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Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson #5-6
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 3
Collects Ms. Marvel (2015) #1-12.
Earth’s Mightiest Metamorph! Look out world, Kamala Khan is an Avenger! But will it be everything she imagined? Or is life as a celebrity more difficult than she thought? Saving the world is important, but Jersey City still needs its protector, too: A development company using Ms. Marvel’s face has more in mind for gentrification than just real estate. Can Kamala take down the evil suits destroying her home without ruining her personal life? Then, Kamala’s Avengers dream is wrecked when CIVIL WAR II leaves her torn between her idol, Captain Marvel, and her mentor, Iron Man. Which side will the new generation of heroes — Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man and Nova — choose? Trouble starts brewing at a tristate academic competition — and the conflict sure won’t end there!
Earth’s Mightiest Metamorph! Look out world, Kamala Khan is an Avenger! But will it be everything she imagined? Or is life as a celebrity more difficult than she thought? Saving the world is important, but Jersey City still needs its protector, too: A development company using Ms. Marvel’s face has more in mind for gentrification than just real estate. Can Kamala take down the evil suits destroying her home without ruining her personal life? Then, Kamala’s Avengers dream is wrecked when CIVIL WAR II leaves her torn between her idol, Captain Marvel, and her mentor, Iron Man. Which side will the new generation of heroes — Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man and Nova — choose? Trouble starts brewing at a tristate academic competition — and the conflict sure won’t end there!
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 27, 2017
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G. Willow Wilson
472 books3,316 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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March 23, 2021
Just great. Really fun. And the Kamala clone stuff genuinely made me laugh.
May 26, 2022
G Willow Wilson, three deluxe volumes in and she is still pumping out great stories. So this volume has three story arcs. The first, Kamala is now running with the Avengers in a small capacity, getting her super hero on a lot more now and had this new Property management firm stepping in buying up property in Jersey City building expensive condos that the working class people of the city can’t afford. Plus, Kamala learns they are doing this in a very illegal, messed up way. A lot to deal with.
Second arc had her friend Bruno doing some experiments and created these low budget clones. With Kamala being stretched so thin, she thinks Bruno could make one that looks like her that she can use so she can be in multiple places at once. This backfires terribly. Great stuff.
Final arc has the Civil War II plot spill over into this book. This might be my favorite arc as it really took Kamala on a roller coaster of emotions and actions that lead to a big fall out with her best friend Bruno. Kamala had to make some tough choices when it came to her idol, Captain Marvel also.
Really enjoying this series. Bring on book 4!
Second arc had her friend Bruno doing some experiments and created these low budget clones. With Kamala being stretched so thin, she thinks Bruno could make one that looks like her that she can use so she can be in multiple places at once. This backfires terribly. Great stuff.
Final arc has the Civil War II plot spill over into this book. This might be my favorite arc as it really took Kamala on a roller coaster of emotions and actions that lead to a big fall out with her best friend Bruno. Kamala had to make some tough choices when it came to her idol, Captain Marvel also.
Really enjoying this series. Bring on book 4!
June 11, 2017
[Read as single issues]
After fighting the literal end of the world, Ms. Marvel is back in her post-Secret Wars series, and this hardcover collects the first 12 issues, or volumes 5 and 6 of the paperback collections.
This is essentially two three parters, a four part storyline, and two one-shots, which I'll break down.
We open with Super Famous, three issues that pits Kamala against gentrification and the might of Hydra and Doctor Faustus. It's a very personal issue that Kamala feels strongly about, and leads to her having to fight for all of Jersey City as well as her good name. There's also the fact that we're dealing with the eight month gap between series, so we get to catch up on new developments in both Kamala's life and her supporting cast, from Bruno's new girlfriend to Aamir's new wife. This one's very fast paced, and a great start.
