Runaways, Vol. 5: Escape to New York

After seeing their homes destroyed, the superpowered teenagers of Los Angeles travel to New York City to find a safe haven. Led by Nico Minoru and Chase Stein, the group navigates the unfamiliar territory of the East Coast, only to encounter Cloak and Dagger. A misunderstanding leads to a confrontation between the two young teams, which escalates when the Runaways discover that their predecessors, the Pride, had connections to the New York underworld. The plot centers on a kidnapping investigation as the group attempts to clear their names while avoiding capture by adult heroes like the Avengers.

This graphic novel serves readers who enjoy stories about youth independence and the rejection of inherited authority. Fans of teenage dynamics read this work for the witty banter and the realistic portrayal of adolescent friction within a high-stakes environment. Readers walk away with a specific perspective on how childhood trauma shapes an individual's loyalty to their peers. It provides a grounded look at urban survival and the specific logistical challenges of being a minor without legal guardians in a world full of surveillance and established power structures.