Source: comicvine.gamespot.com

5. Star-Crossed

Runaways #7-8 (2005)

I forgot how good this story is.

In regard to the previous series, I would argue that Karolina is the least-developed character. She’s great and fun to read about, but it isn't until Volume Two that we begin to get any real plot stuff about her. Also, after all of the hints in the previous story, we finally get confirmation that Karolina is gay. Which is super awesome.

There still aren't a ton of gay superheroes, and Karolina is indisputably one of the best. At the same time, a new Super Skrull emerges from the heavens to  proclaim that he’s joined with Karolina in an arranged marriage. Xavin may be my least favorite Runaway, but he’s really good in this arc.

I especially like the discussion of how gender is very fluid for Skrulls, which is a neat idea for shapeshifters. In addition, the last scene is super heartfelt, and it legitimately makes me emotional every time I read it.