The second three issues are Army Of One, which is my favourite of this collection. Kamala is run ragged after being an Avenger, a solo hero, a school girl, and a faithful sister/daughter, so she asks Bruno to see if he can help. Cue hijinx when a defective clone army of Kamala Khans runs amok, and only Ms. Marvel can save the day. Again, another highly personal story that turns up the funny to 100 while still hitting all the right emotional beats and having a great moral to boot.
Then comes a one-shot Road To Civil War II lead-in, pitting Kamala against Miles Morales in...a science fair. Sounds silly, but again, highly hilarious and a nice calm-before-the-storm before Civil War II hits. And oh boy, does it hit hard.
Civil War II is the biggest story here, both in terms of length and in terms of impact. Kamala's relationships with Carol Danvers and Bruno after irrevocably changed (and I can say that and mean it, which doesn't happen often in comics) after these four issues which see Kamala pulling a Spider-Man - siding with one hero in the Civil War before realising that actually, their first choice wasn't quite so good after all.
Finally issue 12 sees Kamala travel to Pakistan to see some relatives and clear her head after the events of the past 11 issues. It's a cute little issue that again helps settle things back down again, and end the volume on a happier note after the doom and gloom of Civil War II.
The artwork is mostly handled by Takeshi Miyazawa, who has taken the reins from Adrian Alphona, and he's an easy substitute. The background details and emotions in the characters are all present from Alphona's run, and this is highlighted even more when the pair share issues during Civil War II - Miyazawa pencils the main story while Alphona deals with flashbacks to Kamala's parents' time in their home country. Alphona also handles the Road To Civil War one-off story. Nico Leon draws the Army Of One story, while Marco Failla draws the post-Civil War II one-shot, and they're both serviceable additions to the team if not as spectacular as the headliners of Alphona and Miyazawa.
Ms. Marvel remains one of Marvel's best books for obvious reasons - it's full of heart, blends nicely into the ongoing superhero narrative and ties into the events while remaining its own book, and has a lovely art team to boot. Everyone should read Ms. Marvel - no exceptions.
After fighting the literal end of the world, Ms. Marvel is back in her post-Secret Wars series, and this hardcover collects the first 12 issues, or volumes 5 and 6 of the paperback collections.
This is essentially two three parters, a four part storyline, and two one-shots, which I'll break down.
We open with Super Famous, three issues that pits Kamala against gentrification and the might of Hydra and Doctor Faustus. It's a very personal issue that Kamala feels strongly about, and leads to her having to fight for all of Jersey City as well as her good name. There's also the fact that we're dealing with the eight month gap between series, so we get to catch up on new developments in both Kamala's life and her supporting cast, from Bruno's new girlfriend to Aamir's new wife. This one's very fast paced, and a great start.
The second three issues are Army Of One, which is my favourite of this collection. Kamala is run ragged after being an Avenger, a solo hero, a school girl, and a faithful sister/daughter, so she asks Bruno to see if he can help. Cue hijinx when a defective clone army of Kamala Khans runs amok, and only Ms. Marvel can save the day. Again, another highly personal story that turns up the funny to 100 while still hitting all the right emotional beats and having a great moral to boot.
Then comes a one-shot Road To Civil War II lead-in, pitting Kamala against Miles Morales in...a science fair. Sounds silly, but again, highly hilarious and a nice calm-before-the-storm before Civil War II hits. And oh boy, does it hit hard.
Civil War II is the biggest story here, both in terms of length and in terms of impact. Kamala's relationships with Carol Danvers and Bruno after irrevocably changed (and I can say that and mean it, which doesn't happen often in comics) after these four issues which see Kamala pulling a Spider-Man - siding with one hero in the Civil War before realising that actually, their first choice wasn't quite so good after all.
Finally issue 12 sees Kamala travel to Pakistan to see some relatives and clear her head after the events of the past 11 issues. It's a cute little issue that again helps settle things back down again, and end the volume on a happier note after the doom and gloom of Civil War II.
