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Rainbow Rowell

writer
Rainbow Rowell
Known forRunaways
Issues credited20
Active2017–2026
Primary rolewriter
Runaways #1
Runaways #1 (2017)

Rainbow Rowell was born on February 24, 1973, in the United States. She first gained widespread recognition as a novelist, with her young adult and adult contemporary books *Eleanor & Park*, *Fangirl*, and *Carry On* earning critical praise. In 2017, she brought her storytelling skills to comics as the writer of Marvel’s *Runaways* revival, and later took on *She-Hulk* from 2022 to 2024. Her comic work is known for its warm character focus and sharp dialogue, often exploring relationships and identity with a natural, understated touch. She collaborated closely with artists like Kris Anka on *Runaways* and Rogê Antônio on *She-Hulk*, crafting runs that balanced superhero action with personal drama. Rowell also wrote the graphic novel adaptation of her own *Fangirl*, bridging her prose and comics work. Her contributions to the medium have been recognized with a GLAAD Media Award nomination for *Runaways*. She remains active in both prose and comics, with her *She-Hulk* run collected in a series of trade paperbacks, cementing her place as a writer who brings a novelist’s depth to the page.

Runaways #2
Runaways #2 (2017)

Full bibliography · 11 series

Fangirl (2020) · 4
Ms. Marvel (2014) · 2
Runaways by Rainbow Rowell & Kris Anka (2018) · 2
100% Marvel : Miss Marvel (2015) · 1
#9
Runaways by Rainbow Rowell (2019) · 1
#5
She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell (2022) · 1
#1
Action Comics (2011) · 1
Spider-Man: Holiday Spectacular (2026) · 1
#1

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