Sunday, December 10, 2006

Comic Report: Runaways: Teenage Wasteland


Our would-be heroes have a secret base -- in a "Lost Boys" style hotel that's been heavily damaged by earthquakes. I kept expecting Kiefer Sutherland to round the corner.

But they're still on the run -- and due to the machinations of their parents, they're wanted for kidnapping and murder. So the superhero gig has to be put aside for more immediate concerns -- they need food, money, and they need to stay under the radar.

Along the way, they pick up a new recruit -- but really, is a convenience store stick-up the best place to find friends? I think they showed their inexperience here.

But there's a mole in the group -- and he/she is feeding information to The Pride. And what is Alex more concerned with -- keeping his team together, or keeping the new guy from kissing his girl?

An extended guest appearance by Cloak and Dagger (when was the last time you saw them?) and an impressive display by Molly (call her Princess Powerful!) cap off a fun story with "Buffy" style appeal.

Stay tuned -- I've already purchased Vol. 3.

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