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Marvel Rising (2018) #1
Marvel Rising: Alpha (2018) #1
This summer, SQUIRREL GIRL meets MS. MARVEL – for the very first time! When Doreen Green (also known as the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) volunteers as head counselor for an extracurricular computer programming class, little does she know that junior counselor Kamala Khan moonlights as crimefighting super hero Ms. Marvel! But this coding configuration is more than just ones and zeros when a mysterious new super villain shows her face! Will our heroes be able to save the day without blowing their secret identities? Join Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl (with some special guest appearances) as they learn what it truly takes to become the next generation of Marvel heroes!
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2018
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About the author
Devin Grayson
508 books117 followersDevin Grayson is an avid gamer, former acting student, and enthusiastic reader fortunate enough to have turned a lifelong obsession with fictional characters into a dynamic writing career. She has a B.A. from Bard College, where she studied creative writing with novelist Mona Simpson. Best known for her work on the Batman titles for DC Comics, Devin has been a regular writer on Catwoman, Nightwing, and The Titans, and contributed to the award-winning No Man’s Land story arc. With the publication of Batman: Gotham Knights in March of 2000, she became the first (and, sadly, only as of 2020) female to create, launch and write an ongoing Batman title.
Additional career highlights include the launch of the critically acclaimed series Omni for Humanoids, Doctor Strange: The Fate of Dreams, an original novel featuring Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme, and USER—a highly personal three-part, creator-owned miniseries about gender identity and online role-playing, originally published by Vertigo and newly available as a collected edition hardcover through Image. Devin is also the creator of Yelena Belova, a Marvel character staring in the upcoming MCU Black Widow movie (played by Florence Pugh), Damien Darhk, a DC character now appearing regularly in CW’s Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow (played by Neal McDonough), and Catalina Flores, a DC character recently featured as the super-villain Tarantula in The Lego Batman Movie.
Frequently cited for compelling character development and nuanced exploration of complex themes, Devin’s work has been showcased in mainstream media such as USA Today and Working Woman as well as in alternative press such as The Village Voice, The Advocate, and Curve magazine. Over the years, she has written in several different media and genres, from comic books and novels to video game scripts and short essays. She is currently working on an original graphic novel for Berger Books.
Devin lives in Northern California with her husband, step-son, devoted Early Alert Canines Diabetic Alert Dog, and somewhat less devoted cat. Openly bisexual, she is a passionate advocate for the GLBTQ community, as well as being a committed environmentalist, and a public speaker for T1 Diabetes awareness and Diabetic Alert Dogs. She is always happy to take on a new challenge, especially if it involves making some new fictional friends.
Additional career highlights include the launch of the critically acclaimed series Omni for Humanoids, Doctor Strange: The Fate of Dreams, an original novel featuring Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme, and USER—a highly personal three-part, creator-owned miniseries about gender identity and online role-playing, originally published by Vertigo and newly available as a collected edition hardcover through Image. Devin is also the creator of Yelena Belova, a Marvel character staring in the upcoming MCU Black Widow movie (played by Florence Pugh), Damien Darhk, a DC character now appearing regularly in CW’s Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow (played by Neal McDonough), and Catalina Flores, a DC character recently featured as the super-villain Tarantula in The Lego Batman Movie.
Frequently cited for compelling character development and nuanced exploration of complex themes, Devin’s work has been showcased in mainstream media such as USA Today and Working Woman as well as in alternative press such as The Village Voice, The Advocate, and Curve magazine. Over the years, she has written in several different media and genres, from comic books and novels to video game scripts and short essays. She is currently working on an original graphic novel for Berger Books.
Devin lives in Northern California with her husband, step-son, devoted Early Alert Canines Diabetic Alert Dog, and somewhat less devoted cat. Openly bisexual, she is a passionate advocate for the GLBTQ community, as well as being a committed environmentalist, and a public speaker for T1 Diabetes awareness and Diabetic Alert Dogs. She is always happy to take on a new challenge, especially if it involves making some new fictional friends.
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March 9, 2021
Marvel Rising was numbered and titled weird. No need for me to read the rest since I technically already read the ending.
July 15, 2019
Ms. Marvel and USG are teaming up against rising new villian "emulator"!
June 16, 2018
That cover is too cute for its own good, but I think this set up something promising. Haven't read #0 butttt whatever.
July 12, 2020
I don't like Emulator. But I do like the video game characters that came out and attacked. That was funny. Nutsy McSmasher. Lol.
