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Captain Marvel (2019) (Single Issues)
Captain Marvel #1
ALL THE STARS ALIGN AS KELLY THOMPSON AND CARMEN CARNERO TAKE ON MARVEL’S PREMIER FEMALE SUPER HERO! As Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers has spent months in space protecting Earth from alien threats big and small, but now it’s time for Earth’s mightiest hero to come home. New York City has never looked so good. But every re-entry comes with the unexpected, and Carol is about to hit a whole lot of unexpected. It’s a fresh start and an oversized, star-studded welcome home for a hero who’s been punching the glass ceiling since the 1970s — and just in time for the first female-led film from Marvel Studios! The next 50 years of Captain Marvel starts here!
34 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2019
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About the author
Kelly Thompson
779 books1,073 followersKELLY THOMPSON has a degree in Sequential Art from The Savannah College of Art & Design. Her love of comics and superheroes have compelled her since she first discovered them as a teenager. Currently living in Portland, Oregon with her boyfriend and the two brilliant cats that run their lives, you can find Kelly all over the Internet where she is generally well liked, except where she's detested.
Kelly has published two novels - THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING (2012) and STORYKILLER (2014) and the graphic novel HEART IN A BOX from Dark Horse Comics (2015). She's currently writing ROGUE & GAMBIT, HAWKEYE, and PHASMA for Marvel Comics and GHOSTBUSTERS for IDW. Other major credits include: A-Force, Captain Marvel & The Carol Corps, Jem and The Holograms, Misfits, Power Rangers Pink, and the creator-owned mini-series Mega Princess.
Kelly's ambitions are eclipsed only by her desire to exist entirely in pajamas. Fortunately pajamas and writers go hand in hand (most of the time). Please buy all her stuff so that she can buy (and wear) more pajamas.
Kelly has published two novels - THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING (2012) and STORYKILLER (2014) and the graphic novel HEART IN A BOX from Dark Horse Comics (2015). She's currently writing ROGUE & GAMBIT, HAWKEYE, and PHASMA for Marvel Comics and GHOSTBUSTERS for IDW. Other major credits include: A-Force, Captain Marvel & The Carol Corps, Jem and The Holograms, Misfits, Power Rangers Pink, and the creator-owned mini-series Mega Princess.
Kelly's ambitions are eclipsed only by her desire to exist entirely in pajamas. Fortunately pajamas and writers go hand in hand (most of the time). Please buy all her stuff so that she can buy (and wear) more pajamas.
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January 12, 2019
Such a fantastic start!! Loved it!
And pleased to brag I have a autographed copy from cover artist Amanda Conner!
And pleased to brag I have a autographed copy from cover artist Amanda Conner!
March 18, 2019
I wasn't sure what to expect starting this series, but I really enjoyed it!
The story line is great--well-paced with a clear intro for those who, like me, have never read a Captain Marvel comic before--and it's entertaining and fun. The characters are well-defined, and I love Carol's dialogue--she's sharp and witty and a great example of a strong woman who still has flaws and doesn't try to hide them.
I usually don't like female action figures and superheroes because their portrayal in movies and books frustrates me. They always try so hard. They have to prove themselves and compete with men, and they still have to be sexy. I love Scarlet Johansen's Black Widow because she's just a cool action character, and the sexiness is built into her persona, so it's a given. I love Carol because she's not trying to prove herself to the male characters. She knows who she is, the men know who she is, and they respect her, but most importantly for this female reader, Carol respects herself. And she's just a really cool superhero. Period. Like all the male superheroes are allowed to be.
I also love that this creative team is mostly women, which helps with the authenticity. I love Carol and Jessica's friendship, the appearances from other Avengers, especially Tony, who's always a favorite (I imagine he'd be easy but also fun to write), and I love the various conflicts that creep in, either blatantly (the Kraken...) or subtly (Hazmat).
I can't wait to read #2 and find out how this stage of Carol's story develops. I highly recommend this series so far! It's a great issue with a lot of content, and the artwork is fantastic. Very vivid and bright. The dialogue is my favorite aspect of the story so far, though. It's very natural and smart.
The story line is great--well-paced with a clear intro for those who, like me, have never read a Captain Marvel comic before--and it's entertaining and fun. The characters are well-defined, and I love Carol's dialogue--she's sharp and witty and a great example of a strong woman who still has flaws and doesn't try to hide them.
