Marvel-s Runaways | Trusted

The "leader." A brilliant strategist and a massive fan of classic role-playing games, Alex is the one who brings the group together. He's the least physically powerful but the most cunning. Spoiler for Vol. 1: Alex's arc is a masterclass in betrayal. His overwhelming desire to be with his parents and his hidden jealousy lead him to become a mole for the Pride. He remains one of Marvel's most memorable tragic villains.

The Avengers Arena crossover (unless you like grimdark death games, a Runaway dies here very unceremoniously). Marvel-s Runaways

When Marvel Comics launched its "Tsunami" imprint in 2003, the goal was to capture a younger demographic. While most of those titles faded into obscurity, one series, created by the powerhouse duo of Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Paper Girls) and Adrian Alphona, broke through the noise. That series was Marvel’s Runaways . The "leader

Most heroes are inspired by tragedy. The Runaways are thrust into it by the very people who should protect them. They don't want to be heroes—they want to survive. 1: Alex's arc is a masterclass in betrayal

Their motivation? They sold their own children's souls to the Gibborim for immortality and power. This familial horror is the engine of the entire plot.

The team includes Asian-American (Nico), Latinx (Molly, later), Jewish (Gert), and LGBTQ+ (Karolina, later Nico) characters. Their identities are important but not their sole defining traits.