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Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 7: Damage per Second
Collects Ms. Marvel #13-18.
Civil War II is behind her, and a brand new chapter for Kamala Khan is about to begin! But it's lonely out there for a super hero when her loved ones no longer have her back. It's time for Kamala to find out exactly who she is when she is on her own. Plus: it's election time! Kamala gets out the vote!
Civil War II is behind her, and a brand new chapter for Kamala Khan is about to begin! But it's lonely out there for a super hero when her loved ones no longer have her back. It's time for Kamala to find out exactly who she is when she is on her own. Plus: it's election time! Kamala gets out the vote!
147 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2017
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G. Willow Wilson
474 books3,323 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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August 22, 2017
This one was good just not as awesome! Bruno is still where he's at but did put in an appearance 😊
There is some but that too easily tracks Kamala to her home through her computer while she was playing with her guild. So there was some crazy with that punk.
I enjoyed how a group of kids at school stuck together when there was some cyber bullying with said punk. They all went on for a group hug and I think it was Gabe that said, Okay, I've used up my feels! Let me out please!
Lol, I should start saying that. Anyway. I liked it 😊
Mel ❤️
There is some but that too easily tracks Kamala to her home through her computer while she was playing with her guild. So there was some crazy with that punk.
I enjoyed how a group of kids at school stuck together when there was some cyber bullying with said punk. They all went on for a group hug and I think it was Gabe that said, Okay, I've used up my feels! Let me out please!
Lol, I should start saying that. Anyway. I liked it 😊
Mel ❤️
April 7, 2018
It inevitably happens to every long-running series and Volume 7: Damage Per Second is unfortunately where Ms Marvel’s quality falls down. And it falls HARD - this is the lamest thing I’ve read in a long time!
The first issue is literally Ms Marvel lecturing the reader on how and why they should vote. I couldn’t believe how tedious and preachy it was. You know what I look for when I pick up a superhero comic? To be talked down to like an idiot!
The main story though? Wow. Just: wow. The cringe is strong with this one!
A literal internet troll is the villain. Why is the internet troll bad? Because its behaviour is reflective of the internet – yes, the whole internet! So what does the Big Bad do that’s so big and bad? He blackmails Kamala into uploading him onto SHIELD’s database or – duh duh duuuuuhh! – he’ll tell the whole school that her friend has a crush on her other friend and she’ll be SOOOO embarrassed!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! When the fuck did Ms Marvel get so pathetic?! Ah, da heck with it, I can’t fully mock this turd without spoilers so: SPOILERS!
G. Willow Wilson’s writing gets significantly more awkward and unconvincing the more she tries to work within the confines of tech which I’m gonna go out on a limb and say is a field she knows little-to-nothing about. Like how Kamala takes the train out to a place a few miles out of Jersey City, thinking physical proximity will stop the troll from hacking her phone or something – even though she calls him on her phone to tell him that?! Do ya see the problem there, Kams?? And how exactly is the computer virus able to “download” itself into actual human bodies and control them??
In a faceplant-diculous kumbaya moment, Kamala decides that to defeat the troll, she must make the internet nice so that its personality will change from evil to good – yes, the whole internet! Which she does by going into her World of Warcraft game and handing some randos some virtual treasure, hoping they’ll pay it forward and that THIS WILL CAUSE A CHAIN REACTION AND AFFECT THE WHOLE INTERNET! It’s madness – BUT IT WORKS WHAAAA?>!!!! God it’s so stupid.
And I’m sure someone might be thinking, well, at least it’s a non-cynical way of viewing the world. Except, ironically, the premise itself is completely cynical: the whole internet – without Kamala’s intervention – is a one-sided cesspool of negativity? Fuck you, G. Willow Wilson, you condescending moron. Yeah, obviously there’s a lot of nastiness out there, but there’s a helluva lot of good out there too. How many relationships have sprung out of the internet? How many people literally owe their lives today without the internet bringing those people together? I can’t even begin to list the amount of good the internet has done to balance out the evil, but then I’m looking at it objectively rather than present a one-sided view of things. This being the first post-election Ms Marvel book is quite telling - I think Trump really messed up Wilson and her editor Sana Amanat!
The book closes out with a boring issue starring Kamala’s love interest Bruno who gets up to some utterly pointless hijinks in Wakanda because the Marvel Universe revolves around Wakanda these days.
I’ll give Ms Marvel, Volume 7: Damage Per Second two stars for Mirka Andolfo and Takeshi Miyazawa’s fantastic manga-fusion art but Wilson’s writing and storytelling is both poorly conceived and plain bewildering. An unfortunately laughable addition to an otherwise quality series.
The first issue is literally Ms Marvel lecturing the reader on how and why they should vote. I couldn’t believe how tedious and preachy it was. You know what I look for when I pick up a superhero comic? To be talked down to like an idiot!
The main story though? Wow. Just: wow. The cringe is strong with this one!
A literal internet troll is the villain. Why is the internet troll bad? Because its behaviour is reflective of the internet – yes, the whole internet! So what does the Big Bad do that’s so big and bad? He blackmails Kamala into uploading him onto SHIELD’s database or – duh duh duuuuuhh! – he’ll tell the whole school that her friend has a crush on her other friend and she’ll be SOOOO embarrassed!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! When the fuck did Ms Marvel get so pathetic?! Ah, da heck with it, I can’t fully mock this turd without spoilers so: SPOILERS!
