| Slot: |
Runaways 1 |
| Item: |
Runaways #1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223565030
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'TRUE BELIEVERS' Part 1 of 6. It's an all-new beginning for the book that WIZARD calls 'The best original concept from Marvel in thirty years!' When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that's only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus, what does the mysterious new team EXCELSIOR want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? All this and many more surprises await a brand-new era of the most unpredictable comic on the stands."
Nico assumes leadership of the team; the kids tangle with the Wrecking Crew. Victor Mancha and Excelsior make their debuts and a future Gertrude Yorkes travels back in time to warn the kids about Victor's future betrayal of the Avengers.
Gallery B-Side: Nico uses the Staff of One to take apart the Wrecker.
Fun fact: Bolstered by stong trade paperback sales and positive word of mouth, RUNAWAYS Volume 2 #1 sold 21.8% more copies to retailers than RUNAWAYS Volume 1 #1.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 1 Limited Edition |
| Item: |
Runaways #1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1161180025
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'TRUE BELIEVERS' Part 1 of 6. It's an all-new beginning for the book that WIZARD calls 'The best original concept from Marvel in thirty years!' When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that's only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus, what does the mysterious new team EXCELSIOR want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? All this and many more surprises await a brand-new era of the most unpredictable comic on the stands."
Gallery B-Side: Victor Mancha makes his first appearance.
Fun fact: Although this version is labelled as a "Limited Edition" by Marvel, it's actually a 2nd printing.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 2 |
| Item: |
Runaways #2 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223566001
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'TRUE BELIEVERS' Part 2 of 6. The book that WIZARD calls 'The best original concept from Marvel in thirty years' continues its bold new adventure! The Runaways always thought they were the ONLY children of super-villains in Los Angeles, but it turns out they're not alone. Sixteen-year-old Victor Mancha is actually the son of one of the most famous (and most evil!) villains in the Marvel Universe... but which one? The coolest mystery in comics begins here!"
Excelsior sets their sights on the Runaways. Meanwhile, the gang tracks down Victor Mancha and finds there's more to him than meets the eye.
Gallery B-Side: Victor unleashes his electro-magnetic powers on Karolina.
Fun fact: Excelsior is just another name for woodchip shavings.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 3 |
| Item: |
Runaways #3 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0722676194
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'TRUE BELIEVERS' Part 3 of 6. It's the first public appearance of EXCELSIOR, as six fan-favorite characters again don their classic costumes. But do these young heroes intend to help the Runaways, or destroy them? Plus, more clues to the identity of which major Marvel Universe villain is the father of an all-new teenage runaway!"
The kids kidnap Victor and tangle with Excelsior. Meanwhile, Victor's mom's baby-daddy makes contact. But who is Victor's father, an individual future Gert called "the greatest evil in the universe?"
Gallery B-Side: Chase explains his super-power to Victor.
Fun fact: Excelsior is a team of six former teenaged super-heroes created in the 80s and 90s: Phil Urich (Green Goblin), Turbo, Darkhawk, Ricochet, Jule Power (Power Pack), and Chamber.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 4 |
| Item: |
Runaways #4 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223566003
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'TRUE BELIEVERS' Part 4 of 6. Racing back to their new secret hideout beneath the La Brea Tar Pits, the Runaways must decide whether the dangerous Victor Mancha is going to be their first prisoner, or their newest member. Plus, a major Marvel Universe villain shows up claiming to be Vic's father... but is he telling the truth?"
Gallery B-Side: The kids go into research mode to determine which villain is really Victor's father. Victor receives a phone call that seemingly solves the mystery - it turns out his father is none other than Victor Von Doom and he's holding Victor's mother hostage!
Gallery B-Side: The gang welcomes Victor to the Hostel.
Fun fact: In the early days of super-hero comics, heroes were often clad in primary colors (red, yellow, nlue) whereas villains tended to wear secondary colors (green, purple, orange).
