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on December 6, 2016
The main character is very relatable. While I am not Muslim, I can relate to how people your age stereotype you and your cultural background. My parents are from Liberia and I've been made fun of for my traditions and my appearance (mainly hair). I feel this story is great for people who want a relatable character like her.
VINE VOICEon January 29, 2017
Marvel is rewriting half their universe lately, and I like it. A 16 year old Jersey city girl is enveloped by a mist (the one sent out to discover in humans, I'm guessing) sand turns into Ms. Marvel. Needless to say, this was a bit disconcerting, to her, her best friend who learns her secret, and to her parents, who don't know if this is the machinations of a 16 year old girl or something worse. She learns to use her powers, mostly shape shifting, while balancing her new obligations with her personal ones.
The characters are nicely drawn, believable, and relatable. Marvel has always done a God job there, well most of the time, anyway. I find the situations real (as real as a comic book gets) and Kamala's problems those of many of us, especially young people.
Oh yes, the character is Muslim, btw, which adds some nice cultural backspin to the tale, but it does not become the story. I love the fact that the emphasis is on her humanity, not her religion. I mean, is Spider-Man Baptist? "He's a great super hero but he can dance on Sundays". Kamala's Pakistani culture is interesting but not the focus of the story.
I enjoyed the somewhat quirky artwork and the plot, so see what you think. Think I'll buy the next issue.....
The characters are nicely drawn, believable, and relatable. Marvel has always done a God job there, well most of the time, anyway. I find the situations real (as real as a comic book gets) and Kamala's problems those of many of us, especially young people.
Oh yes, the character is Muslim, btw, which adds some nice cultural backspin to the tale, but it does not become the story. I love the fact that the emphasis is on her humanity, not her religion. I mean, is Spider-Man Baptist? "He's a great super hero but he can dance on Sundays". Kamala's Pakistani culture is interesting but not the focus of the story.
I enjoyed the somewhat quirky artwork and the plot, so see what you think. Think I'll buy the next issue.....
on January 30, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. This is one of my first marvel graphic novels I bought and the character is really funny and relatable. I think the best part of this is that it's not like any other heroes out there. It's about a young teenage girl who aspires to be like one of New York's many heroes and have super powers and soon enough she does, but it's not as easy as she thought it would be as she learns the ropes of what having powers and being a hero is all about. Really fun first volume and I can't wait until the second volume!
on April 30, 2017
Not comparable to Captain Marvel but fun to see a young girl learning to cope with burgeoning skills and gifts.
on December 24, 2016
I loved love loved it! Kamala struggling to balance her newly-received powers with family and school and fighting evil and EVERYTHING was so well-written it managed to keep me on the edge of my seat, while it also made me hurt for her and root for her and admire her. Kamala is amazingly drawn, and the coloring is so effective, evoking Kamala's emotions and perceptions. Wish I had the skill in reviewing to do honor to this work.
on May 12, 2015
From the story to the art this is a great book. Love the new hero, love the fact that Marvel took the chance and went with a Muslim heroine. Never thought they would put a female Muslim in the lead role of her own book. Anyway the story is origin so it's a little slow but still captivating. The art is great with a cartoon look to it but a little refined to make it fit in a comic book. And the fact that Kamala has a hodge podge of a costume at the end just cracks me up, especially with all the slick heroes she looks up to. A new hero for the time and Marvel has faith that just makes you feel good to be a Marvel and a comic book fan.
on August 21, 2015
I'd heard lots of good things about this series from places like The Mary Sue (amazing site!) and was not disappointed. This is great start for what looks to be a fantastic series. It's got many classic elements of the teenage superhero storyline as our heroine finds her powers and chooses how to use them much in the way of Peter Parker. Some things that add interest are the heroine's background as a Muslim and woman of color. It brings up the idea of being true to oneself as the most satisfying path, and follows Ms Kahn as she learns how to be herself, and not the superheroes she idolizes.
on July 12, 2017
Great new take on the franchise, Khan is a wonderful addition to the marvel universe.
on December 31, 2015
This review is for Vol. 1 (Kindle Version). Thoroughly enjoyable origin story, with some great moments of character development. This is a book that I will look forward to introducing to my daughter when she gets a bit older.
