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Runaways Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Runaways books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Runaways series? Start with "Pride & Joy" (2004) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Runaways reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Pride & Joy
2004
Teenage Wasteland
2006
The Good Die Young
2006
True Believers
2006
Civil War (By: Zeb Wells)
2007
Escape To New York
2008
Parental Guidance
2008
Live Fast
2008
Dead End Kids (By: Joss Whedon)
2008
Dead Wrong (By: Terry Moore)
2009
Rock Zombies (By: Terry Moore)
2009
Homeschooling (By: Kathryn Immonen)
2009
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