I usually don't like female action figures and superheroes because their portrayal in movies and books frustrates me. They always try so hard. They have to prove themselves and compete with men, and they still have to be sexy. I love Scarlet Johansen's Black Widow because she's just a cool action character, and the sexiness is built into her persona, so it's a given. I love Carol because she's not trying to prove herself to the male characters. She knows who she is, the men know who she is, and they respect her, but most importantly for this female reader, Carol respects herself. And she's just a really cool superhero. Period. Like all the male superheroes are allowed to be.
I also love that this creative team is mostly women, which helps with the authenticity. I love Carol and Jessica's friendship, the appearances from other Avengers, especially Tony, who's always a favorite (I imagine he'd be easy but also fun to write), and I love the various conflicts that creep in, either blatantly (the Kraken...) or subtly (Hazmat).
I can't wait to read #2 and find out how this stage of Carol's story develops. I highly recommend this series so far! It's a great issue with a lot of content, and the artwork is fantastic. Very vivid and bright. The dialogue is my favorite aspect of the story so far, though. It's very natural and smart.
March 30, 2019
Tolle Fortsetzung der Mini=Serie The Life if Captain Marvel. Zählt für mich unter den aktuellen Serien zu den Highlights.
Kaum ist Carol aus dem All und von der Auszeit zurück, die sie eingelegt hat, um sich um ihre Familie zu kümmern, muss sie es mit einem Riesenkraken aufnehmen. Zeit, um ihre Freundschaft mit Jessica Drew zu pflegen oder ihre Beziehung zu James Rhodes zu klären, ist Carol nicht vergönnt, denn Tony Stark hat sie schon verplant. Aber noch ehe sie das verhasste Interview, dass er ihr aufgeschwatzt hat, hinter sich bringen kann, wird sie durch ein Portal katapultiert.
Fortsetzung folgt :)
Super erzählt, super gezeichnet, sympathisch, spannend - man kann nur hoffen, dass die Serie das Niveau hält.
January 9, 2019
It's a new start!
January 13, 2019
Aw come on!!!!!! I really came to this book with an open mind and I really as enjoying it. The beginning and middle phases were pretty good. Buuuuut then the other shoe drops... They just HAD to do the lecturing, they just had to have a white misogynistic villain, they just couldn’t help themselves.
And really...ANOTHER POST-APOCALYPTIC, STEAM-PUNK, GIRL-POWER storyline? The house of ideas is all out of ideas. Really a letdown.
And really...ANOTHER POST-APOCALYPTIC, STEAM-PUNK, GIRL-POWER storyline? The house of ideas is all out of ideas. Really a letdown.
July 9, 2019
This book has everything I wanted. Sincere, compelling dialogue. Fast action. A solid cliffhanger (even though I can definitely do without all the cliffhanging). I wish the Nuclear Man wasn’t quite so on the nose. But I can’t wait to see what happens in the next issue. Another great story to follow.
March 9, 2019
I am no man
Aight so Captain Marvel came out today and I saw it. I’ll give my movie grade down below. And too be honest the way I feel about the way the movie turned was quite similar to this first issue of the 2019 Captain Marvel Run. I didn’t love it by any means. A light entertaining first issue. You don’t need to know any previous context because the issue fills you in. The art is pretty great. Veeeerrrry colourful. And the penciling is fantastic. But I have 2 big problems with this issue. Every character in this book didn’t seem to take their circumstances seriously. Most of the dialogue was too sarcastic and overly witty. The repetition of this got in my face after a while because this is longer than a standard 25 page issue. Carol Danvers wasn’t as likeable as she could have been. The relationships set up between her and someone like Tony Stark were a little toxic. My other big problem with the issue is how out of ideas they seemed to be. I enjoyed the issue overall but when the book opens with a giant generic squid monster and ends with the most abrupt set up to a super villain I’ve seen in recent memory, well there’s not a lot that can forgive that. The very end of the issue actually sets up something with a bad ass concept. I don’t know if I would have picked up issue #2 at the time though.
