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Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 9: Teenage Wasteland
Kamala Khan has vanished! But where has she gone, and why? Jersey City still has a need for heroes, and in the wake of Ms. Marvel's disappearance, dozens have begun stepping up to the plate. The city's newest super hero Red Dagger and even ordinary citizens attempt to carry on the brave fight in Kamala's honor. Somehow, Ms. Marvel is nowhere...but also everywhere at once! Absent but not forgotten, Ms. Marvel has forged a heroic legacy to be proud of. But when an old enemy re-emerges, will anyone be powerful enough to truly carry the Ms. Marvel legacy - except Kamala herself?
COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL 25-30
COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL 25-30
136 pages, Paperback
First published July 31, 2018
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G. Willow Wilson
471 books3,317 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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January 29, 2021
A weak start with Ms Marvel missing, and Red Dagger and her friends trying to fill the gap. The bonus is a neat new character, a Jewish lad, Naftali and his cousin Alanna. The final third we return to good old teenage angst with girls kissing boys, girls kissing girls, and people coming and going... oh and there's a new big bad mean girl. :) Marvel girl teenage angst lifted this to a 6 out of 12. Still there's definitely something missing, making it still nowhere near as good as the first three volumes.
September 17, 2018
“We like to think we choose the people we love. But we don’t, really. Life puts those people in our path. We love them because we’re in it together. Maybe it’s destiny, maybe it’s something else. Whatever it is, it’s something real.”
Kamala Khan is AWOL for the first three issues, so friends Zoe, Nakia, Mike and Gabe try to fill in. This reminded me of a time when Buffy the Vampire Slayer was gone and the Scooby Crew tried to fill her shoes, which kind of makes a good point about superheroes vs. the rest of us doing things for ourselves. That “what makes a hero” thing.
There’s a lot of stuff going on, otherwise. The Inventor comes back, yawn. Bruno comes back and is funny and flips the script on the whole ugly right-wing American s-hole country move. The “disadvantaged” teens of America. And so Briuno and Kamala get to talk. And she and Carol make up. There’s teen love and triangles. Mainly this is Ms. Marvel focusing on personal issues. It’s goofy teen humor and art. I don’t love the color choices but I might be in a minority here. 3-3.5 for my tastes, but the team is trying to establish more of the positive energy so I’ll round up.
Kamala Khan is AWOL for the first three issues, so friends Zoe, Nakia, Mike and Gabe try to fill in. This reminded me of a time when Buffy the Vampire Slayer was gone and the Scooby Crew tried to fill her shoes, which kind of makes a good point about superheroes vs. the rest of us doing things for ourselves. That “what makes a hero” thing.
There’s a lot of stuff going on, otherwise. The Inventor comes back, yawn. Bruno comes back and is funny and flips the script on the whole ugly right-wing American s-hole country move. The “disadvantaged” teens of America. And so Briuno and Kamala get to talk. And she and Carol make up. There’s teen love and triangles. Mainly this is Ms. Marvel focusing on personal issues. It’s goofy teen humor and art. I don’t love the color choices but I might be in a minority here. 3-3.5 for my tastes, but the team is trying to establish more of the positive energy so I’ll round up.
August 28, 2018
Ms. Marvel's friends try to cover for her as she's completely MIA from the first 3 issues. The Inventor also returns. There's something just missing without Kamala in the book. Eventually she returns but the book instantly turns into poor romance comic with a love triangle instead of focusing on Ms. Marvel fighting bad guys. Nico Leon's art looks like it belongs in an issue of Highlights magazine. I prefer a more traditional Marvel look.
October 27, 2019
OH DANG, THE LAST ISSUE IN THIS GAVE ME SOME FEEEEELINGS
October 17, 2018
4.5 stars
I was skeptical at first about Teenage Wasteland. Kamala Khan is noticeably absent for approximately the first half of the volume. Can her well-intentioned friends / Coles classmates pick up the slack?
They can. In fact, I'd say Zoe ("I've been doing Crossfit . . . Prepare to feel the pain of several hundred dollars worth of specialized strength training!") is the M.V.P. here, jumping into action - assisting Red Dagger - on the streets of Jersey City. The Inventor is causing trouble while free on parole, after all.
