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Ms. Marvel (2014) (Single Issues)
Ms. Marvel (2014-2015) #3
The All-New Ms. Marvel has already gained international fame. But in Kamala's case, star-power comes with a whole lot of... awkwardness. Find out why the most exciting new Marvel hero is also the most loveable!
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 16, 2014
About the author
G. Willow Wilson
502 books3,338 followersHugo, World Fantasy and American Book Award-winning author of novels and comics, including THE BIRD KING, INVISIBLE KINGDOM, and ALIF THE UNSEEN. Co-creator of Ms Marvel. Honorary doctor of letters, Rutgers University. I accidentally started a dutch baby baking cult during quarantine. Not very active on here right now, but often found on Twitter.
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April 18, 2014
I'm really loving this comic series and it's only 3 issues in which is awesome. My one big problem with the series so far is that when Kamala becomes Ms. Marvel she looks like a totally different person and I hope that is linked to her feeling uncomfortable with the abilities and so by the end of the 1st arc when she becomes Ms. Marvel she's looks more like herself. I can understand some differences to hide her identity but how she becomes a whole new person, with white skin, when she's saving people I find problematic.
August 16, 2014
تعرفون أكثر شي حبيته بالكوميكس؟ التصوير الواقعي لحياة مراهقه مسلمه تبي تندمج بالمجتمع لكن ماتعرف بالضبط كيف تكون جزء ونسخه مثاليه منه دون أن تنسلخ من نفسها وذاتها وتضيع.
القلق اللي تحس فيه في كُل بانل، الناس اللي حولها والتنوع في أجناسهم والإقتباسات الجميله من الأدب الإسلامي والقرآن تخليك ترفع القبعه احتراماً.
تصوير سوبرعيروز بنسخه إسلاميه شي مو هين. والأمر لايبدو كمحاولة أسلمه للقصه بقدر ماهي إظهار القصه فيما لو كان البطل يعاني من مشكله ثقافيه في المجتمتع اللي يعيش فيه مما أثر على رؤيته لنفسه.
الصفحه الأخيره خلتني أطمر، رجعنا للإنتظار الشهري اللي يتلف الأعصاب xD
القلق اللي تحس فيه في كُل بانل، الناس اللي حولها والتنوع في أجناسهم والإقتباسات الجميله من الأدب الإسلامي والقرآن تخليك ترفع القبعه احتراماً.
تصوير سوبرعيروز بنسخه إسلاميه شي مو هين. والأمر لايبدو كمحاولة أسلمه للقصه بقدر ماهي إظهار القصه فيما لو كان البطل يعاني من مشكله ثقافيه في المجتمتع اللي يعيش فيه مما أثر على رؤيته لنفسه.
الصفحه الأخيره خلتني أطمر، رجعنا للإنتظار الشهري اللي يتلف الأعصاب xD
April 19, 2014
Poco a poco Ms. Marvel se está convirtiendo en una de las mejores series de Marvel. Imposible no querer a Kamala.
March 26, 2022
tengo preguntas
April 16, 2014
So, I'm getting a bit superhero-y at the moment - reading this, and Wonder Woman. And I have to say, just 1 issue of this kicks whole volumes of Wonder Woman's behind. Why? The writing. This is how you do it people! Last year I had Locke & Key and Rachel Rising to get excited about when new issues came out. I've still got RR of course, but I'm super pleased that I've now got this title filling the Locke & Key spot. It's a happy Wednesday when there's a new issue of Ms. Marvel!
There's a lot to this story that reminds me of Spider-man. The high school setting, the coming-of-age/getting used to new powers = puberty metaphor, and the humour. Which is all a Good Thing. There's also a moment in this issue that reminded me of Alice in Wonderland, another Good Thing.
Marvel should already be working on adapting this title into a film in a couple of years, it's that amazing.
There's a lot to this story that reminds me of Spider-man. The high school setting, the coming-of-age/getting used to new powers = puberty metaphor, and the humour. Which is all a Good Thing. There's also a moment in this issue that reminded me of Alice in Wonderland, another Good Thing.
Marvel should already be working on adapting this title into a film in a couple of years, it's that amazing.
