Captain Marvel (2012-2013) #1

Captain Marvel (2012) (Single Issues)

by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Joe Caramagna (Letterer), Dexter Soy (Illustrator)

Carol Danvers has a new name, a new mission...and all the power she needs to make her life a living hell. Guest-starring Captain America.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book, Superheroes, Science Fiction

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 18, 2012

About the author

Kelly Sue DeConnick’s work spans stage, comics, film and television. Ms. DeConnick first came to prominence as a comics writer, where she is best known for reinventing the Carol Danvers as “Captain Marvel” at Marvel and for the Black Label standard-setting Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons at DC. Her independent comics Bitch Planet and Pretty Deadly (both from Image Comics) have ranked as New York Times best-sellers and been honored with Eisner Awards, British Fantasy Awards and Hugo nominations.

Ms. DeConnick’s screen work includes stints on Captain Marvel, a film that earned $1B for Disney worldwide, and 2023’s forthcoming The Marvels with Marvel Studios; in addition to having consulted on features for Skydance and ARRAY, and developed television for NBCUniversal, Legendary Entertainment and HBOMax. Her most recent stage work is the mythic spectacle AWAKENING, which opened at the Wynn Resort Las Vegas in November 2022.

Mission-driven, Ms. DeConnick is also a founding partner at Good Trouble Productions, where she has helped to produce non-fiction and educational comics including the “Hidden Voices” and “Recognized” series for NY Public Schools and Congressman John Lewis’ Run, in partnership with Abrams Comics.

In 2015, Ms. DeConnick founded the #VisibleWomen Project, whose mission is to help women and other marginalized genders find paid work in comics and its related industries. The project continues to this day and recently expanded in partnership with Dani Hedlund of Brink Literacy.

Ms. DeConnick lives in Portland, OR with her husband, writer Matt Fraction, and their two children.

Reviews

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A strong first issue to what would be key relaunch for the character formerly known as Ms. Marvel.

It proved to be a seminal book that would bring multiple series restarts and number one issues, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, and Kamala Khan.

The collective review for the entire Captain Marvel: In Pursuit of Flight storyline can be found on my review of the Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight trade paperback.

[Sandee is Reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't bad, but I just didn't feel connected to the story.

Maybe because of the illustrations?

I feel like the drawings somewhat drew me out of the story. It was sort of a blurry, watercoloresque type of illustration and it wasn't really my type.

As for the story, I can't really say I love it or hate it yet, since I'm only on the first issue. It got me curious about her relationship with my Bae, Captain America. Haha.

[Vinton Bayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good start story wise, but the art really bothered me. It was just ok some of the time, but often the characters appeared to be drawn by a hormone raging teen I'm the midst of puberty.

[Val · Rating 1 out of 5]

Although I was looking forward to reading this, I ended up being overall disappointed. The first half of the volume especially has art that I find catering too much to the male gaze and, to me personally, ugly and poorly done. The dialogue is too aware of the time period it's set in (1960s) at best, sexist at worst. (Captain America says at one point "I've been trying to get you demoted for years." and it seems more serious than a joke amongst friends (and equals).) It does seem to switch over to a better artist towards the end, but by that point it was too late for me.

[Samah (samahcanread_) · Rating 3 out of 5]

i'm not a big of the art, but the story seems promising.

[Vikas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah I had read the reviews mentioning the illustrations and they are weird, they look like watercolor paintings. But overall nice beginning to the new story of Captain Marvel.

I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to bit, may comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.

[Mel · Rating 2 out of 5]

more like 2.5 I'm not big on super-heroes and have limited experience with Marvel, the most I have read being Hawkeye and Storm.

I didn't really dislike it, as much as it wasn't that interesting... Perhaps people that are more in to super hero comics would enjoy it more?

Oddly I kept thinking this comic was published in the 90's, not 2012. Since I have a Marvel Unlimited membership I'm going to continue reading at least until 5 issues and see what happens.

[Dubzor · Rating 2 out of 5]

Beautiful artwork, and an interesting concept, but sadly issue one suffers from freshman woes, namely in the dialog department. Looking at previews for the next two issues it does look to get better which is a good sign. I'll definitely come back but really wish this was an issue 0 and not the official first outing.

[Amélie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm very much in love with the Marvel NOW! run, so it was great to have the opportunity to read more Captain Marvel, especially to see how Carol took the name again. I also really loved the art, and the characters seemed fascinating.

Now I'm going to have to read this run too!

[maidenwine · Rating 3 out of 5]

not the biggest fan of the art

[Doctor Doom · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Stunning and brave" would about sum it up. I'm stunned the publishers let this go out - it was very brave of them considering the art is quirky and the story is cliched, agenda-driven drivel with dialogue so preachy had I agreed with it I would have shouted "amen" but since I did not I would have to say "oh me" I'm glad I didn't have to pay for this.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is all just a re-read working up to the movie, but I’m reminded how much I love KSD, Sana Amanat, Dexter Soy, and Carol freaking Danvers.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it 💛

[Soumya Mukherjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

First read after I got Marvel Unlimited. I am surely finishing this series. Enriching experience!

[Kay ☾ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Horrible art in this one. Was really excited for this and then got disappointed quickly.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic art style. I felt very connected to Carol. I am very excited to finish the following 16 issues. There was a constant flow of story and smooth transitions to the next scene. Very enjoyable. I hope that remaining issues will continue in the same direction.

[John Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finally got around to using my Marvel Unlimited subscription (it expires this November!). I read this after Civil War and Infinity War, so I felt the story seemed kind of simple, but I guess that's really how these comics goes.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I enjoyed this, it wasn't as good as the new reboot, which is weird because they're both by the same author.

[Naiara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is always nice to read a story about a very strong woman as main character. I really liked it and I am hoping to keep reading more about Captain Marvel.

[Jen (NerdifiedJen) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This iteration of Carol seems very intense. I like my 2014 version - humorous and nerdy. This felt very dated to me - especially the attitudes toward women. I also prefer a cleaner artistic style.

[Ellie Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

52/100

[Karla Feldstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this. Definitely want to read some more Captain Marvel.