Kamala returns for the second half - along with a surprise appearance from another Marvel heroine - which is heavier on dialogue and lighter on the action. However, love is in the air, and there are a number of great scenes (Kamala seeking guidance from her community's spiritual leader - amusing and thoughtful; some observations on high school cliques) that keep the series running strong.
I was skeptical at first about Teenage Wasteland. Kamala Khan is noticeably absent for approximately the first half of the volume. Can her well-intentioned friends / Coles classmates pick up the slack?
They can. In fact, I'd say Zoe ("I've been doing Crossfit . . . Prepare to feel the pain of several hundred dollars worth of specialized strength training!") is the M.V.P. here, jumping into action - assisting Red Dagger - on the streets of Jersey City. The Inventor is causing trouble while free on parole, after all.
Kamala returns for the second half - along with a surprise appearance from another Marvel heroine - which is heavier on dialogue and lighter on the action. However, love is in the air, and there are a number of great scenes (Kamala seeking guidance from her community's spiritual leader - amusing and thoughtful; some observations on high school cliques) that keep the series running strong.
July 25, 2018
I didnt like the start of this. The first few issues deals with The Inventor but majority of it without ms marvel. It just didnt seem to have the same fun as the previous. After Bruno returns it brings the story back to the main arc and begins the reasons for why this series was so much fun to begin with.
December 6, 2018
I really enjoyed this volume of Ms. Marvel, although I really missed Kamala in the first half. It was adorable watching her friends try to fill in for her in her absence, though. The artwork was consistently great throughout, which is always nice.
August 20, 2018
One of my favorites so far, and just so funny. I appreciate the way that the visiting Wakandan referred to America as a developing country and referred to American teens as "disadvantaged youth." I really really loved the part where Kamala is just so overwhelmed by her feelings that she goes to her Imam, expecting to get yelled at. Instead, he is wise and embracive, with many good things to tell about how elders tend to be stern and forget how to teach young people what to do with their feelings and such. Phew. Loved it, love this series, love my girl Kamala.
September 17, 2018
Surprisingly, Ms. Marvel doesn't show up in the first half of this volume. While she is missing, her high school friends masquerade as Ms. Marvel in order to maintain the illusion that the hero is still protecting Jersey City. The substitute Ms. Marvels are fine, but there's nothing like the real Ms. Marvel.
October 23, 2018
Should I just copy and paste things from my previous reviews of this series so as to just really hammer the point home?
Nine trades in, and this series is still awesome and I love it. Literally the only thing keeping me from giving it five stars is that I am now completely unwilling to believe that Kamala's friends don't know/guess that she's Ms. Marvel. (Oh, and also Captain Marvel didn't apologize to Kamala, and I really need that to happen.) ESPECIALLY since this entire book consists of all of Kamala's friends picking up her slack, as Ms. Marvel has mysteriously disappeared at the same time as Kamala, whose family says she's fine and just going to a new school. COINCIDENCE?? Anyway, seriously, they all have to know by now so stop pretending, book.
So they take turns trying to be Ms. Marvel, helping the citizens of Jersey City out, but when the Inventor turns up again (remember that guy? he used to be a bird, but now he's not? Anymore?) they are completely out of their depth, none of them having any real superpowers to speak of.
Kamala is absent for most of this volume, but that's okay, she's going through something. And her friends (and family) are great. And Bruno! Bruno's back! Yay! I've been so upset since they've been estranged.
Anyway, it's been forever since I read this and I'm behind in reviews, so this will be the last sentence of this review.
