Marvel’s Runaways return in new One World Under Doom tie-in miniseries

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Back in 2017, Marvel launched a new ongoing Runaways comic series from writer Rainbow Rowell and artist Kris Anka in conjunction with the Hulu television adaptation. Since first debuting over two decades ago, the teen hero characters of the Runaways have maintained a dedicated fanbase. Though headlining their own comic title has been somewhat sporadic over the years, the characters have appeared consistently throughout the Marvel Universe. This week, the publisher announced a new Runaways five-issue miniseries as part of the One World Under Doom event. Arriving this June, writer Rainbow Rowell returns and will be joined by artist Elena Casagrande.

The series will feature a new member to join the team, specifically a reprogrammed Doombot that puts the team in the crosshairs of Emperor Doom himself.

Here’s how the publisher describes the miniseries:

Marvel’s best and scrappiest found family has seen better days. Nico Minoru has lost her girlfriend, her best friend and her magic. With Karolina, Chase and Alex all out of the picture, Gert’s doing her best to shake the remaining Runaways out of running on autopilot. But when Doctor Doom tries to reclaim one of their own – Doombot! – it’s time to start running…

Returning to the characters is a dream come true for Rowell who said:

“Everyone who knows me knows I will show up for any party the Runaways are invited to,” Rowell shared. “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.”

Artist Elena Casagrande, known for her Eisner-winning work on Black Widow, expressed great excitement about working on the project:

“This is my first team book, and I’m extremely happy to work on these specific characters,” Casagrande said. “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!”

The first issue will feature a main cover by artist Stephanie Hans, and variant covers by Peach Momoko and Ejikure, as well as a wraparound variant cover by Casagrande.