Letter Grade: (C)
2019 Captain Marvel Movie Letter Grade: (C+)
Aight so Captain Marvel came out today and I saw it. I’ll give my movie grade down below. And too be honest the way I feel about the way the movie turned was quite similar to this first issue of the 2019 Captain Marvel Run. I didn’t love it by any means. A light entertaining first issue. You don’t need to know any previous context because the issue fills you in. The art is pretty great. Veeeerrrry colourful. And the penciling is fantastic. But I have 2 big problems with this issue. Every character in this book didn’t seem to take their circumstances seriously. Most of the dialogue was too sarcastic and overly witty. The repetition of this got in my face after a while because this is longer than a standard 25 page issue. Carol Danvers wasn’t as likeable as she could have been. The relationships set up between her and someone like Tony Stark were a little toxic. My other big problem with the issue is how out of ideas they seemed to be. I enjoyed the issue overall but when the book opens with a giant generic squid monster and ends with the most abrupt set up to a super villain I’ve seen in recent memory, well there’s not a lot that can forgive that. The very end of the issue actually sets up something with a bad ass concept. I don’t know if I would have picked up issue #2 at the time though.
Letter Grade: (C)
2019 Captain Marvel Movie Letter Grade: (C+)
January 10, 2019
The new Captain Marvel series is out! Yay! Okay, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way…I’ll admit that I was sad to see the previous team for Captain Marvel leave, but so far I love what I’ve seen from the new creative team. They’re holding true to the character while also adding their own spin…I approve.
Honestly, looking back at this issue, I have trouble believing that it was just a single issue instead of three. SO much happened in this one issue, so it’s a lot to take in. But it did a great job jump-starting the series.
The first issue established where Carol stands, in pretty much every sense of the meaning. We kind of get a good idea of how much or little change we can expect to see from her and it set a baseline on her emotions, friendships, teams, etc etc.
And the cameos! A lot of characters that I’ve grown used to seeing in Captain Marvel made me so unbelievably happy. I really want to list out who showed up, but I feel like at least one of them you need to see the whole scene to get the full excitement of it all!
I loved a couple of the decisions in particular that were made in this issue. Again, I can’t really say what or why, but trust me, it’s good.
There was a lot of action as well as all the setup I already mentioned. At least two distinct fights, which is all sorts of amazing. So if you’ve been missing watching Carol kick butt, then this is totally the issue for you!
Honestly, looking back at this issue, I have trouble believing that it was just a single issue instead of three. SO much happened in this one issue, so it’s a lot to take in. But it did a great job jump-starting the series.
The first issue established where Carol stands, in pretty much every sense of the meaning. We kind of get a good idea of how much or little change we can expect to see from her and it set a baseline on her emotions, friendships, teams, etc etc.
And the cameos! A lot of characters that I’ve grown used to seeing in Captain Marvel made me so unbelievably happy. I really want to list out who showed up, but I feel like at least one of them you need to see the whole scene to get the full excitement of it all!
I loved a couple of the decisions in particular that were made in this issue. Again, I can’t really say what or why, but trust me, it’s good.
There was a lot of action as well as all the setup I already mentioned. At least two distinct fights, which is all sorts of amazing. So if you’ve been missing watching Carol kick butt, then this is totally the issue for you!
January 10, 2019
I liked this. The art's pretty, and the dialogue's enjoyable, though heavy. There's a lot of talking in this issue, though I didn't mind keeping up. Thompson's got a talent with expressing relationships, and this whole package had us exploring Carol's ties to a lot of characters.
A few times things did come across as cliche. Tony Stark is a big walking cliche. Nuclear Man, super cliche. And Thor running around with his "thee, thay, thines" seemed a bit much. Though through it all, I didn't once doubt that these heroes didn't respect Captain Marvel to take care of herself.
For a first issue, this did all it had to do. We got a great creative team. We got to feel out Carol's powers, her motivations, her friends. There's a neat balance of competence and vulnerability, as she navigates herself to a new place. And the cliffhanger is pretty swell, too. I want this to do well and right now, it's got the momentum to carry itself to success. I'm super glad I read this.
37.25/50
A few times things did come across as cliche. Tony Stark is a big walking cliche. Nuclear Man, super cliche. And Thor running around with his "thee, thay, thines" seemed a bit much. Though through it all, I didn't once doubt that these heroes didn't respect Captain Marvel to take care of herself.
For a first issue, this did all it had to do. We got a great creative team. We got to feel out Carol's powers, her motivations, her friends. There's a neat balance of competence and vulnerability, as she navigates herself to a new place. And the cliffhanger is pretty swell, too. I want this to do well and right now, it's got the momentum to carry itself to success. I'm super glad I read this.