[4.5 stars]
"Okay, so Ms. Marvel is probably my SECOND favorite comic, definitely my favorite superhero comic. I love Carol Danvers probably as much as I love Kamala Khan, but the last couple of Captain Marvel trades have fallen a little flat for me, and meanwhile G. Willow Wilson continues to absolutely KILL IT with Kamala." -Me, three years ago
"How does this series continue to be SO GOOD. It is the only superhero comic I read that doesn't allow the larger events of the Marvel (or whatever) universe to completely mess with the narrative it's trying to tell. Kamala is always Kamala." -Me, two years and three months ago
"I have no doubt that Kamala and Ms. Marvel will weather this storm. It continues to be an excellent series. I hope Wilson never leaves." -Me, one year and nine months ago
"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.) " -Me, one year and one month ago
"Regardless of how it made me want to punch all humans in the mouth a little, Ms. Marvel continues to be the most solid, contemplative (yet still somehow fun) superhero comic I've read . . . But Wilson, I don't know, man, she's just so good at keeping it all about Kamala. No matter what else is going on in the comics around her, this is a coming of age story about a young superhero, learning to be an adult at the same time she's learning to deal with her powers and the responsibilities and burdens that come with them." -Me, nine months ago
"This comic is still my favorite ongoing superhero comic." -Me, right now
Nine trades in, and this series is still awesome and I love it. Literally the only thing keeping me from giving it five stars is that I am now completely unwilling to believe that Kamala's friends don't know/guess that she's Ms. Marvel. (Oh, and also Captain Marvel didn't apologize to Kamala, and I really need that to happen.) ESPECIALLY since this entire book consists of all of Kamala's friends picking up her slack, as Ms. Marvel has mysteriously disappeared at the same time as Kamala, whose family says she's fine and just going to a new school. COINCIDENCE?? Anyway, seriously, they all have to know by now so stop pretending, book.
So they take turns trying to be Ms. Marvel, helping the citizens of Jersey City out, but when the Inventor turns up again (remember that guy? he used to be a bird, but now he's not? Anymore?) they are completely out of their depth, none of them having any real superpowers to speak of.
Kamala is absent for most of this volume, but that's okay, she's going through something. And her friends (and family) are great. And Bruno! Bruno's back! Yay! I've been so upset since they've been estranged.
Anyway, it's been forever since I read this and I'm behind in reviews, so this will be the last sentence of this review.
[4.5 stars]
August 25, 2018
3.5
It's telling that the best issues of this trade are the ones without Kamala in them.
The first 3/4s of this volume is Kamala's friends group trying to fill her embiggened shoes and having wacky street-level superhero encounters. As soon as Kamala comes back it's back to bullshit love triangles and half-baked teenage philosphy.
Ms Marvel started out as a friendly neighborhood superhero and slowly turned into an angsty tragedy magnet, like Spider-man before her, and I really hope Wilson manages to right the ship she built. With Nico Leon on permanent art duties now, maybe some of that whimsy will return.
It's telling that the best issues of this trade are the ones without Kamala in them.
The first 3/4s of this volume is Kamala's friends group trying to fill her embiggened shoes and having wacky street-level superhero encounters. As soon as Kamala comes back it's back to bullshit love triangles and half-baked teenage philosphy.
Ms Marvel started out as a friendly neighborhood superhero and slowly turned into an angsty tragedy magnet, like Spider-man before her, and I really hope Wilson manages to right the ship she built. With Nico Leon on permanent art duties now, maybe some of that whimsy will return.
April 1, 2020
The fact that I'm coming close to finishing my all time favourite series is crushing me.
August 24, 2019
Even though Kamala herself is missing for the first three issues, this volume overall still works. I enjoyed seeing her friends trying to fill her shoes during her absence because that's what superheroes are supposed to do. I was also pleased to see the return of the Red Dagger, Captain Marvel, and Bruno this series. I can't wait to see what's next up Kamala in volume ten.
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March 30, 2019
After that incredibly intense cliff-hanger in Vol 8, I finally got my hands on a copy of volume 9!
Libraries are awesome!
Anywho, obviously I loved this one. It's not filled with as many deep and meaningful insights as Mecca, but a lot of old enemies pop up and Kamala is no-where in sight. Plus there is the underlying theme of what makes a hero a hero—do you need superpowers? Do you need to be young? And what is the worth of someone who can't "contribute" to society? Okay, it's a little deep.
And Captain Marvel makes an appearance!
Aaaaaaaand now I'm impatiently waiting for volume 10 to come to my library because I'm too cheap to go out and buy it.
Libraries are awesome!
Anywho, obviously I loved this one. It's not filled with as many deep and meaningful insights as Mecca, but a lot of old enemies pop up and Kamala is no-where in sight. Plus there is the underlying theme of what makes a hero a hero—do you need superpowers? Do you need to be young? And what is the worth of someone who can't "contribute" to society? Okay, it's a little deep.
