Non-human ally Old Lace, a genetically engineered from the 87th century, served as a fierce bonded telepathically to , enabling coordinated attacks and shared sensations. Created by the time-traveling Dale and Stacey Yorkes as a future for their daughter, Old Lace integrated early but expanded the team's tactical options with her predatory instincts and durability, though her inability to speak limited direct communication beyond Gert. Short-lived recruit Topher, a posing as a fellow runaway, briefly joined in Runaways vol. 1 #7-10 after the team intervened in a , drawn to his tales of parental . His speed and strength initially bolstered the group, but his bloodlust emerged, leading to an attack on Old Lace and a fatal confrontation where Karolina's solar energy caused him to combust. These expansions highlighted ongoing challenges, including power rivalries—such as Victor's tech clashing with Nico's magic—and emotional tolls from losses, prompting periodic team contractions for cohesion. Crossover allies like the provided external support in the 2007 miniseries Runaways/Power Pack: Pride & Joy, where the young siblings teamed up against the , fostering temporary alliances without full integration. In the 2025 limited series, the team reunites with Alex Wilder and a saved (but ailing) Gertrude Yorkes, alongside new allies including a Doombot, Gib, and Rufus, as part of the "One World Under Doom" event.

Antagonists and family dynamics

The Pride serves as the central antagonistic force in the early Runaways series, comprising six powerful married couples who dominate the Los Angeles criminal underworld while secretly serving the ancient deities known as the Gibborim. These families include the Wilders, criminal tacticians with Catherine Wilder possessing telepathic abilities; the Minorus, skilled sorcerers like Robert Minoru who wields dark magic; the Deans, extraterrestrial Majesdanians such as Frank Dean with manipulation powers; the Steins, brilliant scientists where Victor Stein invents advanced weaponry; the Yorkeses, time travelers capable of temporal displacement; and the Hayes, enhanced individuals including telepathic mutants like Gene and Alice Hayes. In exchange for granting the Pride immense wealth, influence, and promises of immortality, the Gibborim demand annual ritualistic sacrifices through the "Rite of Blood," where an innocent is killed, followed by the "Rite of Thunder" to feed the souls to the giants, sustaining their power to one day eradicate humanity and remake Earth as a paradise reserved for the six families. Beyond the Pride, the Runaways confront a range of other formidable adversaries throughout the series. The Gibborim themselves emerge as direct threats, revealed as pre-Flood biblical giants who seek to reclaim Earth by empowering the Pride, only to turn on their servants when the Runaways disrupt their plans. In later arcs, the team clashes with Kingpin's criminal forces during a confrontation in New York, where the crime lord's syndicate attempts to exploit the young heroes' vulnerabilities. The Upward Path, a militant gang of metahuman "Wonders" enforcing strict order in 1907 New York during a time-travel arc, abducts and tortures members like Nico Minoru, viewing the Runaways as chaotic outsiders. Additionally, family dynamics within the Runaways' lore are fraught with betrayal, resurrection, and the psychological burden of parental villainy, underscoring themes of inherited evil and the struggle to break free from legacy. Alex Wilder's secret pact with the Pride exemplifies this, as he feigns loyalty to his fellow Runaways while plotting to preserve his parents' immortality, ultimately revealing himself as a mole during a critical confrontation with the Gibborim, which shatters team trust and forces the survivors to grapple with deception from within. Resurrections, such as Geoffrey Wilder's revival through mystical means, reopen old wounds and compel the teens to relive the trauma of their families' sacrifices, amplifying the emotional toll of discovering that their own powers often stem from the same dark sources that fueled the Pride's atrocities. These interpersonal conflicts highlight the Runaways' core motivation: rejecting the cycle of villainy imposed by their parents to forge their own heroic paths, often at great personal cost.

