From the back cover: The Runaways say good-bye to the past, and make hard decisions about their future. Plus: Still reeling from the events of Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific enemy who threatens to tear the team apart! Review: I seriously don't know what the horrific enemy was, and nothing here seemed to have any bearing on … [Read more...] about Runaways 7 by Brian K. Vaughan: B+
Comics
Whistle! 5 by Daisuke Higuchi: B
From the back cover: Everybody has a dream, and for junior high school student Shou Kazamatsuri, that dream is simple: he wants to get off the bench and play soccer. An inspiration to everyone he meets, the indefatigable spark plug won't quit until he becomes the best soccer player he can be! But soccer is a team sport and that means Shou must also work extra hard at being … [Read more...] about Whistle! 5 by Daisuke Higuchi: B
The Last Uniform 1 by Mera Hakamada: B
From the back cover: Each girl at the Tsubakigaoka Girls' Dorm is paired with a roommate. Tsumugi with Beniko, and Ai with Fuuko. Yet the girls each have their own crushes on each other, and it's making it impossible for them to stay "just friends." But can one girl really love another? A charming tale of yuri romance that deals with the perennial question "who's going to … [Read more...] about The Last Uniform 1 by Mera Hakamada: B
Whistle! 4 by Daisuke Higuchi: B
From the back cover: After playing an incredible and inspirational match against their cross-town rivals, the gang at Josui Junior High is now fielding queries from players who want to join their team. One of these hopefuls is Yuki Kojima, the team's pretty manager. She's not only cute and sweet but she's also an awesome soccer player, to boot. Slowly but surely, Shou is … [Read more...] about Whistle! 4 by Daisuke Higuchi: B
Runaways 6 by Brian K. Vaughan: C+
From the back cover: The return of the pride! The secret super-villain society is back, but this all-new group isn't make 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? Plus: When the youngest member of the Runaways is separated from her teammates, Molly Hayes must survive a night … [Read more...] about Runaways 6 by Brian K. Vaughan: C+