And Captain Marvel makes an appearance!
Aaaaaaaand now I'm impatiently waiting for volume 10 to come to my library because I'm too cheap to go out and buy it.
October 3, 2018
Kamala Khan spends the first half of the book in hiding, and frankly I didn't much miss her. The side characters stepped up and carried things along quite well with quite a bit of help from a feisty WWII veteran named Harold. (I'm totally up for a Harold and Zoe spin-off series.)
Then Kamala comes back and everyone gets pretty mopey through the end of the book dealing with all their romantic entanglements. It's a good thing that all the teen angst is so well done, because the super villain action remains as silly and stupid as usual.
Ms. Marvel remains a fine diversion.
Then Kamala comes back and everyone gets pretty mopey through the end of the book dealing with all their romantic entanglements. It's a good thing that all the teen angst is so well done, because the super villain action remains as silly and stupid as usual.
Ms. Marvel remains a fine diversion.
September 5, 2018
A Ms. Marvel title with Ms. Marvel missing for the bulk of the book? And it's still amazing?! You better believe it. Ms. Marvel has some soul searching to do so her friends pick up the Ms. Marvel mantle (say that three times fast) and try to keep Jersey safe. So much to love about this books:
- Real friendships
- Real religious differences dealt with in real ways
- Hilarious villains
- Entire plots that revolve around sandwich delivery
Read this book nerds!
- Real friendships
- Real religious differences dealt with in real ways
- Hilarious villains
- Entire plots that revolve around sandwich delivery
Read this book nerds!
January 25, 2021
Kamala has disappeared, and her friends are trying to hold the fort - with more or less success - until a supervillain shows up and they find themselves outmatched.
I liked that Kamala’s friends get center stage in the first half, and show their loyalty and friendship. And when she returns, she has many real life things to deal with: her brother’s new baby, her first kiss, having to sort out her feelings toward the newly returned Bruno... and accepting help from her friends.
A welcome return to what makes this a compelling series: real teenage problems, with not too much superhero stuff.
I liked that Kamala’s friends get center stage in the first half, and show their loyalty and friendship. And when she returns, she has many real life things to deal with: her brother’s new baby, her first kiss, having to sort out her feelings toward the newly returned Bruno... and accepting help from her friends.
A welcome return to what makes this a compelling series: real teenage problems, with not too much superhero stuff.
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April 9, 2024Ms. Marvel has a personal reckoning and learns what's truly important in life for probably the 9th time now. We spend a lot of time with the friends and sidekicks in this volume, it's fun to see them interact with Kamala there.
April 27, 2023
Ms. Marvel Vol. 9 Teenage Wasteland collects issues 25-30 of the Marvel Comics series written by G. Willow Wilson with art by Nico Leon.
Kamala Khan had decided to take a break from superhero duties to reflect and take care of herself. With Jersey City suddenly having a superhero void, various teens take Ilya the mantle to protect to their city with assistance from Red Dagger.
This arc has some fun and cute teenage adventure and romance stories. Not a ton of substance but they get the job done. There has been a steady rotation of artists on the Ms Marvel books but Nico Leon’s style is what I have come to picture Ms Marvel in my head.
Kamala Khan had decided to take a break from superhero duties to reflect and take care of herself. With Jersey City suddenly having a superhero void, various teens take Ilya the mantle to protect to their city with assistance from Red Dagger.
This arc has some fun and cute teenage adventure and romance stories. Not a ton of substance but they get the job done. There has been a steady rotation of artists on the Ms Marvel books but Nico Leon’s style is what I have come to picture Ms Marvel in my head.
April 29, 2019
I’ve always loved the tone and the message of this book and this is just more of the awesome same.
World: The art is amazing, the characters are so full of personality and character. I love art that’s a bit more stylised and this is it, the characters are drawn nearly manga style with their expression faces and body language, awesome. The world building here is solid, it continues what has been built since the series started and pulling pieces from the past is always fun, especially when a writer’s run is coming to an end. The new introductions are interesting and not expected but also a bit out of left field (Naftali being what I’m talking about). I love this little slice of the MU that Kamala lives in.