The artwork is mostly handled by Takeshi Miyazawa, who has taken the reins from Adrian Alphona, and he's an easy substitute. The background details and emotions in the characters are all present from Alphona's run, and this is highlighted even more when the pair share issues during Civil War II - Miyazawa pencils the main story while Alphona deals with flashbacks to Kamala's parents' time in their home country. Alphona also handles the Road To Civil War one-off story. Nico Leon draws the Army Of One story, while Marco Failla draws the post-Civil War II one-shot, and they're both serviceable additions to the team if not as spectacular as the headliners of Alphona and Miyazawa.
Ms. Marvel remains one of Marvel's best books for obvious reasons - it's full of heart, blends nicely into the ongoing superhero narrative and ties into the events while remaining its own book, and has a lovely art team to boot. Everyone should read Ms. Marvel - no exceptions.
January 4, 2020
Still loving these stories. Kamala Khan is such a terrific character struggling with her identity just like Peter Parker did right at the start of his career. Perhaps if I was reading these as single issues I would get frustrated by the uneven tone of some of the episodes, veering between high-school drama and serious crime-fighting. Also, what happened with Bruno’s gf Mike? Also, is it just me or is Captain Marvel just a bit mean? Marvelous.
March 13, 2019
This was so frustrating. Nothing I wanted to get resolved got resolved. Next please!
July 1, 2022
Ms Marvel's second series (and third hardback) begins with the consistent momentum we've come to expect so far. However, now that she's an official Avenger the stakes seem a little higher here compared to the previous series.
What continues to impress across the volumes so far is the phenomenal character development that G Willow Wilson brings and there's no exception here. Ms Marvel and friends continue to grow and appear no longer resigned to the local problems of Jersey, but now face much more worldly issues.
Civil War 2 spins out of the pages of this volume, which may irk some reading completionists, that Kamala Khan appears to be caught up in yet another Marvel event so quickly after the last volume and Secret Wars. That said, I thought the set-up was done really well with some heartfelt moments included.
Alphona's art is perfectly suited to Ms Marvel and continues to impress, although there appears to be less of it in this book as others also take their hand to it.
Overall, Ms Marvel continues to surprise. It's great to see how she's developing into her own person, but also facing down all the problems that brings. If you're a fan of the Disney+ show do yourself a favour and bump this up your list. You won't be sorry.
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My Score: 8/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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What continues to impress across the volumes so far is the phenomenal character development that G Willow Wilson brings and there's no exception here. Ms Marvel and friends continue to grow and appear no longer resigned to the local problems of Jersey, but now face much more worldly issues.
Civil War 2 spins out of the pages of this volume, which may irk some reading completionists, that Kamala Khan appears to be caught up in yet another Marvel event so quickly after the last volume and Secret Wars. That said, I thought the set-up was done really well with some heartfelt moments included.
Alphona's art is perfectly suited to Ms Marvel and continues to impress, although there appears to be less of it in this book as others also take their hand to it.
Overall, Ms Marvel continues to surprise. It's great to see how she's developing into her own person, but also facing down all the problems that brings. If you're a fan of the Disney+ show do yourself a favour and bump this up your list. You won't be sorry.
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My Score: 8/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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September 3, 2019
It's a post-Secret Wars world, and Ms. Marvel is now an Avenger which means she has even more on her plate to balance on top of her responsibilities as Kamala.
In this volume, Kamala has to contend with even more social issues like gentrification, xenophobia, racial-profiling, internment, and what true justice looks like (if there is such a thing). Like with the omnibus, the book is not heavy-handed with these issues but merely brings up issues that have entered the mainstream consciousness in the past several years and provides specific perspectives of how people are affected. In other words, this comic isn't telling you what to believe but asking you to listen to how people can and are affected on a human level.
Kamala also struggles with jealously, the problems when people you admire let you down, thinking she has to fix these issues alone, feeling she has to be all things to everyone, and getting lost in her own importance. Yet you still root for her because you know she has a good heart and is doing her damnedest to do what she feels is right.