August 28, 2014
Es interesante porque está aprendiendo a vivir y utilizar unos poderes que acaba de conseguir y le gusta, pero al mismo tiempo siente que no es ella misma y como que quiere volver a la normalidad. Siempre ha soñado con ser una superheroína... bella y fuerte, pero no pensó que eso también podría ser difícil. Tal vez el punto de todo es que ella aprenda a quererse tal y como es y no esté siempre deseando ser alguien más, alguien que no es.
April 24, 2014
I'm liking this series to the point where it is getting hard to wait a month for each new issue.
June 21, 2017
Lots of really great details in the art, like:
- a meat cleaver stuck in a parking meter
- Fat pigeons everywhere
- Kids falling while chasing soccer balls in the background
And plenty of silly signs throughout the city:
- New! Hot Pepper Bubble Tea
- Fair & Pastey
- Aunties and Androids
- Start a fight! Save our prisons!
- Business hours: All of them
- From Bruno's class notes: "1. Get the stuff 2. Mix the stuff"
- Asian Wedding Leftovers
- Half Price Torpedoes
These awesome details had me lingering on the pages long after I had finished reading the panels. The art style is really absorbing, too. It reminds me of a mix of Norman Rockwell and the styles of The Triplets of Belleville and L'Illusionniste. I love it!
- a meat cleaver stuck in a parking meter
- Fat pigeons everywhere
- Kids falling while chasing soccer balls in the background
And plenty of silly signs throughout the city:
- New! Hot Pepper Bubble Tea
- Fair & Pastey
- Aunties and Androids
- Start a fight! Save our prisons!
- Business hours: All of them
- From Bruno's class notes: "1. Get the stuff 2. Mix the stuff"
- Asian Wedding Leftovers
- Half Price Torpedoes
These awesome details had me lingering on the pages long after I had finished reading the panels. The art style is really absorbing, too. It reminds me of a mix of Norman Rockwell and the styles of The Triplets of Belleville and L'Illusionniste. I love it!
October 7, 2017
The small details make this brilliant. Little signs in shop windows. Characters in the background doing stuff aside from the story. The different body types, skin tones, heights, genders all making it more interesting and real. Plus Khan is heartfelt and well researched.
May 10, 2014
Third issue, and this series is picking up steam. The storytelling is still excellent and now I can start to sense where Wilson is going with this. The character Kamala is slowly getting to grips with the fact that she has been transformed into something new, trying to deal with it while keeping parents and friends in the dark; a powerful metaphor for growing up.
Among several good scenes, there is one that sticks out for me, where Kamala is trying out her new powers in a locker room, becoming big as Alice in Wonderland and wrecking the interior. This, again has me thinking of the beginning of Spider-Man, where he discovers his abilities. Good writing.
So far, the treatment of the subject of Kamala’s Pakistani background and Muslim religious affiliation has been very much interwoven into the story and not in-you-face political correct grand standing. I like it, and I’m upgrading one star from my previous rankings of this series. But from now on, I’m probably going to wait for the trades, and read and review from there.
Among several good scenes, there is one that sticks out for me, where Kamala is trying out her new powers in a locker room, becoming big as Alice in Wonderland and wrecking the interior. This, again has me thinking of the beginning of Spider-Man, where he discovers his abilities. Good writing.
So far, the treatment of the subject of Kamala’s Pakistani background and Muslim religious affiliation has been very much interwoven into the story and not in-you-face political correct grand standing. I like it, and I’m upgrading one star from my previous rankings of this series. But from now on, I’m probably going to wait for the trades, and read and review from there.
January 1, 2016
Poor Kamala, having to navigate being in trouble with her parents, her school, and her best friend? All while trying to figure out how her powers work? I guess "this is not what I planned" doesn't cover it. That cliffhanger is always shocking; it's so sudden.
January 4, 2016
THAT ENDING THO WHAT
January 11, 2021
4.25. This was such a good issue. It managed to balance action and quiet moments and saw Kamala try to grapple all the intertwining aspects of her life. I really enjoyed the characterisation in this issue, despite seeing the friendship dynamics previously, it really felt like we were having a look into Kamala’s personal life. Her friendship with Nakia, her friendship with Bruno, were both well developed this comic.
