After years of separation and individual tragedies, the original members of the teenage superhero team reunite to save one of their own from death. Chase Stein uses time travel to retrieve Gert Yorkes from the moment of her fatal wounding, bringing her into a present where the group has drifted apart. Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, and Molly Hayes must decide if they can rebuild their surrogate family while navigating precarious adult lives. They face the immediate challenge of protecting Gert and their dinosaur companion, Old Lace, while hiding from the world.
Fans of the original series read this volume to see how adolescent runaways transition into the complexities of young adulthood. It appeals to those who prioritize interpersonal dialogue and domestic character dynamics over traditional superhero combat. Readers walk away with a look at how childhood trauma and shared history shape adult identity. The story provides a grounded perspective on the difficulties of maintaining long-term friendships when the original crisis that forged them has long since ended.
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