December 7, 2018
The first book in the Marvel Rising series by Devin Grayson was actually the first "superhero comic" I have ever read. It took me a couple of pages to ease into the style so to speak, but reading the rest felt like a breeze. One of my favorite aspects was the transition between different artist's styles, providing a wide range of emotions and perspectives of the story and character. I feel like this book was a rather light read, and not as in depth as I am used to or enjoy, but it was exciting enough to keep the pages turning. Personally my favorite character was Kamala Khan (AKA Ms. Marvel) because of her friendly personality, optimistic attitude, and her effort to be friends with everyone, even those who push her away repeatedly. My favorite quote from this book comes from America Chavez, after she is taken (temporarily) from existence, and then returned. She says, "I... I've seen things. Wonderful things. Terrible things. On the other side. Like falling through time and space into something deeper." Ms. Marvel replies with "...Really?" to which America responds with "No! It was like staring at a blank TV screen!" I found this quote funny and feel that it illustrates the comic'c not-quite-serious tone. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick and fun read.
June 20, 2018
This comic is amazing and adorable. That's my main thought after reading this comic.
As a newbie to the comic book world, I someone who is new to comics, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of material that exists for most existing characters, and have no idea where to starts. With Marvel Rising however, I felt I could jump right in. I have read a few of the Squirrel Girl comics, but am far behind on her current adventures, and only have a cursory knowledge of Ms. Marvel. As for the other heroines pictured on the cover, who we can assume will show up soon, I know little more than their names (if that). So, it was really nice to be able to open up the first two issues (counting the free comics day preview) and find that they have given me enough information to understand the story without feeling like the info is being piled on top of me. It's a really good comic for newbies and veteran comic readers alike, and I can't wait to read future issues and watch the tie-in animations. :)
As a newbie to the comic book world, I someone who is new to comics, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of material that exists for most existing characters, and have no idea where to starts. With Marvel Rising however, I felt I could jump right in. I have read a few of the Squirrel Girl comics, but am far behind on her current adventures, and only have a cursory knowledge of Ms. Marvel. As for the other heroines pictured on the cover, who we can assume will show up soon, I know little more than their names (if that). So, it was really nice to be able to open up the first two issues (counting the free comics day preview) and find that they have given me enough information to understand the story without feeling like the info is being piled on top of me. It's a really good comic for newbies and veteran comic readers alike, and I can't wait to read future issues and watch the tie-in animations. :)
July 3, 2018
Marvel Rising is a fun issue, with three supers all interacting with each other. They managed to get two big pulls for the series (Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl), as well as a character I don’t personally recognize (my guess would be that they invented her for this, but I could be wrong). They’ll probably be adding more supers throughout the series, or at least that’s the implication I’m picking up on.
It’s a pretty funny read, with a couple of more down-to-earth points being made, like online harassment, the treatment of women in video games, and doxxing. It’ll be interesting to see where this plot goes in the long run. Could this be the start of yet another team up? Squirrel Girl does love joining as many teams as possible…
It’s a pretty funny read, with a couple of more down-to-earth points being made, like online harassment, the treatment of women in video games, and doxxing. It’ll be interesting to see where this plot goes in the long run. Could this be the start of yet another team up? Squirrel Girl does love joining as many teams as possible…
June 14, 2018
I picked up the last issue of this on Free Comic Book Day and found myself pretty interested in reading more of it but man does this feel like a total 180 from everything I liked about that issue, where as it was really fun and playful and seemed to be hinting at some interesting developments with our two leads, this one came off as really trait, boring and as if it were written by someone who kinda thought they understood how teenagers act these days, but really doesn't. Definitely gonna steer clear of this series from now on.
June 20, 2018
My two comic idols: Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl get to team up! It looks like a neat setup for a series that I would probably pull, even if it were horrible (which this isn't). Can't wait for the next part of the adventure!
December 31, 2018
Lots of fun. Great for fans of Squirrel-girl and Ms. Marvel. Unfortunately, the villain was poorly developed. There was possibly some backstory in other comics that I missed, though.
June 3, 2019
This series is so adorable!
June 12, 2019
Love these comics. They are so much fun, there is diversity and the artwork is amazing. Definitely going to reread!
October 16, 2019
Everything you want from a super hero team up!
December 10, 2019
I loved the art style of this one
February 26, 2026
Great comic , fun any easy read that’s enjoyable.
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