G. Willow Wilson’s writing gets significantly more awkward and unconvincing the more she tries to work within the confines of tech which I’m gonna go out on a limb and say is a field she knows little-to-nothing about. Like how Kamala takes the train out to a place a few miles out of Jersey City, thinking physical proximity will stop the troll from hacking her phone or something – even though she calls him on her phone to tell him that?! Do ya see the problem there, Kams?? And how exactly is the computer virus able to “download” itself into actual human bodies and control them??
In a faceplant-diculous kumbaya moment, Kamala decides that to defeat the troll, she must make the internet nice so that its personality will change from evil to good – yes, the whole internet! Which she does by going into her World of Warcraft game and handing some randos some virtual treasure, hoping they’ll pay it forward and that THIS WILL CAUSE A CHAIN REACTION AND AFFECT THE WHOLE INTERNET! It’s madness – BUT IT WORKS WHAAAA?>!!!! God it’s so stupid.
And I’m sure someone might be thinking, well, at least it’s a non-cynical way of viewing the world. Except, ironically, the premise itself is completely cynical: the whole internet – without Kamala’s intervention – is a one-sided cesspool of negativity? Fuck you, G. Willow Wilson, you condescending moron. Yeah, obviously there’s a lot of nastiness out there, but there’s a helluva lot of good out there too. How many relationships have sprung out of the internet? How many people literally owe their lives today without the internet bringing those people together? I can’t even begin to list the amount of good the internet has done to balance out the evil, but then I’m looking at it objectively rather than present a one-sided view of things. This being the first post-election Ms Marvel book is quite telling - I think Trump really messed up Wilson and her editor Sana Amanat!
The book closes out with a boring issue starring Kamala’s love interest Bruno who gets up to some utterly pointless hijinks in Wakanda because the Marvel Universe revolves around Wakanda these days.
I’ll give Ms Marvel, Volume 7: Damage Per Second two stars for Mirka Andolfo and Takeshi Miyazawa’s fantastic manga-fusion art but Wilson’s writing and storytelling is both poorly conceived and plain bewildering. An unfortunately laughable addition to an otherwise quality series.
June 4, 2019
Kamala is part of a gaming online community. How the heck does she have time for that? She can do a whole lot. She runs into a computer virus that begins to threaten her city and beyond. How do you fight something that can go anywhere on any machine. It can even take over people's minds so that Ms. Marvel has to fight them.
This is very techno centric. Kamala still has to deal with her life. The last issue takes place in Wakanda with her friend that left school. He is an exchange student in Wakanda. It looks interesting and I feel like I need to read the Black Panther novels now. It had little to do with Ms. Marvel. We didn't get many cross-over characters in this volume, which is fine.
It was a good story, but not a great story. I am still, really enjoying the Ms. Marvel run. I hear Marvel is going to bring her into the MCU in some way. I'm very excited for it. I hope they do. She is a great character. I look forward to the next one.
This is very techno centric. Kamala still has to deal with her life. The last issue takes place in Wakanda with her friend that left school. He is an exchange student in Wakanda. It looks interesting and I feel like I need to read the Black Panther novels now. It had little to do with Ms. Marvel. We didn't get many cross-over characters in this volume, which is fine.
It was a good story, but not a great story. I am still, really enjoying the Ms. Marvel run. I hear Marvel is going to bring her into the MCU in some way. I'm very excited for it. I hope they do. She is a great character. I look forward to the next one.
May 11, 2017
Aw, man. It pains me to say this, but that was a pretty weak volume of Ms. Marvel. There are three stories here, and none of them are particularly good. I will get into some spoilers here, so beware.
The opening issue (#13) is basically a voting pamphlet. The story is minimal, and Kamala literally speaks with quotes from the official election website with instructions on how to register for voting. The worst part is that this issue was released AFTER the election, so it was completely useless to begin with, and now only serves as yet another reminder of how bad things turned out for the US.
The main story of the volume (#14–17) features Kamala encountering a sentient computer virus while playing an MMORPG. It's as dreary as you can imagine: the virus evolves, gets out of the game into the real world and then, eventually, somehow manages to get into people's brains. The story is complete with overuse of silly pretend-hacker lingo, "looking at the virus code" and everything else you'd expect to see on any hacker-centric episode of any police procedural. The funniest part is that Kamala eventually defeats this virus by "making the internet nicer", although the final battle still comes down to punching the virus hard in the face. And it looks like we're still not done with this stupid villain, because the ending of this arc was definitely foreshadowing a comeback! There was an underlying message of friendship, love and kindness somewhere in this story, which was absolutely the best part of this book, but it wasn't enough to justify the whole volume of stupidity on top of that.
The last issue was focused on Bruno's new life in Wakanda. It wasn't a particularly bad issue, although it did have some glaring problems in its resolution which I won't talk about here, or I would have to spoil the entire issue. Just remember this question when you finish the issue: why didn't they just ask Black Panther for help in the first place?
Ms. Marvel has been one of my favorite Marvel titles for a long time, so it's sad to see the writing quality dip so much with this volume. Still, one misstep doesn't necessarily mean that the series is doomed, so of course I will keep reading. I still love Kamala, Bruno and the rest of the gang, and I'm looking forward to the next volume, hoping it will get better.
The opening issue (#13) is basically a voting pamphlet. The story is minimal, and Kamala literally speaks with quotes from the official election website with instructions on how to register for voting. The worst part is that this issue was released AFTER the election, so it was completely useless to begin with, and now only serves as yet another reminder of how bad things turned out for the US.