Also notable was the polarising parallels of Bruno and Vick, and Kamala’s inner monologue. I was done really well; seeing both sides felt natural because of the excellent formatting, it gave the audience considerably more information than the characters themselves and all the while it was hilarious seeing the conflicting trains of thought.
It was also great watching Kamala gain confidence in turning to herself - or *Ms Marvel* - for help. On the other side of the spectrum, it was so gratifying to see her humbled as her transformed, supposedly unstoppable alter ego. Furthermore, it was fascinating learning the lore and extent of her superpowers, something we haven’t had too much of before.
Also notable was the polarising parallels of Bruno and Vick, and Kamala’s inner monologue. I was done really well; seeing both sides felt natural because of the excellent formatting, it gave the audience considerably more information than the characters themselves and all the while it was hilarious seeing the conflicting trains of thought.
It was also great watching Kamala gain confidence in turning to herself - or *Ms Marvel* - for help. On the other side of the spectrum, it was so gratifying to see her humbled as her transformed, supposedly unstoppable alter ego. Furthermore, it was fascinating learning the lore and extent of her superpowers, something we haven’t had too much of before.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2026
Poor girl always just going through something. "Oh my god, I'm using my powers to help people! This is grea-!" *gets shot in the stomach and is currently bleeding out*.
Fun stuff in the world of Marvel Comics ☺️☺️☺️
Fun stuff in the world of Marvel Comics ☺️☺️☺️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 25, 2017
En serio, está chica es adorable.
November 25, 2017
OH MY GOD NO
January 26, 2018
AAH
more and more insight into Kamala's life + her trying ot figure out her new powers + ironic plottwists + huge cliffhanger!!
Oh and the cover artwork is just beautiful
more and more insight into Kamala's life + her trying ot figure out her new powers + ironic plottwists + huge cliffhanger!!
Oh and the cover artwork is just beautiful
January 1, 2019
Quick series to get through
January 26, 2019
J'aime tellement les réactions de la mère :3
October 6, 2019
“Ms. Marvel: No Normal” (2014)
#3 –
“I wish I could talk to somebody about all this. Tell somebody that I am equal parts AMAZED and TERRIFIED.” – Kamala
#3 –
“I wish I could talk to somebody about all this. Tell somebody that I am equal parts AMAZED and TERRIFIED.” – Kamala
August 14, 2020
I'm really enjoying those comics ! The story is pretty "classic" so far but still very good. Also, seeing a muslim woc main character is a very good change.
December 27, 2021
the moment when kamala was trying to test her powers and she wants to transformer herself into taylor swift >>> kween
March 16, 2022
Solid storytelling, excellent art, and a lovely balance of characters.
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April 29, 2021Surprise, surprise, I loved this. Kamala is struggling with her powers in this one and trying to figure out how they work while also getting into trouble. Every issue I’m falling more and more in love with Kamala. This one also ended on quite the cliffhanger and I can’t wait to continue.
September 4, 2014
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In this issue, some interesting things are happening to Kamala since she rescued Zoey at the end of Ms. Marvel #2. Since then, the new Ms. Marvel has started to gain some recognition and notoriety. She is being featured on the news and everyone seems to be talking about her. While she’s worried about her identify being discovered, she is also still trying to figure out how to work her new powers. They are still a little out of control and she ends up finding herself in some awkward and uncomfortable situations in the middle of school. Eventually, she discovers someone she cares about is in a dangerous situation and she decides to put herself in danger to rescue them. Unfortunately, things don’t turn out the way Kamala plans.
Like I’ve said before, I’m loving this series and this character. There aren’t too many criticisms coming from me.
Pros: I love the character of Kamala more and more with each issue. I love her awkwardness and confusion. I think she is just absolutely wonderful as a new superhero coming to terms with her abilities.
I also really enjoyed her uncomfortable moments at school in this issue. It was quite amusing when her powers began to act up and she tries desperately to hide before anyone notices.
Cons: The only thing I could nit-pick about this issue was that it seemed to take a little bit for anything to really happen. The beginning of this issue is really just Kamala still trying to figure everything out. Even though she does have a few entertaining moments alone, the story doesn’t really seem to progress until after half-way through.
Quotable:
“Do you think it’s possible for a person to just…wake up different? Like all of a sudden, the normal rules of physics don’t apply?