37.25/50
January 11, 2019
Kelly Thompson rules. I love her work on Kate Bishop. The writing in this comic is tight, filled with witty banter. Can't wait to see what happens next.
January 13, 2019
A great combination of recap, set up, adventure, and character building.
February 18, 2019
One issue in and already SO MUCH better than the 2017 Mighty Captain Marvel run.
Also, Jessica! And Tony and Rhodey. I love everything about this so far.
Also, Jessica! And Tony and Rhodey. I love everything about this so far.
January 9, 2019
A really typical feeling marvel first issue with lots of somewhat superfluous feeling guest stars that goes out of it's way to put the main character on a pedestal. Art is generally solid and I like that we now have Hazmat as Carol's new side kick but other then that it didn't really do much. Don't think I'll keep up with it.
January 31, 2019
This made me want to start reading comics week-to-week which I’ve never done. But let’s be honest I’m too cheap for that.
June 16, 2019
Soy muy pasional respecto a Carol, es muy importante para mí. Y entiendo que estos personajes pertenecen a muchas personas y que nuestras visiones pueden ser muy diferentes y válidas.
Pero hay muchas decisiones de Marvel que me dejan patidifusa. De primeras Kelly Thompson ha recibido la (para mí) horrible herencia de ese tomo de orígenes. Pero bueno, es una guionista maravillosa con un personaje maravilloso, me dije a mí misma. Esto puede remontar.
Y ha remontado. Pero con Rhodey. Y puede que Rhodey sea el hombre más maravilloso del mundo y su representación también importa. Pero para mí está metido con calzador. Y ya que iban a colárnoslo por lo menos que se hubieran ahorrado el detalle de Jessica con el "como las novias modelo canadienses".
Tampoco me gusta que si hay un niño en 1km a la redonda termine en Carol. La niña tóxica pinta más bien poquito ahí la pobre. En el conjunto de la grapa ¿? Y no me voy a poner a hilarlo más con otros cómics por no hacer la reseña eterna. Pero es que esto viene de largo.
Sin embargo, a la vez, QUÉ PASADA. Me ENCANTA ver a Carol con sus amigos. Me encanta esa frase final de Thor, el Capi y Tony diciendo que hace parecer las cosas fáciles. Me encanta el humor de Kelly Thompson.
El dibujo de Carnero y el color de Bonvillain son EXCEPCIONALES.
Me ha recordado tantísimo a todas las cosas que me hizo sentir la época de Kelly Sue.
Pero hay muchas decisiones de Marvel que me dejan patidifusa. De primeras Kelly Thompson ha recibido la (para mí) horrible herencia de ese tomo de orígenes. Pero bueno, es una guionista maravillosa con un personaje maravilloso, me dije a mí misma. Esto puede remontar.
Y ha remontado. Pero con Rhodey. Y puede que Rhodey sea el hombre más maravilloso del mundo y su representación también importa. Pero para mí está metido con calzador. Y ya que iban a colárnoslo por lo menos que se hubieran ahorrado el detalle de Jessica con el "como las novias modelo canadienses".
Tampoco me gusta que si hay un niño en 1km a la redonda termine en Carol. La niña tóxica pinta más bien poquito ahí la pobre. En el conjunto de la grapa ¿? Y no me voy a poner a hilarlo más con otros cómics por no hacer la reseña eterna. Pero es que esto viene de largo.
Sin embargo, a la vez, QUÉ PASADA. Me ENCANTA ver a Carol con sus amigos. Me encanta esa frase final de Thor, el Capi y Tony diciendo que hace parecer las cosas fáciles. Me encanta el humor de Kelly Thompson.
El dibujo de Carnero y el color de Bonvillain son EXCEPCIONALES.
Me ha recordado tantísimo a todas las cosas que me hizo sentir la época de Kelly Sue.
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January 11, 2019
I’m not sure why but this first issue didn’t grip me as much as I’d wanted it to. It was all over the place. Starts off with a team up between Captain Marvel and Spider-Woman, then segues into Tony Stark sucks, before trying to make Carol into some kind of instructor for a new female hero. Just as I thought it had settled into a rhythm, in walks Rhodey and therefore his shared history with Carol become the central story, before there’s a full on third act battle. All of which leads to Carol ending up in a totally different dimension?
I think Kelly Thompson and team have written Carol as wonderfully human and it makes the character easy to love. But as a starting point for a new series for an iconic and veteran character I expected more focus.