I've not read Civil War II, but there seems to be some of the threads that cause that much maligned event in this book between Carol Danvers and Tony Stark which is essentially the issues brought up by Dick/Spielberg's "Minority Report". Who will Kamala side with?
Miles Morales and Sam Alexander make brief appearances in a way you don't expect as do the Avengers. We even get a rare appearance of Puck. IN SPACE!
The best parts of this particular volume are in the scenes with Kamala's family. This is her center and what keeps us grounded with her. We do get flashbacks of her family before they immigrated to the States, a scene of Kamala first meeting Bruno, and Kamala's trip to see her family in Karachi. There are some poignant things said by her family and relatives that really tugged at my heartstrings in relation to my own family, what it means to be an immigrant, and what it means to look at people as people with sometimes tumultuous pasts and stories.
I can't wait to see what happens next.
In this volume, Kamala has to contend with even more social issues like gentrification, xenophobia, racial-profiling, internment, and what true justice looks like (if there is such a thing). Like with the omnibus, the book is not heavy-handed with these issues but merely brings up issues that have entered the mainstream consciousness in the past several years and provides specific perspectives of how people are affected. In other words, this comic isn't telling you what to believe but asking you to listen to how people can and are affected on a human level.
Kamala also struggles with jealously, the problems when people you admire let you down, thinking she has to fix these issues alone, feeling she has to be all things to everyone, and getting lost in her own importance. Yet you still root for her because you know she has a good heart and is doing her damnedest to do what she feels is right.
I've not read Civil War II, but there seems to be some of the threads that cause that much maligned event in this book between Carol Danvers and Tony Stark which is essentially the issues brought up by Dick/Spielberg's "Minority Report". Who will Kamala side with?
Miles Morales and Sam Alexander make brief appearances in a way you don't expect as do the Avengers. We even get a rare appearance of Puck. IN SPACE!
The best parts of this particular volume are in the scenes with Kamala's family. This is her center and what keeps us grounded with her. We do get flashbacks of her family before they immigrated to the States, a scene of Kamala first meeting Bruno, and Kamala's trip to see her family in Karachi. There are some poignant things said by her family and relatives that really tugged at my heartstrings in relation to my own family, what it means to be an immigrant, and what it means to look at people as people with sometimes tumultuous pasts and stories.
I can't wait to see what happens next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2020
You know how when you have a favorite TV show and you keep biting your nails (figuratively, not literally of course) because your worried that it's going to jump-the-shark because nothing good lasts forever? I keep waiting for Ms. Marvel to jump-the-shark. It hasn't. And yes, I just admitted that Ms. Marvel is one of my favorite comics. G. Willow Wilson continues to deliver issue after issue, month after month - the most fun, entertaining, enjoyable, exciting comic I've read in years. I cannot believe how much I love this comic. Kamala Khan for President! (and Bruno for her VP!) ;)
The second half is, I think, the first time I wasn't completely enthralled with one of these arcs for the new Ms. Marvel. it's not that there's anything wrong with it. There are some nice character moments and some good character development, things I expect from this stellar series. I guess I just got a bit wearied by the crossover events that this tied in with and it pulled me out of the enjoyment of just the title itself. This is one of the biggest drawbacks with these company wide mega-crossovers: while it can get new readers interested in some great books, it also has the opposite effect of slowing down otherwise excellent narratives. That latter wasn't necessarily the case here, as I said there are still some wonderful things going on. Wilson did a fine job incorporating her existing story lines, but the crossover did create an artificiality that clogs the momentum of the ongoing narrative.
The second half is, I think, the first time I wasn't completely enthralled with one of these arcs for the new Ms. Marvel. it's not that there's anything wrong with it. There are some nice character moments and some good character development, things I expect from this stellar series. I guess I just got a bit wearied by the crossover events that this tied in with and it pulled me out of the enjoyment of just the title itself. This is one of the biggest drawbacks with these company wide mega-crossovers: while it can get new readers interested in some great books, it also has the opposite effect of slowing down otherwise excellent narratives. That latter wasn't necessarily the case here, as I said there are still some wonderful things going on. Wilson did a fine job incorporating her existing story lines, but the crossover did create an artificiality that clogs the momentum of the ongoing narrative.