The main story of the volume (#14–17) features Kamala encountering a sentient computer virus while playing an MMORPG. It's as dreary as you can imagine: the virus evolves, gets out of the game into the real world and then, eventually, somehow manages to get into people's brains. The story is complete with overuse of silly pretend-hacker lingo, "looking at the virus code" and everything else you'd expect to see on any hacker-centric episode of any police procedural. The funniest part is that Kamala eventually defeats this virus by "making the internet nicer", although the final battle still comes down to punching the virus hard in the face. And it looks like we're still not done with this stupid villain, because the ending of this arc was definitely foreshadowing a comeback! There was an underlying message of friendship, love and kindness somewhere in this story, which was absolutely the best part of this book, but it wasn't enough to justify the whole volume of stupidity on top of that.
The last issue was focused on Bruno's new life in Wakanda. It wasn't a particularly bad issue, although it did have some glaring problems in its resolution which I won't talk about here, or I would have to spoil the entire issue. Just remember this question when you finish the issue: why didn't they just ask Black Panther for help in the first place?
Ms. Marvel has been one of my favorite Marvel titles for a long time, so it's sad to see the writing quality dip so much with this volume. Still, one misstep doesn't necessarily mean that the series is doomed, so of course I will keep reading. I still love Kamala, Bruno and the rest of the gang, and I'm looking forward to the next volume, hoping it will get better.
November 16, 2017
Another really enjoyable volume of Ms. Marvel, even if some of the video game terminology went completely over my head. I even enjoyed the issue Ms. Marvel didn't even appear in.
February 6, 2018
I like how this comic tackles social issues without making it feel like an after school special. The first issue deals with the importance of voting, particularly in local elections. The story discusses issues of gerrymandering and "packing and cracking". Some people would say it's a little overdone, but when our democracy is being subverted by these underhanded techniques, it's important for everyone to be informed and aware on how you can make a difference.
Next up, the main story deals with cyberbullying. A computer virus has become sentient and is releasing teenagers' secrets to the internet. One of Kamala's friends has to deal with being outed as gay in the fallout. Wilson does a fantastic job of handling the issue and providing examples of how teenagers can provide acceptance and understanding.
Finally, we check in with Bruno and how he's adjusting to school in Wakanda.
Next up, the main story deals with cyberbullying. A computer virus has become sentient and is releasing teenagers' secrets to the internet. One of Kamala's friends has to deal with being outed as gay in the fallout. Wilson does a fantastic job of handling the issue and providing examples of how teenagers can provide acceptance and understanding.
Finally, we check in with Bruno and how he's adjusting to school in Wakanda.
September 26, 2017
Okay, it might just be me, and the whole series might be wearing on me just a little bit, but I was not wowed by this particular volume of the otherwise amazing, groundbreaking series about a Pakistani Muslim girl who wakes one morning to find she has morphed into her favorite comic book hero, Ms. Marvel. Sweet, cute, funny, all of it, from Willow Wilson and some new artists.
The first story is a “get out the vote” comic, mainly an advertisement with actual instructions on how to register to vote and so on. Important, sure, but maybe not enthralling comics material. I guess the point is: How can you non-superheroes get “powers”? Another is a nod to gaming culture and imagines how gamers might play an active role in changing the world; in the instance they and Kamala figure out how to hack into making villains “nicer.” Okay. Cute? Silly? I vote B. The last story is about Bruno in Wakanda, but I am already having trouble remembering it, and I just read it! Also, Bruno has been transferred to Kamala’s school because of the evils of redistricting (that also seems to involve students forced to transfer mid-year to other schools, something that I have never heard of).
I do recommend this great series, though, definitely. If racial diversity is something you like to see, there are a range of characters represented here. And there's usually great dialogue. Kamala and her friends are great fun. But in any series there may be some volumes that are weaker, and this just feels to me like one of them.
The first story is a “get out the vote” comic, mainly an advertisement with actual instructions on how to register to vote and so on. Important, sure, but maybe not enthralling comics material. I guess the point is: How can you non-superheroes get “powers”? Another is a nod to gaming culture and imagines how gamers might play an active role in changing the world; in the instance they and Kamala figure out how to hack into making villains “nicer.” Okay. Cute? Silly? I vote B. The last story is about Bruno in Wakanda, but I am already having trouble remembering it, and I just read it! Also, Bruno has been transferred to Kamala’s school because of the evils of redistricting (that also seems to involve students forced to transfer mid-year to other schools, something that I have never heard of).
I do recommend this great series, though, definitely. If racial diversity is something you like to see, there are a range of characters represented here. And there's usually great dialogue. Kamala and her friends are great fun. But in any series there may be some volumes that are weaker, and this just feels to me like one of them.
May 25, 2019
Hello? Police?
I’d like to report a crime.
Yes, it’s an emergency.
Ms. Marvel still isn’t a part of the MCU, which is clearly a criminal offence and somebody needs to do something about this travesty.
I’d like to report a crime.
Yes, it’s an emergency.
Ms. Marvel still isn’t a part of the MCU, which is clearly a criminal offence and somebody needs to do something about this travesty.
April 28, 2022
This was a great installment to the series! I loved loved the incorporation of technology. It was interesting to see that and then the commentary on bullying and judging people when we all have issues of our own. Secret lives that we don't want anyone to know about. I appreciated that. Honestly this volume was very social conscious and it threw me off at first but for the most part I loved it. And the ending! If you've read this volume you could understand why I love this volume so much! If you haven't picked up this series yet you definitely should!