The enthusiasm and passion for this hero is there, so here’s hoping it’s worth sticking by the series and seeing where it goes.
I think Kelly Thompson and team have written Carol as wonderfully human and it makes the character easy to love. But as a starting point for a new series for an iconic and veteran character I expected more focus.
The enthusiasm and passion for this hero is there, so here’s hoping it’s worth sticking by the series and seeing where it goes.
March 11, 2019
The comic, including the action with the kraken, was simply boring. However, boring would have gotten it 3 stars because I did enjoy the illustrations.
However, the dialogue between Captain Marvel and Nuclear Man really made me dislike this book. Nuclear Man is a “seven-foot misogynist” who attempts to underestimate Captain Marvel. Nuclear Man is the worse of stereotyping. I get it that the author wanted to show a bad man who is putting down a woman, but his dialogue could have been more realistic. I understand that they want to make Captain Marvel a feminist super hero. Personally, I’m not interested in that. However, if that is the intent, at least the writing could be better.
However, the dialogue between Captain Marvel and Nuclear Man really made me dislike this book. Nuclear Man is a “seven-foot misogynist” who attempts to underestimate Captain Marvel. Nuclear Man is the worse of stereotyping. I get it that the author wanted to show a bad man who is putting down a woman, but his dialogue could have been more realistic. I understand that they want to make Captain Marvel a feminist super hero. Personally, I’m not interested in that. However, if that is the intent, at least the writing could be better.
January 14, 2020
this 5 star rating goes to the fact i finally feel like i have carol back. she's quirky, and annoying, and pointedly NOT funny. every issue features one of her best female friends (who are so incredibly important to her - a fact which has been WAY too disregarded in the past decade), and rhodey is back! carol is just... carol. and i love it.
January 29, 2019
Fantastic first issue with amazing artwork. I love Carol, Jess, Rhodey and all the rest. Nuclear man is a weird villain. I loved Tony and Carol together.
Spoilers:
Ending, Carol goes through a portal to rescue Ripley, an interviewer, from Nuclear Man; the Avengers unable to go through.
Spoilers:
Ending, Carol goes through a portal to rescue Ripley, an interviewer, from Nuclear Man; the Avengers unable to go through.
April 28, 2020
Captain Marvel (2019-) #1
For a number one comic this is actually pretty decent. Captain Marvel is definitely an interesting character. She is probably worth following in the comics as she is in the movies.
For a number one comic this is actually pretty decent. Captain Marvel is definitely an interesting character. She is probably worth following in the comics as she is in the movies.
January 20, 2019
A promising start.
March 5, 2019
I'm mostly just here for Spider Woman and Hazmat :)
March 16, 2019
I like where it's heading. Also nice to see Carol and Rhody togeather.
May 11, 2019
Really appreciated the effort they put into making this new story arc accessible to people like me, who didn't have much past Captain Marvel comics experience.
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June 2, 2019Nuclear fool.
Dear nuclear man. Taking on Carol is a bad idea. Run now while you can . It's not going to be pretty. More Carol and Rhodey
Dear nuclear man. Taking on Carol is a bad idea. Run now while you can . It's not going to be pretty. More Carol and Rhodey
June 11, 2019
the straight romance made me uncomfortable but i get that it be like that
June 17, 2019
Me ha en-can-ta-do. Una primera grapa que lo tiene todo. Mucho humor, acción y repleta de personajes que adoramos. Este es el camino y con muchas ganas de leer la siguiente.
February 12, 2020
A good start
March 21, 2020
Such an awkward moment between Carol and Rhodey.
Di Civil War II Carol secara tidak langsung menyebabkan Rhodey tewas di tangan Thanos, lantas kali ini bertemu lagi dengan Rhodey yang telah dibangkitkan dari kematian oleh Tony secara sains... dan reaksinya boleh dibilang terlalu biasa...
Bagaimana lagi, di dunia komik resurrection itu lumrah adanya... seperti di Dragon Ball...
Di Civil War II Carol secara tidak langsung menyebabkan Rhodey tewas di tangan Thanos, lantas kali ini bertemu lagi dengan Rhodey yang telah dibangkitkan dari kematian oleh Tony secara sains... dan reaksinya boleh dibilang terlalu biasa...
Bagaimana lagi, di dunia komik resurrection itu lumrah adanya... seperti di Dragon Ball...
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