Alternate versions

Mainstream variants

In the 2005 second volume of the Runaways series, an alternate future version of the team from Earth-5421 was introduced, depicting the founding members as adults who had evolved into established superheroes. In this timeline, Gertrude Yorkes, now going by the codename Heroine, leads a version of the Avengers alongside characters like Armor and Captain America variants, showcasing a more mature and battle-hardened iteration of the group that contrasts with their teenage origins. This variant emerges when a dying Heroine time-travels to warn her younger self about the dangers posed by Victor Mancha's potential turn to villainy as Victorious, blending elements of the core team's dynamics with high-stakes superhero leadership. The story emphasizes themes of legacy and prevention, portraying the Runaways as integral to the broader Marvel Universe's heroic landscape in their adulthood. The 2005 one-shot Wha... Huh? presents a comedic, non-serious variant of the Runaways, parodying the "What If?" format with absurd twists on their origins and personalities. Written by a team including Brian Michael Bendis and others, the issue features goofy, exaggerated depictions of team members like Nico Minoru and Molly Hayes in scenarios that poke fun at comic tropes, such as inserting Wolverine into their story or reimagining their family revelations in over-the-top, humorous ways. This lighthearted take diverges from the main series' dramatic tone, using the Runaways to satirize Marvel's publishing quirks and crossover tendencies without advancing the canon narrative. During the 2013 Battle of the Atom crossover event, future versions of from a timeline appear as part of a time-displaced team, aiding in conflicts against threats to mutantkind. Notably, an adult , reimagined with enhanced powers and a more aggressive persona as "Bruiser," joins forces with the present-day to avert a dystopian future, highlighting the Runaways' expanded role in multigenerational alliances. This iteration underscores evolving team loyalties and the long-term impact of their youthful rebellions, with Hayes' variant demonstrating growth into a formidable combatant while retaining core traits like her unyielding spirit.

Event-specific iterations

In the "House of M" crossover event of 2005, the Runaways exist in an altered reality where mutants dominate humanity under Magneto's rule, with the team's parents' organization, the Pride, mentioned as controlling Southern California. In this version, the children remain with their parents and are part of the Pride. The "Marvel Zombies" event (2005-2006) and its extensions, such as "Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness" (2007), present a zombified variant of the Runaways in Earth-2149, where the team succumbs to the zombie virus and turns on their own. In "Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness #2," the undead Runaways are shown devouring Old Lace while pursuing the Blob, illustrating their role in infecting and consuming other heroes as part of the zombie horde's expansion across the Marvel Universe. This iteration underscores the horror of their youthful idealism corrupted into mindless hunger, with the team contributing to the plague's spread by attacking survivors like Ash Williams and other non-infected characters. During the "Secret Wars" (2015) event, the Runaways appear as remnants in the patchwork world of Battleworld, formed from multiversal fragments by . In the four-issue "Runaways" (2015) tie-in series, a new iteration of the team consists of Battleworld's gifted youths attending the Victor von Doom Institute for Gifted Youths, including as the sole original member, alongside , (as the Winter Soldier), , , and Hazmat. This group uncovers their headmaster's villainous plot, rebels against brutal deathmatch exams, and flees to the 1872 domain, where they evade pursuit and confront threats like the Winter Soldier, emphasizing themes of youthful defiance amid Doom's enforced order. takes a prominent role in this domain, acting as a de facto sheriff-like figure in the 1872 domain by protecting the group from authorities like the Winter Soldier and Sheriff Steve Rogers with her , reflecting her growth into a symbol of resistance on Battleworld. The "What If...?" series explores hypothetical divergences for the Runaways, with the 2008 storyline "What If the Runaways Became the ?" (serialized across five "What If?" one-shots) presenting a full plot alteration where recruits the Runaways instead of the roster. In this reality, Victor Mancha's programming leads to a darker path, causing the team to disband after internal betrayals, with and forming a splinter group that confronts earlier than in main continuity. The narrative diverges from the core Runaways series by having the team adopt Avengers protocols, resulting in higher stakes battles against Kang but ultimate failure due to Alex Wilder's hidden loyalties, exploring themes of destiny and team dynamics if the Runaways had embraced heroism over rebellion. Other "What If...?" entries, such as those tied to variants, further hypothesize the team's fate in decimated worlds, but the divergence remains the most detailed exploration of their potential as a mainstream superhero squad.

Ultimate and multiverse crossovers

The team's presence extends to the relaunched (designated Earth-6160), where characters are reimagined within (2024–present), written and illustrated by in a manga-inspired style. debuts as a navigating a dystopian , haunted by visions of a mutant cult and incursions from shadowy entities. Her young companion, —a bespectacled girl with a distinctive knit hat—serves as the Earth-6160 counterpart to , exhibiting childlike curiosity and latent powers amid the series' exploration of persecution. Unlike their counterparts, these versions lack the Pride's familial villainy, instead integrating into a broader network of Ultimate heroes like the , with darker, more introspective tones reflecting societal isolation and supernatural horror. herself appears on variant covers for the 2025 series, linking the universes visually. Subsequent multiverse interactions appear in the 2025 five-issue limited series Runaways (Vol. 6), a tie-in to the One World Under Doom event, written by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated by Elena Casagrande. Amid Doctor Doom's conquest as Sorcerer Supreme, the team confronts incursions—colliding realities threatening Earth—while grappling with fragmented visions of alternate timelines. This narrative nods to broader multiversal instability without a direct Pride equivalent, focusing on the Runaways' reunion to avert catastrophe through alliances with Doom's opposition, updating their role in post-2015 cosmic threats.