January 27, 2019
"It's gonna be okay, because we're gonna make it okay." -- Ms. Marvel
I think nothing will match the opening salvo of volumes 1 through 5 of Ms. Marvel. That said, Volume 7 almost (but not quite) reaches the consistent quality reached in those books. This time around Kamala Khan provides 'education through entertainment' with a rock the vote-style opener, tying into a plot about Jersey City's mayoral race. The Khan-less finale features her transplanted friend Bruno in Wakanda, with a cameo - but not really a surprise - appearance by a certain native son.
But it's the central story, where an online predator of sorts threatens to make a lot of folks extremely miserable, which provided the heart. When our new favorite superhero and her friends rally to show compassion / acceptance in response to attempted shaming, it's actually kind of moving.
I think nothing will match the opening salvo of volumes 1 through 5 of Ms. Marvel. That said, Volume 7 almost (but not quite) reaches the consistent quality reached in those books. This time around Kamala Khan provides 'education through entertainment' with a rock the vote-style opener, tying into a plot about Jersey City's mayoral race. The Khan-less finale features her transplanted friend Bruno in Wakanda, with a cameo - but not really a surprise - appearance by a certain native son.
But it's the central story, where an online predator of sorts threatens to make a lot of folks extremely miserable, which provided the heart. When our new favorite superhero and her friends rally to show compassion / acceptance in response to attempted shaming, it's actually kind of moving.
August 19, 2017
An entire self-contained volume! It's great to not have to deal with crossovers in a Marvel book. The first issue is... it's not great. It's basically a "get out and vote!" pamphlet. Well-meaning, but a bit preachy and tonally off. The main story focuses on internet toxicity with a healthy dose of comic book science fiction. No, the way the virus works doesn't really make sense, but I don't expect scientific accuracy from Ms. Marvel. It's an earnestly written story, and I especially like that Nakia seems to be taking a more important role in the book. The last story is a short catching up with Bruno over in Wakanda, and it was good to see how he's doing and get some time in his head.
November 13, 2018
The emotional good bits are here but not as strong in the previous to last volume.
Still, there was a REALLY big fantasy going on in the SF intelligent virus bit. :) To teach the internet to be NICE? That is some of the FREAKIEST fantasy I've ever heard.
:)
Okay! Not too shabby. Not too shabby.
Still, there was a REALLY big fantasy going on in the SF intelligent virus bit. :) To teach the internet to be NICE? That is some of the FREAKIEST fantasy I've ever heard.
:)
Okay! Not too shabby. Not too shabby.
August 6, 2022
YESS. I loved this one so much.
I really loved the voting and virus storyline. Voting is such an important topic. If you have the right to vote, you better use it. Also the virus that pretty much fed itself through internet hate. SUCH AN IMPORTANT topic as well. The internet could do with more kindness.
I just miss having Bruno around, I'm glad we got more of him towards the end. But I miss him, and I miss the Kamala/Bruno friendship. Everything about this just breaks my heart. Also, Zoe and Nakia. MY HEART!!!!
I really loved the voting and virus storyline. Voting is such an important topic. If you have the right to vote, you better use it. Also the virus that pretty much fed itself through internet hate. SUCH AN IMPORTANT topic as well. The internet could do with more kindness.
I just miss having Bruno around, I'm glad we got more of him towards the end. But I miss him, and I miss the Kamala/Bruno friendship. Everything about this just breaks my heart. Also, Zoe and Nakia. MY HEART!!!!
January 1, 2018
Given how much I have championed G. Willow Wilson's run of Ms. Marvel, I thought the last volume was a bit of a step-down as the series was coinciding with Marvel's big event of 2016, Civil War II, which caused repercussions for beloved characters. Fortunately, things have improved for the book, which during this volume hasn’t changed the status quo, but continue to showcase Kamala Khan going through everyday problems with friends and family, whilst being Jersey City's very own Ms. Marvel.
This volume opens off with politics as issue #13 (drawn by Mirka Andolfo) focuses on a sudden redistricting of Jersey City to give Chuck Worthy, an agent of HYDRA, an edge in the mayoral election. Although her first instinct is to give a physical beatdown towards Chuck, Kamala eventually uses her status as Ms. Marvel to get people to turn out and vote instead.
Lacking in superhero action, the true superpower within this issue is the power of people and how their voices can change their homes for the better. As a deliberate allegory of the 2016 US presidential election, which obviously led to disastrous results, this isn’t an entirely great tale as you might be divided on whether you think this is inspirational or preachy.
However, the central arc within this volume reminds what this series is about how it embraces diversity and presents a witty and honest depiction of the youthful generation that Kamala is part of. What begins with Kamala playing as a guild member for the MMORPG, World of Battlecraft, another member reveals he's discovered her secret identity and is willing to release all the secrets of Jersey City's youth to the public until he gets what he wants.
Given the comic's use of an MMORPG set within a fantasy world is reminiscent of South Park's Warcraft episode, whilst the virus itself goes ridiculous comic book territory that doesn't make sense, Wilson keeps the whole thing emotionally engaging in exploring the multiple identities of an individual, not just Kamala. It is credited to Takashi Miyazawa, who seems to be the primary artist for the series, in balancing superhero action and high school drama with his unique manga sensibility, whilst having some fun in illustrating the fantasy creatures of World of Battlecraft.
It is in the drama of the high schoolers that brings out the best of the series, in particular Zoe Zimmer, who started off as a bully at the very first issue and has grown throughout, such as developing certain feelings for Nakia. Although it sets up turmoil for Zoe in how these feelings could be publicised for the wrong reasons, the revelations are both heartbreaking and uplifting and how that motivates Kamala to do the right thing is truly inspiring, as well as leading to a brilliantly hilarious team-up in the climax of the arc.