“I’m afraid I’ve gotten myself into for-real-rest-of-my-life trouble. Either that, or I’m about to have the most amazing life any girl from Jersey City ever had.”
I am so in love with this character and this series! Kamala is quirky and fun and completely relatable. With each issue, I begin to look more and more forward to reading more about her and her new identify.
I would continue to recommend this comic to just about anyone! There are details and aspects that almost anyone could enjoy.
Have you started reading about Kamala’s experiences becoming the new Ms. Marvel? What do you think?
In this issue, some interesting things are happening to Kamala since she rescued Zoey at the end of Ms. Marvel #2. Since then, the new Ms. Marvel has started to gain some recognition and notoriety. She is being featured on the news and everyone seems to be talking about her. While she’s worried about her identify being discovered, she is also still trying to figure out how to work her new powers. They are still a little out of control and she ends up finding herself in some awkward and uncomfortable situations in the middle of school. Eventually, she discovers someone she cares about is in a dangerous situation and she decides to put herself in danger to rescue them. Unfortunately, things don’t turn out the way Kamala plans.
Like I’ve said before, I’m loving this series and this character. There aren’t too many criticisms coming from me.
Pros: I love the character of Kamala more and more with each issue. I love her awkwardness and confusion. I think she is just absolutely wonderful as a new superhero coming to terms with her abilities.
I also really enjoyed her uncomfortable moments at school in this issue. It was quite amusing when her powers began to act up and she tries desperately to hide before anyone notices.
Cons: The only thing I could nit-pick about this issue was that it seemed to take a little bit for anything to really happen. The beginning of this issue is really just Kamala still trying to figure everything out. Even though she does have a few entertaining moments alone, the story doesn’t really seem to progress until after half-way through.
Quotable:
“Do you think it’s possible for a person to just…wake up different? Like all of a sudden, the normal rules of physics don’t apply?
“I’m afraid I’ve gotten myself into for-real-rest-of-my-life trouble. Either that, or I’m about to have the most amazing life any girl from Jersey City ever had.”
I am so in love with this character and this series! Kamala is quirky and fun and completely relatable. With each issue, I begin to look more and more forward to reading more about her and her new identify.
I would continue to recommend this comic to just about anyone! There are details and aspects that almost anyone could enjoy.
Have you started reading about Kamala’s experiences becoming the new Ms. Marvel? What do you think?
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May 15, 2014I love the morsels of Classical Arabic from the Qur'an in each issue. And, if this issue is to be believed, Muslim Sunday school isn't much different from Christian Sunday school--or Jewish Sunday school, which is what I experienced. Meanwhile, Kamala learns more about the perks, and limitations, of her new-found powers. More than the first two issues, Ms. Marvel #3 ends on a classic comic cliffhanger. Thank you, G. Willow Wilson, for reviving my interest in comics.
March 5, 2015
I'm completely in love with this series and I've only read 3 issues which is rare. I think this has to do with my deep seated love for all things Marvel so of course this was going to be no exception.
I really enjoyed this instalment, I thought it was interesting, and the art work is just absolutely fantastic.
I really enjoyed this instalment, I thought it was interesting, and the art work is just absolutely fantastic.
November 11, 2015
This issue was a lot more eventful in terms of moving the story along. For the majority of this issue, Kamala is still trying to figure out how to work her powers and how to cope with them. I love the fact that this series touches on dramatic changes, such as gaining super powers, in such a realistic manner. It delves into the crisis of identity; Kamala is afraid of how her new powers will fit into her life, or if she'll even fit in at all. It's something very real that I have a great appreciation for. Lastly, DAT CLIFFHANGER DOOOOOOE.
December 22, 2015
Love the art and the writing.
The struggle is real, even if you haven't suddenly gained superpowers, no matter what social class, age, ethnic group, country, or religious faith you belong to.
What does it mean to have powers? To be able to look like someone I'm not? What if I don't fit into my old life anymore? Like it's a pair of pants I've just outgrown? Would I still be Kamala?
The struggle is real, even if you haven't suddenly gained superpowers, no matter what social class, age, ethnic group, country, or religious faith you belong to.
What does it mean to have powers? To be able to look like someone I'm not? What if I don't fit into my old life anymore? Like it's a pair of pants I've just outgrown? Would I still be Kamala?
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