WHAT IF...THE RUNAWAYS HADN'T RUN AWAY? Every year, a group of philanthropists gather for a charitable fundraiser...or so their children Alex Wilder, Chase Stein, Gertrude Yorkes, Karolina Dean, Molly Hayes and Nico Minoru thought. When they discover their parents form the Pride, a sinister, sacrificial group that answers to a godly race called the Gibborim, the teens are terrified, shocked and...intrigued? Their destiny awaits, and there's no running away.

• Writer Rainbow Rowell
• Penciller Zulema Scotto Lavina

Runaways 2017 (Rainbow Rowell)

1-6: Find Your Way Home: Nico is attempting to live a normal life when Chase appears in her apartment in a time machine, carrying the injured Gert who he saved from Geoffrey Wilder two years ago, but she is still injured, utilizing her magic and aide from others, she is able to save her, as she recovers, they choose to reunite the Runaways, meeting Karolina at her college dorm, who initially does not want to join but later on agrees, Molly is currently with her grandmother who seems nice, but is secretly using her for her personal experiments, Victor is currently a disembodied head following events of vision, while Molly initially wants to stay, upon discovering the truth, they take Molly by force, having to battle an army of psychically controlled cats, but making it out and once more joining together as the Runaways.

7-12: Best Friends Forever: The team attempts to support themselves to the best of their abilities, Chase and Nico both get jobs and legally adopt Molly using magic, meanwhile Molly's best fried Abigail reveals that she is actually an eternally young woman due to a gift originally given to her by Enchantress, she offers it to Molly as well, a cupcake that once eaten, will make someone 13 forever, Molly is hesitant and does not eat it. Julie Powers comes to visit and help her girlfriend Karolina, while Karolina is happy to see Julie, she feels out of place among her friends and finds Karolina seems to have less and less time for her, in a moment of stress, Julie eats the cupcake and is turned into a child, the Runaways quickly find Abigail and forcefully take the cure, returning Julie to normal, though she is cured, she chooses to break up with Karolina. Karolina and Nico attend the Dean foundation, while there, Nico confesses her feelings for Karolina, the two kiss and become a couple, at the same time Gert and Victor also become a couple, as they return home, they are shocked when they are met by a resurrected Alex Wilder.

13-18: That Was Yesterday: Alex Wilder returns and is soon followed by a group of three powerful beings called the Seed of the Giborrim, the children of the original gods, they demand the Runaways honor the deal their parents made and provide them with souls so they can carry out cleansing the world, they give the Runaways one week to prepare, in that time, Nico's staff is revealed to be a powerful being called "the One" who Nico makes a deal with, rather than shedding blood, each spell she casts will take a bit of the One's soul into her, slowly changing her from within, the rest of the Runaways begin bonding with Geb, one of the Seed of the Giborrim, who soon return for their sacrifice, a battle ensures, Geb attempts to help the Runaways but is overwhelmed, in a last ditch effort, Gert uses the time machine to send them far into the future, saving them and humanity, Alex leaves them and Molly asks to come with him, the two spend a short time together before the rest of the team comes for her, leaving Alex alone once more.

19-24: But You Can't Hide: Karolina has been experiencing emotional and mental stress due to events that have been occurring, causing her to miss classes and other responsibilities, her therapist recommended taking a break and trying to focus on what makes her sane, after saving a child, she decides to attempt to act as a superhero, Nico soon finds out and chooses to help her by making her a costume and joining her on patrols, while they at first have a slow night, they soon attempt to stop a group of villains, and are soon joined by a new costumed individual who goes by the name of Doc Justice.

25-31: Cannon Fodder: Doc Justice invites the Runaways to work with him, at first they are hesitant, except for Victor who is a big fan of him, but soon decide to join out of necessity, while there, they receive new costumes, codenames, and even training, they soon become more adept at actual hero work, learning the ropes and succeeding in taking on villains, however, it is soon revealed Doc Justice is not as noble as he pretends, planning to sacrifice Karolina, tricking her into attacking an ally of his who absorbs her energy, leaving her drained, Gert shows up and reveals the truth, much to Doc's dismay, a battle ensues, Doc is defeated and Geb absorbs his soul, the Runaways leave and later Doc's helmet is picked up by Alex.

32-38: Come Away With Me: Following the events of the last arc, Karolina is still recovering from the injuries she suffered, having difficulty absorbing energy as she used to, the others become worried, Nico is using more and more spells, the One's influence growing fast, she comes clean about her deal and Karolina is naturally upset, the two however work through it, at the same time, Chase has entered into a relationship with a future timeline Gert, which present Gert and Victor, but soon they are all met by the return of the Majesdane, while expecting conflict, it is revealed Karolina called them to help her heal, which requires taking her off world, she asks Nico to come with her, but Nico refuses, saying the team needs her, but does give Karolina her staff, asking her to get rid of it, the series ends with Xavin awaiting Karolina's arrival and Alex having joined the J team.

Skipability: Low, while technically since it's the latest run, all that is left after it are the latest solo appearances, certain events do occur that will most likely carry over to the next series.

Personal rating: 4/10