Having moved away from Jersey City to Wakanda, the final issue shows Kamala's former best friend Bruno in his own adventure as a student for a prestigious science school in the African nation. Although it is a fun issue that departs from the streets of Jersey City as Kamala never appears and doesn't say anything new about the central friendship, we get a great visualisation of Wakanda, drawn by Francesco Gaston, and gives some excitement for the upcoming Black Panther movie.
Following Civil War II, Kamala Khan has never felt more alone and yet throughout the course of this volume, she has learned to help and join others who feel alone in their own world as G. Willow Wilson has strong messages to explore and although some might see it as preachy, there is something uplifting about the continuing adventures of Ms. Marvel.
This volume opens off with politics as issue #13 (drawn by Mirka Andolfo) focuses on a sudden redistricting of Jersey City to give Chuck Worthy, an agent of HYDRA, an edge in the mayoral election. Although her first instinct is to give a physical beatdown towards Chuck, Kamala eventually uses her status as Ms. Marvel to get people to turn out and vote instead.
Lacking in superhero action, the true superpower within this issue is the power of people and how their voices can change their homes for the better. As a deliberate allegory of the 2016 US presidential election, which obviously led to disastrous results, this isn’t an entirely great tale as you might be divided on whether you think this is inspirational or preachy.
However, the central arc within this volume reminds what this series is about how it embraces diversity and presents a witty and honest depiction of the youthful generation that Kamala is part of. What begins with Kamala playing as a guild member for the MMORPG, World of Battlecraft, another member reveals he's discovered her secret identity and is willing to release all the secrets of Jersey City's youth to the public until he gets what he wants.
Given the comic's use of an MMORPG set within a fantasy world is reminiscent of South Park's Warcraft episode, whilst the virus itself goes ridiculous comic book territory that doesn't make sense, Wilson keeps the whole thing emotionally engaging in exploring the multiple identities of an individual, not just Kamala. It is credited to Takashi Miyazawa, who seems to be the primary artist for the series, in balancing superhero action and high school drama with his unique manga sensibility, whilst having some fun in illustrating the fantasy creatures of World of Battlecraft.
It is in the drama of the high schoolers that brings out the best of the series, in particular Zoe Zimmer, who started off as a bully at the very first issue and has grown throughout, such as developing certain feelings for Nakia. Although it sets up turmoil for Zoe in how these feelings could be publicised for the wrong reasons, the revelations are both heartbreaking and uplifting and how that motivates Kamala to do the right thing is truly inspiring, as well as leading to a brilliantly hilarious team-up in the climax of the arc.
Having moved away from Jersey City to Wakanda, the final issue shows Kamala's former best friend Bruno in his own adventure as a student for a prestigious science school in the African nation. Although it is a fun issue that departs from the streets of Jersey City as Kamala never appears and doesn't say anything new about the central friendship, we get a great visualisation of Wakanda, drawn by Francesco Gaston, and gives some excitement for the upcoming Black Panther movie.
Following Civil War II, Kamala Khan has never felt more alone and yet throughout the course of this volume, she has learned to help and join others who feel alone in their own world as G. Willow Wilson has strong messages to explore and although some might see it as preachy, there is something uplifting about the continuing adventures of Ms. Marvel.
July 15, 2018
GR Ultimate Summer Reading Challenge One and Done.
November 8, 2017
Still the best Marvel series.
World: I love the art, this series' art is just so fitting to Kamala and her little slice of the MU. The world building is also solid with a lot of different pieces that are metatextual making this a fun read that also is a commentary to our world. Good stuff.
Story: A very topical story and that's one of the things that Wilson is really good at. Not the most complex, it's simple and self contained but the message is effective. The pacing is great and the reveal and the interactions golden. The end does feel a bit rushed and I would have loved a lot more happy Christmas Carol ending breath in the end to make the story more paced out. The Bruno story is also great. It's a good talking point and though sometimes it does get melodramatic but it's still sooo good.
Characters: Kamala is great, she's funny and full of character. Zoe and Nakia was handled so well I love it. Bruno what can I say, he's great. Just read the books for these characters.
I can't say enough good things about this series.
Onward to the next book!
World: I love the art, this series' art is just so fitting to Kamala and her little slice of the MU. The world building is also solid with a lot of different pieces that are metatextual making this a fun read that also is a commentary to our world. Good stuff.
Story: A very topical story and that's one of the things that Wilson is really good at. Not the most complex, it's simple and self contained but the message is effective. The pacing is great and the reveal and the interactions golden. The end does feel a bit rushed and I would have loved a lot more happy Christmas Carol ending breath in the end to make the story more paced out. The Bruno story is also great. It's a good talking point and though sometimes it does get melodramatic but it's still sooo good.
Characters: Kamala is great, she's funny and full of character. Zoe and Nakia was handled so well I love it. Bruno what can I say, he's great. Just read the books for these characters.
I can't say enough good things about this series.
Onward to the next book!
October 18, 2017
It actually hurts me to give this such a low rating. I love the premise of this graphic novel series, and I really admire the diversity of the characters and the issues discussed, but this installment felt like reading a PSA (public service announcement).
There are essentially three story lines. The first is a straight forward get out the vote pamphlet, and since it was released after the US elections I'm not sure why they bothered with it. The second story line is about the internet and gaming, and while I agree that we should all be kinder and treat each other respectfully, did we need this entire section for that PSA? And finally we zoom over to Bruno in Wakanda. Am I the only one who didn't recall what he was doing there? Anyways, hi-jinks ensue, but they seemed rather forced given the players involved.
