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Here's the little pencil sketch of Nico, Adrian Alphona did for me. I don't have a scanner these days so I had to cam the sketch.

Adrian mentioned that he hadn't really done any Cons but I believe he said he'd be in San Diego next year as well as doing some more local appearances in Toronto.

RUNAWAYS #9

Of Cloak and Dagger, I always liked Dagger more. So, of course she's the one ususally unconscious or in the background. Cloak's interesting, too. I'm glad to see him getting this attention as a guest star, here. Wonder what Charlie was going to say when he got interrupted?

I liked the visual effect of Victor's 'breath'. I'd like to get to know this character better, he's interesting.

This really is one of the better titles out there.

#10's out-- featuring a guest turn by the NEW AVENGERS. The team splits up into pairs for various purposes. The interactions of those pairs are the fun and beauty of this issue.

In X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, a new mutant is introduced that would make a great addition, or at least guest star, in RUNAWAYS. Her name's Petra, and she has earth powers. Anyone else read XDG and think she'd be a natural fit?

RUNAWAYS #12

Can't say I'm sorry to see this storyline end. Not my favorite. Cloak and Dagger sort of take over proceedings whenever they appear. Give 'em their own title, or at least another mini, Marvel.

What's up with Charlie? Is he able to instantly use any tool that comes to hand?

I like Victor. Which probably means he's about to become a huge villain. Sigh.

The new Pride needs to debut already

RUNAWAYS #13

A band of teens done in the 'Oliver Twist' mode could've had staying power as an adversarial supporting group to the Runaways. Ah, well... it was nice to see Molly front and center. The last couple of pages were quite sad.

Hokey Smokes!

What a cliffhanger to #14...

<span class="spoiler_containter"><span class="spoiler_wording">Click Here For A Spoiler</span><span class="spoiler_text">A teen Wilder is back... but it's not Alex. </span></span>

<Last page of #17:>

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I do! I hope the pair stays long enough to at least encounter the Young Avengers in the crossover series about to start.

The meeting of Super-Skrulling and the Hulkling would be one to watch, I'd hope.

Yeah.

I'm a bit worried that neither Heinberg nor BKV are directly involved with the crossover mini, but am willing to give it a chance for that reason alone. Hope, hope, wish, wish...

Check the cover to Runaways/YA #1...

If you follow the link at the bottom of this post, you can see the first three covers of RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS set side by side, making one image.

Warning: this could very well spoil the next issue of RUNAWAYS (then again, maybe not...) It would *seem* to narrow the 'death-pool' down to three Runaways... four if the future Super-Skrull counts.


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Well, sure, but they could also pull one of those "This story takes place before the events of Runaways#18 blah blah blah" deals.

I hate the idea that any of them are going to get offed. The interplay and chemistry between these characters has just been perfect.

Of course, I might have said that same thing before Alex turned traitor and got killed. I started reading with Vol.2 (I got the digests of Vol.1 later) and he was already dead and gone by then.

I hope the end of 17 is a red herring! Maybe they could do one of those 'they died but now they're a ghost member!' thingies. Apparently BKV and Heingberg are supposed to be editorially in the loop with the crossover miniseries so hopefully stuff will make sense. Also

<span class="spoiler_containter"><span class="spoiler_wording">Click Here For A Spoiler</span><span class="spoiler_text">the Skrull bride/groom is on an upcoming cover of Runaways so looks like he/she'll be around?</span></span>

RUNAWAYS #9:

<span class="spoiler_containter"><span class="spoiler_wording">Click Here For A Spoiler</span><span class="spoiler_text"> Nico lives, but Gert dies. A sad ending for a distinctive character. More individual than Nico, really. At least her sacrifice will apparently result in some additions to Charlie's arsenal. I'm glad Old Lace survived Gert's death.</span></span>

I'm really liking Xavin. I hope he sticks around past CIVIL WAR.

i just read the last spoiler.

nooooooooooo no no nooooooooooooo

Since I came on to this title (#1 of 'Season Two') I've really liked each and every one of these characters.

<span class="spoiler_containter"><span class="spoiler_wording">Click Here For A Spoiler</span><span class="spoiler_text">It was tough to see Gert die! Even tougher to see Chase's reaction. I suspect we'll get great characterization for Chase and I'm glad Old Lace is gone.

This is very much in the tradition of Marvel's best stuff right now though, a constant character progression. Still though to see her go though

I'm thrilled Karolina is back though, as she's my second fave (behind Nico). I really like them all though.</span></span>

Wondering where the book will go from here...

Did you leave out a 'not' in that spoiler, Cobie?

Oops, yeah I did :eep:

Glad Old Lace is *not* gone! I love that aspect of the team!

Wheeee Joss Wheddon !!!

and Apparently Excelsior is getting its own book? retitled "The Loners" as Stan Lee owns the rights to Excelsior.

So Excited...though kinda over marvel on the whole these days.

OK, I'm glad "Loners" is gonna happen but I can't say I'm to optimistic about Joss coming on board considering how freaking blowful his Astonishing has been. Don't get me wrong I loved it at the start but after he brought back the Rusty Russian (who was creamated for Our Lord Magneto's sake!) it went downhill so fast you'd think it was in a soapbox race.

aorry actor lad, but i beg to differ, the return of colossus is one of my favorite moments of all comics history. tears came to my eyes and my mouth dropped open. Astonishing is the only X-men comic i buy...and i was a pretty devoted X-fan before the 90's.

but, does this mean joss is leaving astonishing? great....and where the hell are vaughan and alphona going. i'm feeling gypped. one of my two favorite titles is going to the crapper i'm sure?!?!?

besides vaughn does great dialogue!

btw: I am thinking of having a service for Gert, my favorite Runaway, you all are invited. Maybe Joss will bring back Gert like he did Colossus! we'll get a page with Chase with his mouth open instead of Kitty.

Wheddon's Astonishing started great and kinda plateaued, but I can't stand to read the individual issues. I really need to read it in TPB format to enjoy it.

Brubaker on Uncanny X-men, now that is a comic I can't wait to read. I haven't enjoyed X-Men like that since reading the Classic X-Men reprint series.

Wheddon on Runaways will probably be good in attracting a bunch of readers to the series. I just hope that it won't suffer from delays and such like AXM has.

Chase's definition of 'innocent' needs some explanation, I think.

Great title-- I wish more Legion Worlders would give this a try.

I'm really, really glad that Xavin the Skrull survived and is now officially a member. Yes, a Skrull is a member of a Marvel team of heroes, without fudging on his identity.

Would it attract more readers if I mention that he spends a bunch of his time in the shape-changed form of a girl so as to keep the attentions of his lesbian fiancee?

Gertrude OR Nico? They're my favorites!!

I bought the 6th digest about a week ago and even though I knew what was coming it still made me tear up. I'll miss that character a ton.