Episode 103 Runaways V2 #5: True Believers Chapter 5

We are back with another exciting issue of comic books to talk about. We are also back with another story of teen drama and angst.

To quote Jean-Paul Sartre; Hell is other people. And that is so on the nose for this episode.

There are so many people in this book that are trying to be hell to other people in this book. You have the Runaways, Excelsior, Vic and his mom, and of course the daddy issue. And all of these people are really making Vic's life a living hell.

The poor boy was dealing with acne and keeping up with the popular music, now he has his future life of being a big bad to drag him down. People are pulling him into traps, or using big guns. It ain't cool man.

OK, I will concede that the big gun is pretty dang sweet. I mean, who would not like to wield a big old cannon to shoot fools in the face. That is taking back the power and showing others what hell is. But we digress, we need to keep talking about the angst and feelings of Vic. This is his book and he is the one who has to deal with this insanity. How would you feel if your dad turned out to be an incredibly powerful villain and a robot? You would lash out, right?

Fire, violence, angry words.... these are all strong options. Angst and teenage confusion can lead to poor choices, leading us down the path to different lifestyle or living choices. Things like loving and stroking flying vehicles.

The other big issue is family. If people are hell, then family is the cherry on top. No one can rattle your cage more than the parents. They know your buttons, especially if you are a robot.

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