I continue to like the art and the overall themes, but the writing felt really weak in this installment. Has it Ms. Marvel finally run out of steam?
There are essentially three story lines. The first is a straight forward get out the vote pamphlet, and since it was released after the US elections I'm not sure why they bothered with it. The second story line is about the internet and gaming, and while I agree that we should all be kinder and treat each other respectfully, did we need this entire section for that PSA? And finally we zoom over to Bruno in Wakanda. Am I the only one who didn't recall what he was doing there? Anyways, hi-jinks ensue, but they seemed rather forced given the players involved.
I continue to like the art and the overall themes, but the writing felt really weak in this installment. Has it Ms. Marvel finally run out of steam?
March 19, 2020
As I said in my 2016 on Goodreads review, it has been a reversal of fortunes for Marvel and DC Comics. While DC Comics is on the uptrend for me Marvel Comics is slippin'. Too many event-comics and too expensive compared to the rest of the market. Is doesn't help that its leadership has gotten cold-feat at the prospect of making an attempt at diversifying itself. One of the few bright-spots at this time for Marvel Comics is Ms. Marvel. Even at its worst, it is easily the most coherrently good thing Marvel Comics is doing.
This volume is something of a decompresser after the events of the last two volumes. It still has some high stakes, but things are not so life-and-death/existentialist as the last volume. We get an update to check on a certain person and we get an idea of what the post-Civil War II status quo will be like for Ms. Marvel.
This volume is something of a decompresser after the events of the last two volumes. It still has some high stakes, but things are not so life-and-death/existentialist as the last volume. We get an update to check on a certain person and we get an idea of what the post-Civil War II status quo will be like for Ms. Marvel.
July 16, 2019
4 🌟
So, Kamala's not-brother-in-law has joined the crew! And he's amazing!
This volume is all about secrets and owning up to bullies by standing together. You have my hug as well!
Also, we get a quick look at Wakanda!
So, Kamala's not-brother-in-law has joined the crew! And he's amazing!
This volume is all about secrets and owning up to bullies by standing together. You have my hug as well!
Also, we get a quick look at Wakanda!
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July 20, 2017
Still one of the best-written, most entertaining Marvel titles. I've been reading since the start, but this seems like a good jumping on point for new readers, as well.
June 5, 2020
3.5 stars
This was another great volume in the series, with Kamala dealing with corrupt politicians, RPG villains, and friendship challenges.
This series is so good that I'm both keen to carry on with it and reluctant to finish it because I don't want it to be over.
This was another great volume in the series, with Kamala dealing with corrupt politicians, RPG villains, and friendship challenges.
This series is so good that I'm both keen to carry on with it and reluctant to finish it because I don't want it to be over.
April 21, 2021
This collection of stories pointed out so many social dilemmas and issues in such a great and non-confrontational way!
First, the American voting procedure gets explained and why voting matters (as we all know, this is a big problem in the US, even I as a non-American can tell because the rest of the world always watches when the Americans vote on important stuff. It's just very televised and always a big topic especially so if they're voting on their new president.)
Then we get to read about hacking and leaking personal information (like nudes or love-messages to people who don't know that that somebody is in love with them) when a self-aware virus wants to mess around with Ms. Marvel. For once, it is very clear again that Kamala actually does think of her friends and tries to be there for her! Which hasn't been shining through in the last couple of stories... So that's a great development!
What bothers me a bit, is that out of nowhere Mike is suddenly a topic again and her missing Bruno after he moved to Wakanda gets addressed, after totally ignoring her character in the entire last volume!!! I feel like this character deserves more attention and should have been given a bigger importance in the last comic and shouldn't just be used now to display her moping around after her boyfriend left.
I also loved the last story where we see how Bruno is doing in Wakanda, he's coping somewhat with his situation, but there's still a long way to go for him to fully find his way in life with his new condition. I hope to see him back in Jersey City sometime soon! It looks like he misses Kamala, even though he doesn't want to admit it.
Some great passages:
Imagine what would happen if compassion were normal. Imagine how many people would still be here.
This is why I play. Say what you will about their emotional maturity, these guys all got on planes and trains and traveled halfway across the country --or at least across the river, in Max's case-- because a friend they'd never seen needed help.
First, the American voting procedure gets explained and why voting matters (as we all know, this is a big problem in the US, even I as a non-American can tell because the rest of the world always watches when the Americans vote on important stuff. It's just very televised and always a big topic especially so if they're voting on their new president.)
Then we get to read about hacking and leaking personal information (like nudes or love-messages to people who don't know that that somebody is in love with them) when a self-aware virus wants to mess around with Ms. Marvel. For once, it is very clear again that Kamala actually does think of her friends and tries to be there for her! Which hasn't been shining through in the last couple of stories... So that's a great development!
What bothers me a bit, is that out of nowhere Mike is suddenly a topic again and her missing Bruno after he moved to Wakanda gets addressed, after totally ignoring her character in the entire last volume!!! I feel like this character deserves more attention and should have been given a bigger importance in the last comic and shouldn't just be used now to display her moping around after her boyfriend left.
I also loved the last story where we see how Bruno is doing in Wakanda, he's coping somewhat with his situation, but there's still a long way to go for him to fully find his way in life with his new condition. I hope to see him back in Jersey City sometime soon! It looks like he misses Kamala, even though he doesn't want to admit it.
