2. It's Progressive
A strange reason, perhaps, but it's one that is relevant in its own right - the Runaways is a pretty damn progressive and accepting group of teenage superheroes who protect their own fiercely and without reservation against whatever enemy is crossing their path. Take for example their teammate Karolina Dean - Karolina is an alien with the abilities of flight and solar manipulation, all of which she uses to help save people, making her the warm, fuzzy centre of the Runaways. More than this, the classically gorgeous Karolina is a lesbian, a fact that is not only accepted but embraced by her friends, particularly when she enters a relationship with her arranged fiancee Xavin, a gender-changing Skrull. Their leader is a badass Asian-American witch who eschews any racial stereotypes and grows into leadership beautifully. Gert, a chubby rebellious heroine, not only uses her intelligence to aid the team but also wins the heart of the sporty jock Chase. There are no costumes, no capes, no catchphrases. They're the superheroes of the post-modern generation. Not only that, but there are lots of lovely, unashamed acts of acceptance in the comics - Xavin's comment that changing her sex is like changing her clothes alludes to a fluid view of sexuality; the youngest member Molly, a preternaturally strong mutant, is so bubbly and welcoming to every newcomer, regardless of race, sexual orientation or religion, something that would make extreme right-wing conservatives' blood boil and advocates of the 'Born This Way' movement rejoice.