Story: Two fun stories about friendship and growth and done in the signature Kamala way which I love. I love how after the last arc we see a lot of the gang and out people’s perception of Kamala and Ms. Marvel and also the lessons learned from it. I love that the villain was a classic villain for her and the full circle of that the story was trying to show. I love the time we spend dealing with Civil War II fallout out. The second story is all about the feels and character payoff and development. The Bruno stuff has been brewing for a while and this story really goes into what fans have been wanting to see, progress for that area and we get it. It’s fun, it’s charming and cute and I full of emotion.
Characters: Kamala is amazing that’s all we need to talk about her, she’s so full of personal voice and personality that this book is nothing without her. Except this book starts off without her and we see the beautiful character work that Wilson has been doing to the supporting cast for a while now and when they take the spotlight they are fantastic, their banter is funny, their interactions and the art coming together charms you and draws you in. Then there’s the villains which are old villains but fit this story so well. I won’t get into the drama with Bruno and the relationships stuff, just enjoy it.
It’s a beautiful penultimate arc and I am going to miss Wilson, but she’s writing Wonder Woman so that’s also awesome.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is amazing, the characters are so full of personality and character. I love art that’s a bit more stylised and this is it, the characters are drawn nearly manga style with their expression faces and body language, awesome. The world building here is solid, it continues what has been built since the series started and pulling pieces from the past is always fun, especially when a writer’s run is coming to an end. The new introductions are interesting and not expected but also a bit out of left field (Naftali being what I’m talking about). I love this little slice of the MU that Kamala lives in.
Story: Two fun stories about friendship and growth and done in the signature Kamala way which I love. I love how after the last arc we see a lot of the gang and out people’s perception of Kamala and Ms. Marvel and also the lessons learned from it. I love that the villain was a classic villain for her and the full circle of that the story was trying to show. I love the time we spend dealing with Civil War II fallout out. The second story is all about the feels and character payoff and development. The Bruno stuff has been brewing for a while and this story really goes into what fans have been wanting to see, progress for that area and we get it. It’s fun, it’s charming and cute and I full of emotion.
Characters: Kamala is amazing that’s all we need to talk about her, she’s so full of personal voice and personality that this book is nothing without her. Except this book starts off without her and we see the beautiful character work that Wilson has been doing to the supporting cast for a while now and when they take the spotlight they are fantastic, their banter is funny, their interactions and the art coming together charms you and draws you in. Then there’s the villains which are old villains but fit this story so well. I won’t get into the drama with Bruno and the relationships stuff, just enjoy it.
It’s a beautiful penultimate arc and I am going to miss Wilson, but she’s writing Wonder Woman so that’s also awesome.
Onward to the next book!
August 8, 2018
(Read as single issues)
I loved seeing Kamala's friends team up and I know there were some ~issues~ to work out but also I missed Kamala :( Let's return to the super status quo pls
I loved seeing Kamala's friends team up and I know there were some ~issues~ to work out but also I missed Kamala :( Let's return to the super status quo pls
March 9, 2020
Read for the Backlist Readathon Challenge: “Blue on the Cover”
November 25, 2018
What happens when Ms. Marvel disappears? Her friends take up the mantle until they have to call in the big guns, Captain Marvel! Kamala Khan is at a private school & doesnt know how much she is missed back home. What will happen when she returns to Jersey City?
January 10, 2019
Disclaimer:
May contain spoilers on previous issues.
Disclaimer #2:
This isn't a review so much as a pile of squee.
My fellow Kamala Korps members - what do you think of our girl's love life? I'm totally team Kareem, not team Bruno. Why? Because Bruno falls into the sidekick role way too easily. It messes with his confidence. Bruno does this with Kamala; but we also see Bruno going along with Loki's wacky schemes (in Vol #4 Crushed), and Kwezi's mad-scientist vibranium heist (in Vol #8 Mecca).
Bruno's just so batty over Kamala that he can't speak truth to her until it's too late. Meanwhile… Kareem! Now this is one brave dude. He wades into the world of superheroing without any superpowers. All he's got is the ethics of a champion and a lot of Parkour practice.