Some great passages:
Imagine what would happen if compassion were normal. Imagine how many people would still be here.
This is why I play. Say what you will about their emotional maturity, these guys all got on planes and trains and traveled halfway across the country --or at least across the river, in Max's case-- because a friend they'd never seen needed help.
September 9, 2017
Yaaaaaaas King T'Challa!!!! You are a sight for sore eyes!!
The Doc.X storyline was resolved a little too quickly, in my humble opinion, but the premise was great. And, of course, that last chapter (??) with Bruno and the Black Panther was incredible! Ms. Marvel for the win, as usual!
The Doc.X storyline was resolved a little too quickly, in my humble opinion, but the premise was great. And, of course, that last chapter (??) with Bruno and the Black Panther was incredible! Ms. Marvel for the win, as usual!
March 1, 2018
This was a return to form. Really enjoyed this again. Loved the main story arc, the development of relationships but also loved the last issue with Bruno in Wakanda.
February 23, 2023
Between the first issue in this being very in your face about voting (which I can't be mad about because tbh y'all need something on your face about that), Zoe being a lesbian, the main villain being the creation of the internet toxicity, and the fact that Kamala Khan is Pakistani and Muslim, this volume would instantly incinerate a dudebro.
September 4, 2017
Volume seven and still going strong.
I almost feel like I should knock on wood, because surely G. Willow Wilson can't keep this up? Writing an emotionally affecting, funny, superhero comic that manages to transcend the limitations of its genre (mostly neverending mashups with other series, forced crossover storylines, etc.)
The only "flaw" I can consistently identify in this series is that it sometimes betrays its other genre (young adult) by leaning a little too far into some of those tropes, getting a teensy bit "messagey." But the messages are always so good and right, I honestly don't think I even care (see: the issue that opens this book, centered on Kamala getting out the vote). For that matter, the rest of the trade centers on a story that boils down to Kamala saving the world by having everyone literally just being nice to each other.
Aside from the first issue, the rest of this trade has Kamala fighting new villain Doc.X, which is a name I think I love. I think Doc.X is actually a really successful villain for Kamala to fight. Not only does he actually represent a very real thing that we face in our world, but Wilson is able to mine that threat for lots of juicy story tidbits relevant to both Kamala's life and the city she lives in. Also, once again, Wilson manages to keep the villain at a manageable and reasonable threat level. Kamala doesn't need to be saving the world from bigger and bigger threats all the time. It's the emotional stakes that really matter, and I think that's why this comic does continue to be so successful.
Plus there's a scene in it where Kamala outs herself to her gaming guild as Ms. Marvel, and her guild practically shits their pants.
The trade closes with a Bruno check-in, which I really appreciated. The deterioration of his and Kamala's relationship last book really shot an arrow straight through my gut, because friendship :( So it's nice to see him on the road to recovery, and even nicer to see him starting to make something of himself in Wakanda. I'll also be honest here. I read the first volume of Ta-Nehisi Coates' run on Black Panther and was not impressed. I actually think Wilson does a seriously good job considering the limited amount of space she's given (one issue), fleshing out that country. I would like to see her version of Black Panther, honestly, but that would take her away from Ms. Marvel, so I guess all in all, I'll live with things the way they are, and just enjoy this one issue.
I almost feel like I should knock on wood, because surely G. Willow Wilson can't keep this up? Writing an emotionally affecting, funny, superhero comic that manages to transcend the limitations of its genre (mostly neverending mashups with other series, forced crossover storylines, etc.)
The only "flaw" I can consistently identify in this series is that it sometimes betrays its other genre (young adult) by leaning a little too far into some of those tropes, getting a teensy bit "messagey." But the messages are always so good and right, I honestly don't think I even care (see: the issue that opens this book, centered on Kamala getting out the vote). For that matter, the rest of the trade centers on a story that boils down to Kamala saving the world by having everyone literally just being nice to each other.
Aside from the first issue, the rest of this trade has Kamala fighting new villain Doc.X, which is a name I think I love. I think Doc.X is actually a really successful villain for Kamala to fight. Not only does he actually represent a very real thing that we face in our world, but Wilson is able to mine that threat for lots of juicy story tidbits relevant to both Kamala's life and the city she lives in. Also, once again, Wilson manages to keep the villain at a manageable and reasonable threat level. Kamala doesn't need to be saving the world from bigger and bigger threats all the time. It's the emotional stakes that really matter, and I think that's why this comic does continue to be so successful.
Plus there's a scene in it where Kamala outs herself to her gaming guild as Ms. Marvel, and her guild practically shits their pants.
The trade closes with a Bruno check-in, which I really appreciated. The deterioration of his and Kamala's relationship last book really shot an arrow straight through my gut, because friendship :( So it's nice to see him on the road to recovery, and even nicer to see him starting to make something of himself in Wakanda. I'll also be honest here. I read the first volume of Ta-Nehisi Coates' run on Black Panther and was not impressed. I actually think Wilson does a seriously good job considering the limited amount of space she's given (one issue), fleshing out that country. I would like to see her version of Black Panther, honestly, but that would take her away from Ms. Marvel, so I guess all in all, I'll live with things the way they are, and just enjoy this one issue.
August 20, 2017
Story
This is easily my least favorite volume thus far. If I wasn't such a big World of Warcraft fan, I doubt I'd have liked it as much as I did.
I'm obviously pretty far out of the target demographic for this series, but that's never felt as blatantly apparent as while reading this volume.
