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tophat8855's review against another edition
5.0
Read because if s podcast talking about it. A good origin story. Kamala is a good teen-turned-superhero like Spider-Man.
celtic_oracle's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't put this down. As a geeky teen with suddenly acquired new superpowers, Kamala Khan is way more entertaining than I remember Peter Parker being. Unfortunately, the story didn't grab me as much towards the end as at the beginning, which is the only thing that kept this book from being five stars.
Can't wait to read volume 2.
Can't wait to read volume 2.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
So I heard a lot about this graphic novel/comic, and decided to finally check it out.
While it didn't have the problem that I have with a lot of comics/graphic novels, it still felt like it was rushing through everything. At times the story didn't progress much, but sometimes things would happen and I would be like: Wait? What? How? I just had to run along with the story trying to keep up.
Luckily, like I said, unlike other comics/graphic novels we don't really get thrown head first in a story or a world. We meet Kamala and only after we meet her, her family and their strictness does weirdness start to kick in. Only then do we see Kamala change into a superhero, though a very clumsy and awkward one. There should really be a guide if one suddenly and magically transforms into a superhero.
And that is also what makes the story pretty great, we see Kamala struggle, we see her struggle with her powers, figuring out how they work, what they can and can't do and we see her try to help out people. Of course at first she is at risk, people might find out, her powers are just too unstable and too new for her to keep them, so she needs a disguise. It was great fun seeing her try out stuff, draw up designs and finally deciding on one outfit.
Kamala is a really great and diverse character. Her family situation is very interesting, I really enjoyed reading about Kamala's life and seeing what she did. I could clearly see that she loved her parents and her brother, but she also wants to be able to enjoy life, and go out and party. Which is logical, she is a girl with dreams and friends. And now she is also a superhero.
The art was gorgeous, though at times the faces looked like they went through a blender, which is a shame. But all in all, the art was truly one of my favourite things of this comic/graphic novel. I love the colours that were used.
All in all, I would recommend this graphic novel/comic to everyone. Are you looking for a realistic and diverse character? Try out this one.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
While it didn't have the problem that I have with a lot of comics/graphic novels, it still felt like it was rushing through everything. At times the story didn't progress much, but sometimes things would happen and I would be like: Wait? What? How? I just had to run along with the story trying to keep up.
Luckily, like I said, unlike other comics/graphic novels we don't really get thrown head first in a story or a world. We meet Kamala and only after we meet her, her family and their strictness does weirdness start to kick in. Only then do we see Kamala change into a superhero, though a very clumsy and awkward one. There should really be a guide if one suddenly and magically transforms into a superhero.
And that is also what makes the story pretty great, we see Kamala struggle, we see her struggle with her powers, figuring out how they work, what they can and can't do and we see her try to help out people. Of course at first she is at risk, people might find out, her powers are just too unstable and too new for her to keep them, so she needs a disguise. It was great fun seeing her try out stuff, draw up designs and finally deciding on one outfit.
Kamala is a really great and diverse character. Her family situation is very interesting, I really enjoyed reading about Kamala's life and seeing what she did. I could clearly see that she loved her parents and her brother, but she also wants to be able to enjoy life, and go out and party. Which is logical, she is a girl with dreams and friends. And now she is also a superhero.
The art was gorgeous, though at times the faces looked like they went through a blender, which is a shame. But all in all, the art was truly one of my favourite things of this comic/graphic novel. I love the colours that were used.
All in all, I would recommend this graphic novel/comic to everyone. Are you looking for a realistic and diverse character? Try out this one.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
elnaann1313's review against another edition
4.0
Pakistani high school girl SUPERHERO! Can't wait for next on in the series.
mogojojo1013's review against another edition
5.0
It's so nice to read a story about not only a female superhero, but a female superhero of color, and one that doesn't have huge breasts and a "perfect body". It's so good. I love it
mollywetta's review against another edition
4.0
And I thought I didn't like superhero comic books... :)
aranafyre's review against another edition
4.0
Since reading this I have been trying to talk all my student into reading it. It is fabulous. The main character is a first generation Pakistan Muslim American who loves comics and geek culture. She struggles with identity issues like many immigrants. Her parents are overly strict and treat her differently than her brother. She wants to participate in the white teenage American mainstream culture. She gains super powers and learns stuff, though her acceptance of who she is was a bit quick. Can't wait to read the next one.
thebankofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.0
hermoonreads's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun intro to the character of Ms Marvel. In just 5 issues I am already ready to die for Kamala. I'm obsessed with the superhero fangirl, who literally sits in her bedroom writing fanfiction about her heroes, becoming a hero herself. She suddenly gets thrust into the world of wanting to help people and having to navigate what that means for her, how her powers work, and how to keep up her grades at the same time.
There were some stronger moments than others but all in all I really liked this one. I'm excited to see how Kamala develops!
There were some stronger moments than others but all in all I really liked this one. I'm excited to see how Kamala develops!
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Added to my TBR November 18, 2015
I've been really excited to read this series ever since I first heard about it.
4 years ago.
Never let it be said I'm one to read the most hyped books, okay?
I love this. I love this so hard. Kamalah is amazing, FFS, she writes Avengers fanfic (fan feek?!) where they beat up My Little Pony, oh my god, love within the first three pages, how can I not?
I am so looking forward to seeing her growth (pun!). And I'm even more excited to find more interesting hidden gems in these comics. I read all of the words in comic panels, and when there's little bits of funny, it makes me enjoy the comic even more.
The slogan for GMO's cereal was worth buying the entire volume. Just saying. So excited to continue on with the series.