Collected editions

Trade paperbacks

The Runaways comic series has been compiled into various trade paperback (TPB) editions, offering readers affordable softcover collections of the original issues in digest or standard sizes. These TPBs typically range from 120 to 150 pages for individual volumes and up to 500 pages for larger compilations, with cover prices between $9.99 and $34.99 depending on the edition and reprint status. Many include variant covers, such as artist-specific designs by Adrian Alphona or Jo Chen, and some feature bonus material like sketches or afterwords. Early volumes from the first series (2003–2004) and second series (2005–2008) were released as digest-sized TPBs, each collecting six issues and focusing on key arcs by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona.
TitleCollected IssuesRelease DatePagesPrice (MSRP)Notes
Runaways Vol. 1: Pride and JoyRunaways (vol. 1) #1–6April 14, 2004144$12.99Introduces the team discovering their parents' villainy; variant covers include Alphona's original art. ISBN 978-0785113799.
Runaways Vol. 2: Teenage WastelandRunaways (vol. 1) #7–12September 15, 2004144$12.99Explores the team's survival after fleeing home; reprinted in 2017. ISBN 978-0785114154.
Runaways Vol. 3: The Good Die YoungRunaways (vol. 1) #13–18February 2, 2005144$12.99Concludes the first series with major character developments; variant by Jo Chen. ISBN 978-0785116844.
Runaways Vol. 4: True BelieversRunaways (vol. 2) #1–6October 18, 2006144$12.99Relaunch with new team dynamics; reprinted in 2017. ISBN 978-0785117056.
Runaways Vol. 5: Escape to New YorkRunaways (vol. 2) #7–12May 16, 2007144$12.99Team relocates and faces new threats; variant covers available. ISBN 978-0785119012.
Runaways Vol. 6: Parental GuidanceRunaways (vol. 2) #19–24July 19, 2006144$13.99Focuses on family confrontations; reprinted in 2017. ISBN 978-0785126576.
Subsequent TPBs covered the third series (2008–2009, writer Terry Moore) and fourth series (2009, writer Kathryn Immonen), often in digest format with prices around $9.99–$14.99 and 112–136 pages.
TitleCollected IssuesRelease DatePagesPrice (MSRP)Notes
Runaways Vol. 9: Dead WrongRunaways (vol. 3) #1–6March 25, 2009136$19.99Complete third series; art by Humberto Ramos. ISBN 978-0785129400.
Runaways Vol. 10: Rock ZombiesRunaways (vol. 4) #1–4, plus crossoversOctober 21, 2009112$14.99Partial fourth series with zombie arc; art by Takeshi Miyazawa. ISBN 978-0785131564.
The 2017 relaunch (fifth series, writer Rainbow Rowell) produced standard-sized TPBs starting in 2018, each collecting six issues, 136 pages, priced at $17.99, with art by Kris Anka and variant covers emphasizing team reunions.
TitleCollected IssuesRelease DatePagesPrice (MSRP)Notes
Runaways Vol. 1: Find Your Way HomeRunaways (2017) #1–6May 8, 2018136$17.99Reunites the original team; includes afterword by Rowell. ISBN 978-1302908522.
Runaways Vol. 2: Best Friends ForeverRunaways (2017) #7–12November 6, 2018136$17.99Explores friendships and time travel elements. ISBN 978-1302911973.
Runaways Vol. 3: That Was YesterdayRunaways (2017) #13–18July 24, 2019136$17.99Continues team adventures with new challenges. ISBN 978-1302915667.
Runaways Vol. 4: Come Away With MeRunaways (2017) #19–24July 29, 2020136$17.99Features emotional arcs and crossovers. ISBN 978-1302923082.
Runaways Vol. 5: AnnihilationRunaways (2017) Annual #1; #25–30June 23, 2021136$17.99Includes special issues and final arcs. ISBN 978-1302928933.
Runaways Vol. 6: The Next GenerationRunaways (2017) #31–37July 28, 2021136$17.99Wraps up the series with future-focused stories. ISBN 978-1302930690.
Larger compilations appeared as oversized TPBs under the "Complete Collection" line, reprinting multiple arcs in softcover for comprehensive reading, with prices from $24.99 to $39.99 and 300–500 pages, often including extras like variant covers and creator notes.
TitleCollected IssuesRelease DatePagesPrice (MSRP)Notes
Runaways: The Complete Collection Vol. 1Runaways (vol. 1) #1–18; (vol. 2) #1–6November 19, 2014392$34.99Covers early run; variant by Jo Chen. ISBN 978-0785189046.
Runaways: The Complete Collection Vol. 2Runaways (vol. 2) #7–18November 19, 2014312$29.99Mid-series arcs including crossovers. ISBN 978-0785189060.
Runaways: The Complete Collection Vol. 3Runaways (vol. 2) #19–30; crossoversApril 14, 2015528$39.99Includes issues; extensive variants. ISBN 978-0785189176.
Runaways: The Complete Collection Vol. 4Runaways (vol. 3) #1–6; (vol. 4) #1–14July 26, 2016456$39.99Final pre-relaunch issues. ISBN 978-0785189053.

