milkshakevoid's review
3.0
This was just okay to me, but it's probably my own fault. I didn't realize until I'd finished it that I'd grabbed volume 3 at the library instead of one, and while it was mildly entertaining, I didn't have any connection with any other characters and felt a bit lost because of it. Which isn't really surprising considering I skipped the first two volumes. But what are you going to do right?
Still, it wasn't a bad story minus all the back story I missed. The art style was interesting, but a lot of expression was lost to how dark the printing is. I understand that it's a question of mood, but it's a very darkly drawn, muted colored comic with and the detail and emotion got muddled with that art choice.
Overall the concept is neat, so if you're a fan of marvel type super heroes, and teenagers who want to battle their super villain parents, I'd give this a shot. I may go back and pick up the first volume just to see how the story was supposed to be told, but I'm not really sold on it one way or the other. I had picked this up purely because I recognized Brain k. Vaughan from Saga, but this didn't have the heart, playfulness or depth contained in that series.
Still, it wasn't a bad story minus all the back story I missed. The art style was interesting, but a lot of expression was lost to how dark the printing is. I understand that it's a question of mood, but it's a very darkly drawn, muted colored comic with and the detail and emotion got muddled with that art choice.
Overall the concept is neat, so if you're a fan of marvel type super heroes, and teenagers who want to battle their super villain parents, I'd give this a shot. I may go back and pick up the first volume just to see how the story was supposed to be told, but I'm not really sold on it one way or the other. I had picked this up purely because I recognized Brain k. Vaughan from Saga, but this didn't have the heart, playfulness or depth contained in that series.
sjones13's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jackseva's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
amysutton's review
3.0
So many plot twists! In this volume, we finally get to see who the mole is and things spiral from there as the kids find out why their parents are evil and face off with them.
Overlooking the out-of-left-field romantic pairings and a lot of cheesy dialogue, this was great!
Overlooking the out-of-left-field romantic pairings and a lot of cheesy dialogue, this was great!
mjfmjfmjf's review
4.0
A re-read.
A solid end to the origins ark. We find out why, though the why doesn't make complete sense. We get enough backstory, but still leaving plenty more to tell. We uncover the mole. And the end gives lot's of room for more stories. A fast read, interesting characters. At this point the divergence from the TV series is pretty clear.
A solid end to the origins ark. We find out why, though the why doesn't make complete sense. We get enough backstory, but still leaving plenty more to tell. We uncover the mole. And the end gives lot's of room for more stories. A fast read, interesting characters. At this point the divergence from the TV series is pretty clear.
sp1derfairy's review against another edition
3.25
I’m enjoying this so far, but I cant say I really love it. I also just dislike the art style and how the cover art drastically changes the character’s designs (like making Gert skinnier and Alex’s hair not textured). I don’t feel super attached to the characters, but I do enough that I’m still going to keep reading.
gabbyreadswithtea's review
5.0
Absolutely brilliant and well crafted. Fantastic plot twists and character development, this is easily the best issue so far.
rogue_runner's review against another edition
4.0
Good end to the storyline! Absolutely can't remember if I still have this book in my house though.
qgg's review
4.0
This volume has the evil parents’ origin story, monster giants, a fun round of “who’s the mole?”, giant frog robot as transportation, huge climactic battle with a surprise twist (!!!), and the Runaways live up to their name once again.