They though their running away days were over… But the Runaways are back in a new five-issue miniseries from Marvel, written by Rainbow Rowell with art by Elena Casagrande, tying into One World Under Doom.
“Everyone who knows me knows I will show up for any party the Runaways are invited to,” Rowell said via press release. “They’re my all-time faves and my truest love. I can’t wait for Runaways fans to see Elena Casagrande’s take on the kids — they look so cool — and to see Stephanie Hans’ timeless covers. I think we’ve come up with a really interesting way to weave the Runaways into the One World Under Doombot story, while keeping true to the book’s independent spirit.”
In the series, the team’s newest member Doombot — a reprogrammed Doom robot — because the target of Emperor Doom. This series marks Rowell’s return to the title, after a lauded run from 2017-2021… And a new first in Casagrande’s career.
“This is my first team book, and I’m extremely happy to work on these specific characters,” Casagrande added “I hope to stay true to the Runaways aesthetic, using the right mood for its unique storytelling. I knew Runaways from friends who worked on them, from Stefano Caselli to Sara Pichelli, and I loved seeing the evolution of the team. I’m excited to bring the fun and joy of the Runaways to their fans!”
Runaways #1 will hit stores on June 11. You can check out covers by Stephanie Hans, Peach Momoko, Ejikure, and Casagrande’s wraparound look at the team, below.
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