Hardcovers and digital collections

The Runaways series has been compiled into several deluxe hardcover editions, offering oversized formats and expanded content for collectors. The "Runaways Vol. 1" hardcover, released in 2006 as part of Marvel's Select line, collects issues #1-6 from the 2003 series and features an oversized presentation with bonus material including creator commentary and sketches by Adrian Alphona. This edition, with ISBN 978-0785124146, emphasizes the "Pride & Joy" storyline where the team discovers their parents' villainous secret. A follow-up, "Runaways Vol. 2" hardcover (ISBN 978-0785125396), arrived in 2007, collecting issues #7-12 and #18 from the 2003 series along with #1 from the 2005 relaunch, incorporating additional sketches and behind-the-scenes insights into the team's evolving dynamics. Later compilations include the "Runaways by & Adrian Alphona Omnibus" (2018, ISBN 978-1302912185), a comprehensive spanning over 1,000 pages that gathers (2003) #1-18, (2005) #1-24, and the 2006 one-shot, with extras such as Alphona's original artwork, script pages, and an afterword by . Digital collections of are prominently featured on , providing access to the full run starting from the 2003 series through crossovers like Civil War: & , with over 30,000 available via subscription as of 2025. (now integrated with ) offers bundled digital editions, such as the ": The Complete Collection" volumes, allowing purchases of arcs like #1-18 for offline reading with adjustable panel views. The 2025 limited series, a five-issue run by and Elena Casagrande tying into "One World Under Doom," launched as digital-first on in June 2025, with issues #1-5 released monthly and including interactive annotations on character backstories.

Reception

Critical response

The original Runaways series, launched in 2003 by writer , garnered early critical acclaim for its innovative approach to teen narratives, emphasizing a diverse ensemble of characters from varied ethnic, sexual, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Reviewers highlighted Vaughan's sharp dialogue and the series' blend of mystery, humor, and emotional depth, with calling the first collected volume "shockingly fresh and original" and free from the burdens of Marvel's broader continuity. praised it as Marvel's "smartest, funnest book of 2003," crediting its appeal to a audience through relatable themes of rebellion and discovery. Subsequent volumes faced mixed feedback, particularly Volume 3 under writer Zeb Wells, where critics noted pacing issues and unresolved plot threads that diluted the momentum of Vaughan's run. IGN's review of issue #14 scored it 7.1/10, pointing to the lack of satisfying conclusions amid shifting creative directions. Despite these critiques, the series maintained a strong reputation for character-driven storytelling. Rainbow Rowell's 2017 relaunch, comprising what became Volume 5, was lauded for injecting humor and heartfelt interpersonal dynamics into the franchise, recapturing the spirit of the original while updating relationships for contemporary readers. CBR commended the debut issue for its slow but assured revival of the teen heroes, emphasizing Rowell's knack for witty banter and emotional authenticity. However, the run ended abruptly in 2021 after 38 issues, attributed to declining sales that failed to sustain ongoing publication, with the final issue serving as an unplanned finale. The 2025 five-issue limited series, a to Marvel's One World Under Doom event and again written by Rowell with art by Elena Casagrande, generated initial buzz for its focus on character introspection and found family dynamics amid a dystopian backdrop. Early reviews, such as ComicBookRoundup's aggregate 8/10 for the first issue as of November 2025, praised its emotional character focus, though some noted a deliberate pace. The series concluded with issue #5 on October 29, 2025, earning an overall critic average of approximately 7.5/10 and strong user reception (9.3/10) for its heartfelt storytelling despite a rushed finale in the limited format. Broader critical analysis has celebrated Runaways for its nuanced portrayal of adolescent trauma, including family betrayal, identity crises, and loss, often drawing parallels to young adult media like for assembling archetypal misfits who forge bonds through shared adversity. Vox highlighted Rowell's contributions to diverse representation in YA comics, underscoring how the series amplifies marginalized voices in tales. echoed this, lauding the comics' evocation of angsty, superpowered youth navigating emotional turmoil in ways that resonate beyond genre conventions.