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| Slot: |
Runaways 5 |
| Item: |
Runaways #5 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0228191010
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'TRUE BELIEVERS' Part 5 of 6. As Chamber and the other teen former-heroes continue to scour Los Angeles in search of the Runaways, Victor Mancha finally learns which classic Marvel villain is his father... a revelation that will have everyone in comics talking!"
Victor and the gang take on Doctor Doom, but it turns out to be a ruse perpetrated by Victor's real father - the villainous robot Ultron!
Gallery B-Side: Victor Mancha's father revealed!
Fun fact: Hank Pym created Ultron who in turn created the Vision, making Hank Pym Victor's "grandfather" and the Vision his "brother."
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| Slot: |
Runaways 6 |
| Item: |
Runaways #6 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223566005
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'TRUE BELIEVERS' Part 6 of 6. It's the explosive conclusion to the Runaways' most spectacular adventure. In a final battle that will change the team's lineup forever, the Runaways confront Victor Mancha's father, the major Marvel villain who just might persuade his son to join the dark side. Plus, the mysterious benefactor behind Turbo's group of former teen heroes is finally revealed!"
With the help of Excelsior, the kids and Victor manage to defeat Ultron, but not before the villain executes Victor's mother. Rick Jones is revealed as Excelsior's mysterious benefactor and Chamber is revealed to be an imposter spying on behalf of The Pride!
Gallery B-Side: Long live The Pride.
Fun fact: Excelsior were spun-off into their own title, a six-issue mini-series ironically titled THE LONERS.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 7 |
| Item: |
Runaways #7 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0228191011
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: A perfect jumping-on point for the series that Wizard said "could be the most original book to focus on teenaged super heroes since Spider-Man debuted all the way back in 1962!" Fan-favorite artist Takeshi Miyazawa returns to RUNAWAYS for a special two-part story that will change the team's lineup forever! When a dangerous alien invades Los Angeles, the Runaways' own Karolina Dean may be the only hero in the Marvel Universe who can stop him... but at what cost?"
After throwing down with Swarm, the kids take a much needed break from crimefighting. Molly tries to trick Victor into buying her cereal; Nico and Karolina have an awkward encounter that is interrupted by a visitor from another planet - Xavin, a Skrull warrior from Tarnax VII and Karolina's fiancé!
Gallery B-Side: Karolina reveals her true feelings for Nico.
Fun fact: This issue marks the first appearance of Xavin, one of the few transgender characters in mainstream super-hero comics.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 8 |
| Item: |
Runaways #8 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0228191012
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: A sinister plan set into motion years ago by the Runaways' evil parents finally comes to a head. To protect not just Earth but the entire Marvel Universe, one young member of the team must make the ultimate sacrifice."
Xavin convinces Karolina to return to Tarnax VII in an effort to stop a long-running war between the Skrulls and the Majesdanians. The gang bids Karolina a painful and tearful goodbye.
Gallery B-Side: Chase is always the last to know.
Fun fact: Xavin is a Super-Skrull and has additional powers that mimic those of the Fantastic Four. Kl'rt is the most famous Super-Skull, but there are at least a dozen or more Skrulls who have also been bestowed with this honor.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 9 |
| Item: |
Runaways #9 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223566008
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'EAST COAST/WEST COAST' Part 1 of 4. RUNAWAYS co-creator Adrian Alphona returns for part one of the Runaways' coast-to-coast adventure, guest-starring Cloak and Dagger AND the New Avengers! When Cloak is accused of a crime he didn't commit by the heroes of New York City, the vigilante is forced to turn to the teenage Runaways for help. This issue will take our teens to a place they've never been: NYC!"
Cloak turns to the Runaways to help absolve him of a crime he swears he didn't commit - the severe beating of his partner, Dagger, who lies in a coma in New York City.
Gallery B-Side: All aboard. Next stop, NYC!
