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Creation & Design

The Runaways were created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona, debuting in 2003. The concept revolves around a group of teenagers who discover their parents are supervillains and decide to run away and fight against their legacy.

Early Years

The initial series focused on the characters' struggles with their powers, their relationships, and their fight against their parents' evil organization, The Pride.

Character Development

Over the years, the Runaways have evolved from a group of misfit teens into a cohesive team, each member growing individually while also learning the importance of friendship and trust.

Cultural Reception

The Runaways received critical acclaim for its unique take on teenage superheroes, addressing themes of identity, family, and rebellion.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various
First Appearance:
Runaways #1
Aliases:
The Runaways
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
The Pride, Young Avengers, Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathy, Magic, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Various weapons, Magic artifacts
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Runaways #1
Marvel ⋅ 2003
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Runaways #1
 
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Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Runaways: Alex Wilder, Karolina Dean aka Lucy in the Sky, Molly Hayes aka Bruiser, Nico Minoru aka Sister Grimm, Chase Stein aka Talkback, Gertrude Yorkes aka Arsenic

1st team appearance of the Pride

[July 2022 - Marvel trademarked the title Runaways: New Era]

Runaways #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Runaways #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Victor Mancha, son of Ultron

1st appearance of Excavator, the son of Piledriver and a member of the Wrecking Crew

Runaways #27
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Runaways #27
 
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Key Facts

1st cover appearance of The J Team, formerly The Runaways

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