Awards and cultural impact

The Runaways series earned the 2006 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series, recognizing the contributions of writer and artist Adrian Alphona. It received Eisner Award nominations for Best Continuing Series in 2005 and 2006 for Vaughan's writing and Alphona's artwork. The 2017 run by writer and artist was nominated for the 2018 Eisner Award in the same category. Additionally, the series was nominated for the 2019 for Outstanding Comic Book, honoring its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Runaways pioneered the teen superhero ensemble format within , blending high-stakes action with authentic portrayals of adolescent rebellion and complex , setting a benchmark for subsequent young hero teams. Its diverse cast—including multicultural, , and female leads—played a key role in 's broader diversity initiatives during the mid-2000s, influencing the inclusion of underrepresented voices in mainstream narratives. The series' emphasis on found family dynamics has resonated widely, fostering a loyal fanbase in online communities and inspiring explorations of non-traditional bonds in pop culture. Scholars have examined Runaways for its progressive handling of and identity, including analyses of female agency among its young protagonists and representations of non-binary characters that challenge conventional tropes. This legacy underscores the comic's contribution to discussions on inclusivity and in graphic storytelling.

In other media

Television adaptation

The live-action television adaptation of Runaways premiered on on November 21, 2017, developed by and , who served as showrunners and executive producers alongside Marvel Television's . The series ran for three seasons totaling 33 episodes, with the first season consisting of 10 episodes, the second of 13, and the third and final season of 10 episodes released on December 13, 2019. Produced by in association with Studios, the show remained largely faithful to the comic's core premise of teenagers discovering their parents' villainous organization, The Pride, while incorporating original elements such as an expanded role for , introduced in season 3 as a potential future threat with ties to , diverging from his later recruitment in the comics. The main cast featured as , as Nico Minoru, as , as Gert Yorkes, as , and as Molly Hernandez, with supporting roles filled by actors like Ryan Sands, , , , and portraying the parents of The Pride. Notable deviations from the source material included the absence of Gert's telepathic companion Old Lace until the season 1 finale, where it hatches from an egg cloned by the Yorkes parents, and a faster resolution to The Pride's defeat by the end of season 1, compared to the extended arc across the comic's first volume. Filming took place primarily in Los Angeles, with the series emphasizing practical effects blended with CGI for elements like Old Lace and superpowered sequences. Hulu canceled the show after its third season, citing low viewership—season 1 drew approximately 640,000 viewers in its first week, increasing to 825,000 for season 2—amid broader shifts in Marvel Television's strategy under Disney. Critically, the series earned an 85% approval rating on for season 1 based on 82 reviews, with praise for its diverse representing LGBTQ+ and multicultural youth, though some critics noted issues with pacing and uneven tonal shifts between teen and action. Season 2 held at 84%, while season 3 scored 83%, lauded for stronger character development but critiqued for repetitive plotting. Overall, reviewers appreciated the adaptation's focus on family secrets and youthful rebellion, distinguishing it from other efforts.

Video games and merchandise

The Runaways have made limited appearances in video games, primarily as playable characters in mobile titles developed under the Marvel license. Nico Minoru, known as Sister Grimm, was introduced as a playable character in Marvel Future Fight upon its 2015 release by Netmarble Games, allowing players to utilize her magic-based abilities in team-based battles. In Marvel Contest of Champions, developed by Kabam, the team received a significant update in June 2025, adding Nico Minoru and Karolina Dean as playable champions with unique synergies for team summons, reflecting their comic book powers such as Nico's spellcasting and Karolina's light manipulation. Despite these integrations, the Runaways have no dedicated video game title, attributable to the team's niche status within the broader Marvel roster compared to more mainstream properties. Merchandise for the Runaways has been modest, focusing on collectibles tied to core team members and often aligned with the 2017-2019 comic revival and television adaptation. released a series of Pop! vinyl figures in 2018, featuring characters like , , Gert Yorkes, Molly Hernandez, and , capturing their comic-accurate designs for display and play. Apparel and accessories, including T-shirts and hoodies with team motifs, have been available through retailers like since the mid-2010s, emphasizing the group's rebellious aesthetic. produced a 6-inch action figure of in 2017 as part of the Mystic Rivals wave, complete with accessories like the Staff of One and build-a-figure parts for . An original novel adaptation, Runaways by , was released in audiobook format in 2018 by Audio, narrated by and including a bonus issue, providing an audio prose retelling of the team's early adventures. The franchise's merchandise remains sparse outside these examples, with no major expansions reported as of late 2025 despite the launch of a new five-issue comic series in June 2025.

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