October 27, 2021
This was my first time reading Ms. Marvel. It was definitely interesting, but I think it made me realize once again that I'm just not that into superhero stuff.
I found most of the characters pretty annoying, especially Ms. Marvel. Her story arc here feels similar to a young Peter Parker, trying to figure out how to navigate superhero responsibilities among going to school and being there for your family.
There were some more interesting parts and fascinating ethical dilemmas raised, like trying to convict people of crimes they haven't committed yet through "predictive justice." It was also cool to see different folks from the MCU pop up, like Loki and Iron Man. Iron Man was one of the most likeable characters in here, which is a red flag to me since I normally can't stand Iron Man haha. Bruno's girlfriend Mike was cool too.
All in all, great for Marvel fans, loved Kamala's journey to learning more about her own identity, just not a huge hit for me.
I found most of the characters pretty annoying, especially Ms. Marvel. Her story arc here feels similar to a young Peter Parker, trying to figure out how to navigate superhero responsibilities among going to school and being there for your family.
There were some more interesting parts and fascinating ethical dilemmas raised, like trying to convict people of crimes they haven't committed yet through "predictive justice." It was also cool to see different folks from the MCU pop up, like Loki and Iron Man. Iron Man was one of the most likeable characters in here, which is a red flag to me since I normally can't stand Iron Man haha. Bruno's girlfriend Mike was cool too.
All in all, great for Marvel fans, loved Kamala's journey to learning more about her own identity, just not a huge hit for me.
July 25, 2017
Ms Marvel just keeps getting better with each volume. Amazing artwork, brilliant storylines which are not just awesome in terms of superhero action and adventure comic but also funny, heartfelt, relatable and throws up important topics that need to be addressed to in today's world.
I think Kamala is a great role model for young people too; she's a good hearted person with a lot of responsibility but also she's just a teenager, going through tough growing up stuff - friendships, love, school pressure, family relationships changing and all while trying to keep herself sane (not to mention keep her city safe). She makes mistakes and doesn't get everything right even if she has the right intentions, and can make wrong choices at times, but this is all part of growing up, and I think readers can really relate to this. She's not perfect but she's doing the best she can.
I think this may be my favourite Ms Marvel volume so far and can't wait for more adventures to come! :)
I think Kamala is a great role model for young people too; she's a good hearted person with a lot of responsibility but also she's just a teenager, going through tough growing up stuff - friendships, love, school pressure, family relationships changing and all while trying to keep herself sane (not to mention keep her city safe). She makes mistakes and doesn't get everything right even if she has the right intentions, and can make wrong choices at times, but this is all part of growing up, and I think readers can really relate to this. She's not perfect but she's doing the best she can.
I think this may be my favourite Ms Marvel volume so far and can't wait for more adventures to come! :)
February 9, 2021
Finally, the point in Ms. Marvel where the character of Josh really comes into his own as a human sad tuba noise. I love it. Great supporting cast, as always, and the Civil War II tie-in arc collected here has no business being as good as it is. So many huge moments I remember from reading this run as it came out happen in those issues. It might be the best event tie-in material I’ve ever read. And throw a few Cliff Chiang covers in there? Forget it. Very happy with my decision to finally revisit this series.
January 29, 2018
I picked this up thinking it was Volume 1, but it was still easy to slide into the world of Kamala's New Jersey. This was such a fun read. Sure, a lot of the superhero stuff is pretty tropey (we get a pretty blatant Minority Report knock off) but that is more than made up for by the freshness of the characters, the handling of issues like body positivity, gentrification, and immigration, and the awesome bright colouring. This comic has a lot of heart and it helped me smile during a tough time.
