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csquared85's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite arc - I thought the scatter spell stuff was pretty silly.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
3.0
Terry Moore takes over writing for the Runaways, throwing new twists and developments at the kids left and right. After reading Vaughan’s writing for so long, and then getting a short stint with Wheeden, I’m hoping that we’ll get some more stability again. Author-wise that is, not plot wise! I have no doubt that stability is not in sight for the Runaways.
Karolina becomes to focus of volume nine’s plot, with the last of her race, the Majesdanians (try saying that ten times fast) blaming her for the destruction of their planet and race. They seek to bring her to justice (by which we of course mean revenge, since there’s no way it was actually her fault – they merely want somebody to hurt like they’re hurting). The Runaways naturally want to keep Karolina from giving herself up (her natural reaction to stop the fighting), but are having trouble working together thanks to a couple mishaps. I won’t give away the ending, but I have to say, I was sincerely not expecting what happened at the end. Clearly Terry Moore isn’t afraid about hitting the reader right in gut emotionally. The conclusion (and implication from the conclusion) is heavy and somber.
A lot of other little things happen as well of course, including (but not limited to) the impossible: Chase getting a job. Admittedly there’s totally something hinky going on with his boss (which becomes pretty obvious right away), but I don’t know where that’ll lead just yet. Hopefully volume ten will reveal those details. Honestly though, outside of the Karolina plot a lot of it just felt like filler. Nothing really moves forward or changes dramatically.
While reading, I find myself asking some questions; such as, how is Klara adjusting so well? Are children really that flexible to change, or is there something special about her? Or is it simply that this life is so much better for her that she’s willing to take anything in stride at that point? Speaking of questions though, Nico and Victor never really talked about what happened. I keep expecting it to happen, but it never does. Are we just not acknowledging it happened? Or is Victor trying to keep himself alive by not bringing it up to Nico (not a bad call)?
Despite my questions (or maybe because of) I’m looking forward to reading volume ten. I’m almost caught up! Two volumes left (not counting any “side quests” that occur).
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Karolina becomes to focus of volume nine’s plot, with the last of her race, the Majesdanians (try saying that ten times fast) blaming her for the destruction of their planet and race. They seek to bring her to justice (by which we of course mean revenge, since there’s no way it was actually her fault – they merely want somebody to hurt like they’re hurting). The Runaways naturally want to keep Karolina from giving herself up (her natural reaction to stop the fighting), but are having trouble working together thanks to a couple mishaps. I won’t give away the ending, but I have to say, I was sincerely not expecting what happened at the end. Clearly Terry Moore isn’t afraid about hitting the reader right in gut emotionally. The conclusion (and implication from the conclusion) is heavy and somber.
A lot of other little things happen as well of course, including (but not limited to) the impossible: Chase getting a job. Admittedly there’s totally something hinky going on with his boss (which becomes pretty obvious right away), but I don’t know where that’ll lead just yet. Hopefully volume ten will reveal those details. Honestly though, outside of the Karolina plot a lot of it just felt like filler. Nothing really moves forward or changes dramatically.
While reading, I find myself asking some questions; such as, how is Klara adjusting so well? Are children really that flexible to change, or is there something special about her? Or is it simply that this life is so much better for her that she’s willing to take anything in stride at that point? Speaking of questions though, Nico and Victor never really talked about what happened. I keep expecting it to happen, but it never does. Are we just not acknowledging it happened? Or is Victor trying to keep himself alive by not bringing it up to Nico (not a bad call)?
Despite my questions (or maybe because of) I’m looking forward to reading volume ten. I’m almost caught up! Two volumes left (not counting any “side quests” that occur).
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
virginiaduan's review against another edition
3.0
Though I didn't like the artwork in this volume, I enjoyed the story overall. (Even if I predicted several of the twists.)
brittanyallyn's review against another edition
3.0
This would've been four stars, but the sudden art shift kept me from enjoying it more.
ashleym10148's review
4.0
This will forever be one of my favorite comic book series. I love all of the characters and the adventures are always so entertaining. I highly recommend this series!
bookittome's review against another edition
2.0
Brian K Vaughn created an imaginative series for a wide demographic. Here the story by Terry Moore is fair, and has some of the hallmarks of the series, but Ramos' art is terrible. It takes the innocence from the characters, with sharp faces and harsh art. My least favorite of the series.
To sum it up..I miss Brian K Vaughn and Adrian Alphona.
To sum it up..I miss Brian K Vaughn and Adrian Alphona.
juliemawesome's review against another edition
2.0
Man.. the art. Ugh, ugh, ugh! I thought it looked bad on the cover, but that it was just the cover, and maybe I could get over it. Then the introduction is from the youngest member of the group, so I thought maybe the whole thing was her point of view and I could handle perhaps the more childish style. But.. no, that didn't seem to be the case.
And just when I thought I was finally getting used... well, ignoring it fairly well, it would get even more horrid. UGH!! Chins, and noses particularly, but.. just.. ugh!
It made it really difficult to concentrate on how good the story well apart from the art -- they do tie in quite a lot to the overall experience and overall storytelling quality.
The rose kid, whatever her name is.. heck, maybe it's Rose.. I was disappointed by her. Her personality seemed to change completely. She was just there to play with Molly and be wowed by a shopping mall.
They arrive in Malibu and have no money. So they send the only legal adult out to get a job. But then they spend money right and left before he could've reasonably a) gotten the job and b) gotten a paycheck. Who's paying for all that pizza (piece of what?)?
Siiiiiiiiigh. It was such a let-down after the Whedon arc.
And just when I thought I was finally getting used... well, ignoring it fairly well, it would get even more horrid. UGH!! Chins, and noses particularly, but.. just.. ugh!
It made it really difficult to concentrate on how good the story well apart from the art -- they do tie in quite a lot to the overall experience and overall storytelling quality.
The rose kid, whatever her name is.. heck, maybe it's Rose.. I was disappointed by her. Her personality seemed to change completely. She was just there to play with Molly and be wowed by a shopping mall.
They arrive in Malibu and have no money. So they send the only legal adult out to get a job. But then they spend money right and left before he could've reasonably a) gotten the job and b) gotten a paycheck. Who's paying for all that pizza (piece of what?)?
Siiiiiiiiigh. It was such a let-down after the Whedon arc.