Runaways/Young Avengers In The Crossfire Of Secret Invasion

Let's see...Marvel's big summer event is about Skrulls invading Earth 616...last I checked, both Young Avengers and Runaways had Skrull team members (gender bender Xavin and awesomely gay Hulkling) so you would think original creators Brian Vaughan and Allan Heinberg would come back to the series to take advantage of this delicious plot potential...but alas, Vaughan has stated before that he's done with Runaways and Heingberg is too busy executive producing that whiny, self-centered Meredith on his TV show, Grey's Anatomy.

I know, downer. But here's the good news! Chris Yost (who's known for writing dramatic, effective stories from his New X-Men stint) will be writing a limited 3 issue mini-series called Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers (no points for originality there) set after the events of Secret Invasion #3 (to be released in June) that will put the focus on the Skrull team members.

I had completely forgotten about the Skrulls in these two teams (because unlike the mainstream titles, these Skrulls are actually interested, layered characters so I just thought of them as natural components of their respective teams), but this may be what finally gets me excited about Secret Invasion.

Next on my wish list: A return to a regular series for Young Avengers. Are you listening Heinberg? Let Meredtih go: she's destined to self destruct with her bundle of insecurities and issues soon. Besides, McDreamy is totally with Hot Nurse now...erm not like I watch that show or anything...

Exclusive Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers Interview: [IGN]