December 1, 2020
Great continuation of the series. Feels like G. Willow Wilson is really hitting her stride with the series. Kamala is a great character who only gets better in this book, carving out her own place and status in the Marvel Universe the same way Peter Parker/Spider-Man did all those years back... as the hero next door. Someone who is learning to juggle all the new powers that come with Avenging, as well as the responsibilities such as family, friends, and schoolwork.
November 13, 2023
I really enjoyed this graphic novel collection. Even though I started on series 4. It makes me want to go back to the first three and read beyond.
I love the art style and storyline and characters.
Great for teens but enjoyable as an adult too.
It's refreshing to have a strong female character who's not the stereotypical sexualised drawings of women.
The cross cultural element is engaging and you can identify with teenage angst whatever your age.
I love the art style and storyline and characters.
Great for teens but enjoyable as an adult too.
It's refreshing to have a strong female character who's not the stereotypical sexualised drawings of women.
The cross cultural element is engaging and you can identify with teenage angst whatever your age.
May 26, 2021
Decided to pick this up because I knew next to nothing about Ms Marvel and am trying to expand my knowledge from just the main Avengers group. However I didn't really get sucked in like I was hoping to. Maybe super hero comics just aren't actually for me because it all felt like it happened too fast for me to really get invested.
August 12, 2021
This was another stellar edition to the Ms Marvel series! It didn’t get 5 stars for me because the predictive threats was a beaten comic book part of the story. It’s one that has been done way too many times in my opinion and just didn’t spark my interest as much. I’m excited to see what’s next on her journey!
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November 24, 2021As usual, a fun installment. I liked this better than the previous volume because this moved along Kamala's relationship with Captain Marvel and Bruno. I kind of ship them and am really sad that they fell out so badly. This Ms Marvel series really captures the Spiderman narrative of a coming-of-age teenager balancing hero work, school and personal life and it's just really fun to read about.
June 22, 2024
Este volumen está bastante más cargado de drama que los anteriores; por momentos bien manejado, por otros se torna un tanto excesivo.
De todos modos, la evolución de los personajes es bastante regular y coherente.
Lo que no me terminó de cerrar del todo es lo desparejo de los estilos de arte de un número a otro. Por eso, principalmente, le termino dando 3 estrellas.
De todos modos, la evolución de los personajes es bastante regular y coherente.
Lo que no me terminó de cerrar del todo es lo desparejo de los estilos de arte de un número a otro. Por eso, principalmente, le termino dando 3 estrellas.
February 12, 2018
This was so fantastic. I was completely unfamiliar with Ms. Marvel going into this and it's not the first storyline she's been in, but hot damn was it fun. She's a brilliant character and a blast to read!
September 15, 2022
Ms. Marvel continues to be one of the most delightful reads. This volume sees her grow quite a bit personally and learn how to balance her life as a super hero with that of a teenage girl, sister and daughter.
July 31, 2017
I absolutely adore this series! From the writing to the art to the character growth to the hero/villain debate, everything worked and was extremely enjoyable.
August 6, 2017
Cover shown is #2.
September 26, 2018
Nice development of character, though some of the dialog is a little on-the-nose. Nice to see Kamala's personal development going on along side her power development storyline.
January 1, 2019
Excellent as always. I can tell Alphona has a lot of fun with the art, and there's a good balance between the lighthearted and serious storylines.
May 14, 2019
Didn't know I'd skipped the Super Famous storyline before going into Civil War II before. This was particularly good, considering my indifference to that whole event.
March 13, 2021
This was excellent, going from LOL to genuinely moving emotional beats.
March 31, 2021
This series continues to be excellent; pleasantly off-the-wall in some ways, surprisingly moving in others.
May 31, 2021
This has been the best one so far. I really enjoyed it.
June 1, 2021
4.5/5
things definitely got a lot more deep and I liked how her culture was explored a little more in here!
things definitely got a lot more deep and I liked how her culture was explored a little more in here!
July 8, 2022
A good read. Fast paced. Nice to see a few Avengers along the way. A good companion read for the Ms Marvel Disney+ series.
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