Unlike Bruno, Kareem can confront Kamala when it's needed. (See especially his reaction in Vol #6, when Kamala unilaterally decides to smack down baddies in Karachi.)
You can tell exactly when Kareem falls in love with Ms. Marvel - it's because she's a badass - when she saves the runaway train in Vol #8. And in Teenage Wasteland, we see that Kareem's willing to face rejection. He tells Ms Marvel straight up how he feels about her.
And despite all of Kareem's mad skillz, he knows when he needs to work in a team.
Actually, I don't care who Kareem dates… as long as we see him and his Instagram-worthy hair in future issues!
May contain spoilers on previous issues.
Disclaimer #2:
This isn't a review so much as a pile of squee.
My fellow Kamala Korps members - what do you think of our girl's love life? I'm totally team Kareem, not team Bruno. Why? Because Bruno falls into the sidekick role way too easily. It messes with his confidence. Bruno does this with Kamala; but we also see Bruno going along with Loki's wacky schemes (in Vol #4 Crushed), and Kwezi's mad-scientist vibranium heist (in Vol #8 Mecca).
Bruno's just so batty over Kamala that he can't speak truth to her until it's too late. Meanwhile… Kareem! Now this is one brave dude. He wades into the world of superheroing without any superpowers. All he's got is the ethics of a champion and a lot of Parkour practice.
Unlike Bruno, Kareem can confront Kamala when it's needed. (See especially his reaction in Vol #6, when Kamala unilaterally decides to smack down baddies in Karachi.)
You can tell exactly when Kareem falls in love with Ms. Marvel - it's because she's a badass - when she saves the runaway train in Vol #8. And in Teenage Wasteland, we see that Kareem's willing to face rejection. He tells Ms Marvel straight up how he feels about her.
And despite all of Kareem's mad skillz, he knows when he needs to work in a team.
Actually, I don't care who Kareem dates… as long as we see him and his Instagram-worthy hair in future issues!
December 17, 2018
Story
I started this one incredibly confused. Where was Ms. Marvel? Eventually I found out, but I can't recall if I was forgetting something important from the last volume or what. I'm still not really sure. I didn't read it that long ago, but I found the start of this pretty jarring.
Once I got my bearings, this was another enjoyable volume. It's a little bittersweet for me since it was announced this week that Ms. Wilson will be leaving the series next year. That means I don't have much longer with her as the writer.
This is the only superhero comic I read, in particular since I really enjoyed her novel, and I'm going to be sad to see her run come to an end.
Artwork
I've lost track of the artists at this point. I have no idea if this the same one as last volume or another new one. I think the art has been solid no matter who they've gotten to do it though, and this one is no different.
I started this one incredibly confused. Where was Ms. Marvel? Eventually I found out, but I can't recall if I was forgetting something important from the last volume or what. I'm still not really sure. I didn't read it that long ago, but I found the start of this pretty jarring.
Once I got my bearings, this was another enjoyable volume. It's a little bittersweet for me since it was announced this week that Ms. Wilson will be leaving the series next year. That means I don't have much longer with her as the writer.
This is the only superhero comic I read, in particular since I really enjoyed her novel, and I'm going to be sad to see her run come to an end.
Artwork
I've lost track of the artists at this point. I have no idea if this the same one as last volume or another new one. I think the art has been solid no matter who they've gotten to do it though, and this one is no different.
December 11, 2020
We’ve already met the Red Dagger and now, he’s back. Things that I could have done without while reading this installment include
What I absolutely loved is the scene Kamala has with the Imam of the masjid. He’s practical but extra in just the right places and I loved him for making Kamala’s already difficult life just a bit easier. Finally, I also liked the humorous exchange between the Red Dagger and Kamala’s friends. In other words, another well-done issue that only made me want to pick up the next one immediately.
July 19, 2018
I loved this volume. I enjoy the focus back on Kamala's personal relationships; it's a part of her narrative that I've always enjoyed. And of course, the writing was smart, the perfect balance of witty, and left me anxious for the next volume already!
