Real victors of 'Marvel’s Runaways' show are its ethnically diverse characters

Runaways follows six teenagers as they unite against a common foe – their supervillain parents. — Handout

Runaways – one of Marvel’s new shows featuring teenagers – might also be one of its edgiest, with ethnically diverse characters from all walks of life and a mostly female superhero team. Fans and critics seem to be embracing the series, which follows six teenagers as they unite against a common foe – their supervillain parents.

It has received positive reviews and social-media buzz, with fans and critics comparing it with coming-of-age stories such as the 1985 film The Breakfast Club and popular teen drama The OC (2003 to 2007).Â