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piratehunterd's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
josetinocoperez's review
3.0
70/100.
Cómo echaba de menos Ms. Marvel. Divertido y dando en el corazón en los momentos justos. En especial, el número #31 me ha gustado muchísimo.
Cómo echaba de menos Ms. Marvel. Divertido y dando en el corazón en los momentos justos. En especial, el número #31 me ha gustado muchísimo.
dr_matthew_lloyd's review
4.0
Collected in this final Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel volume under her creators are three single-issue stories and a five-issue arc. In the arc, Kamala and her best friend Bruno investigate how Kamala's powers work - where does her extra mass come from when she embiggens? where does it go when she shrinks? - but have their investigations disrupted when second-tier New York villain Shocker tries to set himself up as Kamala's arch-nemesis. The three single-issue arcs focus on the wider world of Kamala Khan - her friends, her family, her mosque; but also the city as a whole. It's a good reminder of why this series works so well: yes, Kamala is a great central character, but she's supported by a cast of individually compelling characters, who collectively make up a great world. With, I suppose, one exception.
Well, I guess the comic called me out on thinking that the main thing this comic series has lacked is a strong antagonist. To be honest, I'm a little disappointed that "real-life problems" and "strong antagonist" are juxtaposed in this way, but to be honest it feels like a Marvel problem rather than a Ms Marvel one - besides the Loki/Killmonger/Thanos trinity of the movies and the Pride in Runaways I can't think of a compelling Marvel villain. I think that the Inventor, who targets vulnerable groups, is the most interesting villain Kamala faces, but he never quite gets off the ground.
It seems like there's a bit of calling out of critics in that final story-arc, as Shocker tries to convince Ms Marvel that she should be somehow more than she is. I suspect, as someone who isn't a massive comics reader, that Ms Marvel's strength is that it does stick to a fairly simple template, but does virtually everything extremely well. While I might complain about the so-so villains, I'd probably be happy enough to read this comic if it were all what #31, #37, and #38 are: Kamala, hanging out with friends, drawn into a simple problem that creates a work/life balance problem. #37 reminds us that a superhero doesn't even need a villain to be compelling.
I don't know if I will continue to read Ms Marvel with its new creative team (that may depend on whether my library continues to stock the collected volumes), but I certainly think that this series is one of the best superhero comic books I've read, and would recommend it to anyone interested in young adult, non-realistic fiction in general.
"I don't need an arch-nemesis. I've got real-life problems."
- Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel
Well, I guess the comic called me out on thinking that the main thing this comic series has lacked is a strong antagonist. To be honest, I'm a little disappointed that "real-life problems" and "strong antagonist" are juxtaposed in this way, but to be honest it feels like a Marvel problem rather than a Ms Marvel one - besides the Loki/Killmonger/Thanos trinity of the movies and the Pride in Runaways I can't think of a compelling Marvel villain. I think that the Inventor, who targets vulnerable groups, is the most interesting villain Kamala faces, but he never quite gets off the ground.
It seems like there's a bit of calling out of critics in that final story-arc, as Shocker tries to convince Ms Marvel that she should be somehow more than she is. I suspect, as someone who isn't a massive comics reader, that Ms Marvel's strength is that it does stick to a fairly simple template, but does virtually everything extremely well. While I might complain about the so-so villains, I'd probably be happy enough to read this comic if it were all what #31, #37, and #38 are: Kamala, hanging out with friends, drawn into a simple problem that creates a work/life balance problem. #37 reminds us that a superhero doesn't even need a villain to be compelling.
I don't know if I will continue to read Ms Marvel with its new creative team (that may depend on whether my library continues to stock the collected volumes), but I certainly think that this series is one of the best superhero comic books I've read, and would recommend it to anyone interested in young adult, non-realistic fiction in general.
nancyotoole's review
4.0
The tenth volume of Ms. Marvel is truly an end of an era, as it is the final volume which will feature the character’s original creator, G. Willow Wilson. And while a big part of me is sad to see her go, I feel as of Time and Again is ultimately a strong send off.
This volume contains several smaller Ms. Marvel stories, dealing with interesting topics, including the true source of Kamala’s powers, and her relationships with her friends. The latter includes her closest female friends, as well as the potentially “more than friends” relationship with Bruno. In truth, I wasn’t completely satisfied with how things went down with Bruno, although I feel like I shouldn’t be hugely surprised, give how romance is often handled in comics. Beyond that, I was pleased with this volume, which deliver the type of lovable content we’ve come to expect from Kamala Khan. New writer, Saladin Ahmed, has some pretty big shoes to fill. I look forward to seeing how he ends up handling one of my favorite superheroes.
This volume contains several smaller Ms. Marvel stories, dealing with interesting topics, including the true source of Kamala’s powers, and her relationships with her friends. The latter includes her closest female friends, as well as the potentially “more than friends” relationship with Bruno. In truth, I wasn’t completely satisfied with how things went down with Bruno, although I feel like I shouldn’t be hugely surprised, give how romance is often handled in comics. Beyond that, I was pleased with this volume, which deliver the type of lovable content we’ve come to expect from Kamala Khan. New writer, Saladin Ahmed, has some pretty big shoes to fill. I look forward to seeing how he ends up handling one of my favorite superheroes.
viviana4ver's review
5.0
I gave it 5 stars, but it was more of a 4.5 because of the final issue. While i know there are more comics named Magnificent Ms. Marvel, i wanted this volumes to have a sense of finally. While it did for the majority of the issues i felt that, i didn't in the last one and left me a bit sad about it.
This hero isn't a spectacular one, like Ironman or Captain Marvel, but i grew to like Kamala and her adventures.
I will be reading the new series of issues Magnificent Ms. Marvel in the future.
This hero isn't a spectacular one, like Ironman or Captain Marvel, but i grew to like Kamala and her adventures.
I will be reading the new series of issues Magnificent Ms. Marvel in the future.
mahreen's review
5.0
So they ended with Bruno and Kamala finding how her powers work which was cool.. Shocker was also there lol
The 50th issue was very fun with the sleep over and all. And the guest writers featured Hasan Minhaj!!!!! so cool
I will miss this
The 50th issue was very fun with the sleep over and all. And the guest writers featured Hasan Minhaj!!!!! so cool
I will miss this
missleiton's review against another edition
5.0
Un cierre maravilloso ❤ ¡Deseando leer la siguiente serie!
keitacolada's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
"good is a thing you are, not a thing you do"
finally finished with the original series of kamala khan as ms. marvel! I originally started this series as a senior in high school (4/5 years ago) and it feels nice to finally complete it! this last volume wasn't the strongest but I'm excited to see what the next series brings!
finally finished with the original series of kamala khan as ms. marvel! I originally started this series as a senior in high school (4/5 years ago) and it feels nice to finally complete it! this last volume wasn't the strongest but I'm excited to see what the next series brings!