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kinglee's review against another edition
3.0
This was better than the last volume and it had some good moments, but overall, it definitely feels like things are really wrapping up and coming to an end.
claresbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
4 out of 5 stars.
Another great instalment which gave me a spectrum of feelings.
I just want to give Kamala a hug; I relate to some of her feelings in this.
Another great instalment which gave me a spectrum of feelings.
I just want to give Kamala a hug; I relate to some of her feelings in this.
chrisvigilante's review against another edition
5.0
Some surprises in this volume for sure. Really enjoyed it. Especially the bit at the end with Red Dagger, honestly.
marineko's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
voidboi's review against another edition
4.0
The series continues to tackle the things that are really hard about living in the world right now- I was really struck by the way Kamala has to face hateful opinions and actions coming from people she knows. The comic doesn’t simplify how this happens and makes people feel. I appreciated it a lot.
Also, this romance they’re starting is gonna be super cute, but I’m glad it’s coming with a healthy portion of Kamala recognizing she has to take care of herself. This is a good emotional arc I think.
Also, this romance they’re starting is gonna be super cute, but I’m glad it’s coming with a healthy portion of Kamala recognizing she has to take care of herself. This is a good emotional arc I think.
olivia_piepmeier's review against another edition
3.0
Still no Alphona as illustrator. :( I can tell that they're trying to keep to a similar (but not close) style and having a similar color palette helps but I feel a big part of the spirit of this series is missing.
In terms of the story, this one feels more like the rest of the series than the previous volume and I can't articulate why. I enjoyed hearing more about her family and Muslim traditions, though I have to say with the title I was hoping someone would actually be going to Mecca.
As much as I love this series, I feel like I need to reread it in its entirety or wait until it's done to read them all. I'm missing some bits of storyline that often leaves me confused.
In terms of the story, this one feels more like the rest of the series than the previous volume and I can't articulate why. I enjoyed hearing more about her family and Muslim traditions, though I have to say with the title I was hoping someone would actually be going to Mecca.
As much as I love this series, I feel like I need to reread it in its entirety or wait until it's done to read them all. I'm missing some bits of storyline that often leaves me confused.
nmcannon's review against another edition
5.0
As an American who also likes comic books, it has been way up-the-uncanny-valley-without-a-paddle to read the news these past two years. While my favorite comics tend to be social commentaries with diverse casts of characters, this latest volume of Ms. Marvel was an intense roller coaster. Wilson is in no way messing around with this volume's storyline.
It begins with a light-hearted celebration of Eid (which was fascinating for me to learn about since I'm Catholic) and that's pretty much the only happy moment in the book. Chuck Worthy, the HYDRA agent who attempted to gentrify and gerrymander his way to the mayoral office, is back. Through a closed door meeting, he becomes mayor. He immediately implements an emergency task force called Keepers of Integration, Normalization, and Deference (K.I.N.D.) agency to round up illegal superpower folk. They arrest, detain, and jail citizens right off their porches, their neighborhoods, and their homes.
Sound familiar? I was gobsmacked. Forget how the loud yam is literally worse than Lex Luther, DC Comic's evil CEO, because when Lex Luthor became president, he at least gave up his businesses and other assets. In this one storyline, Wilson brings Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) to the containable reality of comic books /and/ comments on the tiny micro-aggressions scrolling through everyone's social media feed. You know the ones: all the people wanting to Keep YA/Facebook "Kind," which usually translates to asking minorities to silently accept their oppression.
I was on the edge of my seat reading this volume. Aamir's monologue on terrorism shook me. Becky's return and the new villain made me want to tear my hair out because what is it about the white identity makes it so we cannot /sit the hell down/ and let the story /not be about us/ (I mean, I know the answer, dominant paradigm and all, but it is so fruSTRATING). Tyesha and Nakia's discussion of the secularization and commercialization of the hijab went mostly over my head, but I appreciated its presence.
Red Dagger returns in the last issue, and he is adorable. I was still emotionally reeling over the expression on Kamala's face (and its similarity to my own) when she realized that her neighbors reported people to not-I.C.E. to properly appreciate Laal Khanjeer, but he is there and it's adorable. I feel like this volume will be a great resource for teens looking to make sense of the topsy turvey, darkest timeline world we live in. These are tough times, but together, we'll make it through.
It begins with a light-hearted celebration of Eid (which was fascinating for me to learn about since I'm Catholic) and that's pretty much the only happy moment in the book. Chuck Worthy, the HYDRA agent who attempted to gentrify and gerrymander his way to the mayoral office, is back. Through a closed door meeting, he becomes mayor. He immediately implements an emergency task force called Keepers of Integration, Normalization, and Deference (K.I.N.D.) agency to round up illegal superpower folk. They arrest, detain, and jail citizens right off their porches, their neighborhoods, and their homes.
Sound familiar? I was gobsmacked. Forget how the loud yam is literally worse than Lex Luther, DC Comic's evil CEO, because when Lex Luthor became president, he at least gave up his businesses and other assets. In this one storyline, Wilson brings Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) to the containable reality of comic books /and/ comments on the tiny micro-aggressions scrolling through everyone's social media feed. You know the ones: all the people wanting to Keep YA/Facebook "Kind," which usually translates to asking minorities to silently accept their oppression.
I was on the edge of my seat reading this volume. Aamir's monologue on terrorism shook me. Becky's return and the new villain made me want to tear my hair out because what is it about the white identity makes it so we cannot /sit the hell down/ and let the story /not be about us/ (I mean, I know the answer, dominant paradigm and all, but it is so fruSTRATING). Tyesha and Nakia's discussion of the secularization and commercialization of the hijab went mostly over my head, but I appreciated its presence.
Red Dagger returns in the last issue, and he is adorable. I was still emotionally reeling over the expression on Kamala's face (and its similarity to my own) when she realized that her neighbors reported people to not-I.C.E. to properly appreciate Laal Khanjeer, but he is there and it's adorable. I feel like this volume will be a great resource for teens looking to make sense of the topsy turvey, darkest timeline world we live in. These are tough times, but together, we'll make it through.
victoriae's review against another edition
5.0
hallucination Bruno truly tugged at my heart strings! The stuff with her brother was so good! I love Kamala!