Ms. Marvel Vol. #1

Amazon Review
Marvel Comics presents the all-new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm! As Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she unlocks a secret behind them as well. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense new gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to handle? Kamala has no idea either. But she's comin' for you, New York!

Miss J's Review
The first thing to be noted about this graphic novel:  the art is intricate and beautiful. Often times, I find myself whipping through graphic novels so quickly that I never really take the time to relish the art; however, my experience with this volume was so different. I found myself slowing down and enjoying the art just as much as the dialogue on the page. I feel like the artists really went above and beyond for this novel.

As for the story, I loved it. The characters feel complex and real, and I once again found myself learning so much about another culture due to Kamala's Indian heritage. I feel like the graphic novel--although exciting and action-packed--taught me so much about what it's like to be in a first generation American caught between two cultures. As a result, I can see what this made the Abe's list for the year.

Overall, I am pumped to continue watching Kamala find who she is and what she is meant to do in the world. I am so along for the ride.


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Stats:  120 pages