April 22, 2021
Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
A really great collection of stories that focuses very much on Kamala Khan's soul-searching, without her being a big part of the story. She disappears and leaves her friends behind without saying a word. Her friends notice that Ms. Marvel has vanished and take up the mantle and try to protect the city themselves. Without having any superpowers this comes with a lot of bruises and sprains. But they try their best and it is really great to see a group of friends bond together like this.
Zoe figures out that The Inventor is back and they find his secret hideout spot where he kidnapped old people and put them all into a device. What that device actually does I don't remember, not sure if it's ever actually fully explained? But anyways, they try to save the old people and free them from their chains but realise the task of fighting The Inventor is too much, even with
Red Dagger's help. So they call Captain Marvel who comes to the rescue. Kamala comes back and helps her friends in their time of need and finally realises that she can't run from her own problems and that the city truly needs and wants Ms. Marvel's help.
When Red Dagger said the following:
There are things I have quessed about you, and I'm sure there are things you have guessed about me. And I'm wondering if we're ready to....to have that conversation. About us. Properly.
I felt that on another level! I think that most characters in this city think the exact same thing and actually already know or highly suspect that Kamala is Ms. Marvel, because let's be honest the mask doesn't hide that much! It's pretty clear to anybody who knows Kamala that Ms. Marvel is way too similar to her. And for once I'm glad we don't have the Clark-Kent-wears-glasses-so-he-can't-be-superman trope and people actually realise what or who lies behind the mask.
We already saw this happen, when Kamala told her mother about being Ms. Marvel or when she showed Discord her face as well. They both weren't surprised at all. Rather they waited (well Discord didn't really wait for this moment but you know what I mean) until she came forward herself.
A really great collection of stories that focuses very much on Kamala Khan's soul-searching, without her being a big part of the story. She disappears and leaves her friends behind without saying a word. Her friends notice that Ms. Marvel has vanished and take up the mantle and try to protect the city themselves. Without having any superpowers this comes with a lot of bruises and sprains. But they try their best and it is really great to see a group of friends bond together like this.
Zoe figures out that The Inventor is back and they find his secret hideout spot where he kidnapped old people and put them all into a device. What that device actually does I don't remember, not sure if it's ever actually fully explained? But anyways, they try to save the old people and free them from their chains but realise the task of fighting The Inventor is too much, even with
Red Dagger's help. So they call Captain Marvel who comes to the rescue. Kamala comes back and helps her friends in their time of need and finally realises that she can't run from her own problems and that the city truly needs and wants Ms. Marvel's help.
When Red Dagger said the following:
There are things I have quessed about you, and I'm sure there are things you have guessed about me. And I'm wondering if we're ready to....to have that conversation. About us. Properly.
I felt that on another level! I think that most characters in this city think the exact same thing and actually already know or highly suspect that Kamala is Ms. Marvel, because let's be honest the mask doesn't hide that much! It's pretty clear to anybody who knows Kamala that Ms. Marvel is way too similar to her. And for once I'm glad we don't have the Clark-Kent-wears-glasses-so-he-can't-be-superman trope and people actually realise what or who lies behind the mask.
We already saw this happen, when Kamala told her mother about being Ms. Marvel or when she showed Discord her face as well. They both weren't surprised at all. Rather they waited (well Discord didn't really wait for this moment but you know what I mean) until she came forward herself.
July 29, 2021
Although Kamala was absent for a lot of this volume, I still really enjoyed the story because we got to see her friends step up to the mantle and really come through to support her. We see how much they care about her and the symbol of hope that she's become for Jersey City.
We also got to see more Red Dagger in this volume which was great, and there were some VERY CUTE scenes between him and Kamala. The humour in the whole series has been really entertaining, but in this volume in particular it was just spot on and I found myself chuckling (a lot). I can't believe this is the penultimate volume in the series, I could keep reading about Kamala's adventures (and misadventures) for another 10 volumes.
Content warnings for violence, kidnapping.
We also got to see more Red Dagger in this volume which was great, and there were some VERY CUTE scenes between him and Kamala. The humour in the whole series has been really entertaining, but in this volume in particular it was just spot on and I found myself chuckling (a lot). I can't believe this is the penultimate volume in the series, I could keep reading about Kamala's adventures (and misadventures) for another 10 volumes.
Content warnings for violence, kidnapping.
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