Fun fact: New York City is 2,448 miles from Los Angeles. Cloak's teleporting ability can traverse this distance in a matter of seconds.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 10 |
| Item: |
Runaways #10 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0236209006
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'EAST COAST/WEST COAST' Part 2 of 4. Field trip! For the first time in their young lives, the Runaways leave Los Angeles, and travel to New York City to help their old friend Cloak find the villain responsible for putting Dagger in a coma. What big-time heroes will the kids encounter on their tour through the Marvel Universe...? Eisner Award-Winning Best Writer Brian K Vaughan continues to keep fans guessing in this highly acclaimed series!"
The kids arrive in NYC and meet with Cloak's ally, Father Lantom. Chase and Nico hit the streets to find the source of the drug that Cloak suspects may be allowing someone to mimic his powers; Gert and Victor, with the help of Old Lace, try to track the owner of a glove found at the crime scene and find a wall-crawler instead.
Gallery B-Side: Father Lantom meets Old Lace.
Fun fact: Father Lantom was a recurring character in the CLOAK & DAGGER series. He also appeared on Netflix' DAREDEVIL series as Matt Murdock's priest.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 11 |
| Item: |
Runaways #11 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223566010
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'EAST COAST/WEST COAST' Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the amazing Spider-Man! Traveling to New York City to help Cloak and Dagger, the Marvel Universe's newest teen heroes run into the Marvel's Universe's ORIGINAL teen hero. 'Nuff said!"
Chase's fast talking gets he and Nico out of a sticky situation with an inter-dimensional drug dealer; Victor and Gert have a sit-down with the Amazing Spider-man. The New Avengers suspect Father Lantom may be involved in Dagger's assault.
Also, Nico "accidentally" kisses Chase. For shame!
Gallery B-Side: Spidey being Spidey...or not.
Fun fact: Spider-man was Marvel's original teenage super-hero. In this story, he's been active long enough for Chase to remember Spidey wearing the black and white symbiote costume...when Chase was still in grade school.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 12 |
| Item: |
Runaways #12 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223566011
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'EAST COAST/WEST COAST' Part 4 of 4. Good-bye, New York City! It's the stunning conclusion to East Coast/West Coast, as the Runaways finally come face-to-face with the New Avengers AND the mystery villain who framed Cloak and attacked Dagger. See why Entertainment Weekly considers this series a MUST!"
A hospital worker on MGH is revealed as Dagger's attacker. The kids take him down, with an assist from the New Avengers. Dagger wakes from her coma and is reunited with an exonerated Cloak.
Gallery B-Side: Wolverine ends up on the losing end of a tussle with Molly Hayes.
Fun fact: Following the events of House of M, only 198 mutants remained in the Marvel Universe.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 13 |
| Item: |
Runaways #13 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0228191014
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: When the youngest member of the Runaways is separated from her teammates, Molly Hayes must survive a night alone on the mean streets of Los Angeles! The eleven-year-old mutant girl soon hooks up with a NEW group of runaways, but is their mysterious leader a hero or a villain?"
Molly uses her wits to rescue a group of young runaways from a sadistic taskmaster known as the Provost.
Gallery B-Side: Molly's dream reveals why she likes to sleep so much.
Fun fact: This issue starring Molly Hayes is the first to feature any of the Runaways in a solo story.
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| Slot: |
Runaways 14 |
| Item: |
Runaways #14 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
0223566013
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Owner Comments
Original solicitation: "'PARENTAL GUIDANCE' Part 1 of 5. An epic storyline begins with this perfect jumping-on point for new readers! The villainous Pride returns, but this all-new group isn't made up of the Runaways' evil parents. Who are these shadowy players, and what do they want with the Marvel Universe's next generation of heroes?"
Karolina and Xavin prepare for their imminent nuptials. Nico gives Victor a history lesson. A brand-new Pride made up of Alex Wilder's former RPG friends forms with two very important goals - resurrect Alex and help him finish what the original Pride started!
Gallery B-Side: The new Pride's resurrection spell goes a little awry - resurrecting a young Geoffrey Wilder instead of his son, Alex.
Fun fact: A n00b is a pejorative label used to describe a newcomer or inexperienced user.
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