Vaughan, Brian K. - Runaways Volume 1: Pride & Joy

Runaways Vol. 1: Pride & Joy

ISBN: 9781302904999

Genre: Comic Book/Graphic Novel, Superhero, Teen Fiction

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: 2003 (original), 2016 (new printing)

Synopsis: This groundbreaking comic introduces the Runaways, a group of teenagers who discover their parents are actually a secret society of supervillains called The Pride. Betrayed and horrified, they run away from home and must learn to use their own emerging powers to survive.

At some point in their lives, all young people believe their parents are evil … but what if they really are? Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico - whose lives are about to take an unexpected turn. When these six young friends discover their parents are all secretly super-powered villains, the shocked teens find strength in one another. Together, they run away from home and straight into the adventure of their lives - vowing to turn the tables on their evil legacy. 

LGBT Themes: The series features a diverse cast of characters and explores complex relationships. The series has been praised for its progressive approach to teenage characters and their queer identities.

Relevant Tags: comic book, graphic novel, superhero, teen fiction, Runaways, The Pride, young adult

Awards & Recognition:

• Eisner Award for Best New Series (2004)
• Harvey Award for Best New Series (2004)

Collecting RUNAWAYS (2003) #1-6.