The first issue was a side story encouraging people to register and vote. I get that, and voting is important, but it made for a pretty dull story.
Most of the volume deals with a computer virus introduced via a popular MMO game that Kamala likes to play. There were a lot of issues dealing with privacy and internet shaming. Stuff I'm glad I never had to deal with in High School. I thought it handled those subjects pretty well, but the underlying story left a bit to be desired.
The final issue looks to be maybe the start of a side story for one of the supporting characters. Or maybe it was just a one-off. Kamala wasn't involved at all really. It deals with the world of Black Panther, of which I know almost nothing about. However I'm excited for the upcoming movie so it was cool to get a bit of a glimpse of that world here.
Overall this didn't feel like it added much to Kamala's story, but they can't all be winners. I hope things pick up a bit more in the next volume.
Artwork
Much like the last volume, there are several different artists used, but the same colorist. These don't seem to be all new people, but maybe more of a rotation? Either way the artwork continues to be great and I don't really notice that it's changing between issues.
This is easily my least favorite volume thus far. If I wasn't such a big World of Warcraft fan, I doubt I'd have liked it as much as I did.
I'm obviously pretty far out of the target demographic for this series, but that's never felt as blatantly apparent as while reading this volume.
The first issue was a side story encouraging people to register and vote. I get that, and voting is important, but it made for a pretty dull story.
Most of the volume deals with a computer virus introduced via a popular MMO game that Kamala likes to play. There were a lot of issues dealing with privacy and internet shaming. Stuff I'm glad I never had to deal with in High School. I thought it handled those subjects pretty well, but the underlying story left a bit to be desired.
The final issue looks to be maybe the start of a side story for one of the supporting characters. Or maybe it was just a one-off. Kamala wasn't involved at all really. It deals with the world of Black Panther, of which I know almost nothing about. However I'm excited for the upcoming movie so it was cool to get a bit of a glimpse of that world here.
Overall this didn't feel like it added much to Kamala's story, but they can't all be winners. I hope things pick up a bit more in the next volume.
Artwork
Much like the last volume, there are several different artists used, but the same colorist. These don't seem to be all new people, but maybe more of a rotation? Either way the artwork continues to be great and I don't really notice that it's changing between issues.
February 15, 2018
Wilson writes amazing character moments and well-intentioned but absolutely ludicrous and heavy-handed moralizing plots. Here Ms. Marvel takes on voter registration and internet trolls, but that's just the price we pay to see the good stuff, like the dramatic developments in the lives of some of the supporting cast in this volume.
April 23, 2018
WARNING *MAJOR SPOILERS*
This one was weak.
The main plot- a computer virus becomes sentient and intent on bringing down chaos- wouldn't be so bad if not for huge incoherences and holes.
I easily overcome the sentient virus part- hey, I've been reading comic books like others breathe for the last 3 decades or so- but the total absence of any explanation as to how it can take control of people and mimic Ms Marvel's powers was astounding. I can't gobble up any kind of shit just because I read comic books. There's a minimum to do to provide at least a low level of suspension of disbelief. Sadly Wilson didn't even bother to try.
Also if the resolution of the problem is intrisically coherent it is based on a too clear cut assumption- the Internet is bad- to be taken very seriously. Just a bit more of nuance would have greatly enhanced the whole package. Too bad because the situations and consequences involved- like Zoe's outing- were interesting and decently treated even if a bit on the naïve side.
Khamala is a good person. Wilson wants to highlight good actions and promote positive thinking and it's okay. It just doesn't mean she has to present her absolutely respectable views in such a childish way.
This one was weak.
The main plot- a computer virus becomes sentient and intent on bringing down chaos- wouldn't be so bad if not for huge incoherences and holes.
I easily overcome the sentient virus part- hey, I've been reading comic books like others breathe for the last 3 decades or so- but the total absence of any explanation as to how it can take control of people and mimic Ms Marvel's powers was astounding. I can't gobble up any kind of shit just because I read comic books. There's a minimum to do to provide at least a low level of suspension of disbelief. Sadly Wilson didn't even bother to try.
Also if the resolution of the problem is intrisically coherent it is based on a too clear cut assumption- the Internet is bad- to be taken very seriously. Just a bit more of nuance would have greatly enhanced the whole package. Too bad because the situations and consequences involved- like Zoe's outing- were interesting and decently treated even if a bit on the naïve side.
Khamala is a good person. Wilson wants to highlight good actions and promote positive thinking and it's okay. It just doesn't mean she has to present her absolutely respectable views in such a childish way.
April 22, 2023
Ms. Marvel Vol. 7 Damage Per Second collects issues 13-18 of the Marvel Comic series written by G. Willow Wilson with art by Mirka Andolfo, Takeshi Miyazawa, and Francesco Gaston.
Someone knows Ms. Marvel’s secret identity and tries to blackmail Kamala into doing things or else they will reveal her identity to the world.
A few social issues such as voting, gerrymandering, and cyber bullying are tackled in this volume. Wilson does a great job of not forcing the issues down your throat but making the topics easy to understand for younger readers. Ms. Marvel has quickly become a great book to introduce young teenager readers into the world of comics as well as larger social issues.
Someone knows Ms. Marvel’s secret identity and tries to blackmail Kamala into doing things or else they will reveal her identity to the world.
A few social issues such as voting, gerrymandering, and cyber bullying are tackled in this volume. Wilson does a great job of not forcing the issues down your throat but making the topics easy to understand for younger readers. Ms. Marvel has quickly become a great book to introduce young teenager readers into the world of comics as well as larger social issues.
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