Who hasn't dreamed of being a superpowered being able to exert supreme control over difficult situations? Based on Ms. Marvel's basic premise -- a young teenager gains the powers of one of Earth's mightiest heroes -- you wouldn't be faulted for expecting the title to read like a shopping list of awesome events or an... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] With Great Power — Ms. Marvel #2
After a marvel-ous debut, Ms. Marvel #2 gets right back into the thick of things as Kamala Khan comes to terms with the new power she's developed. Waking up after she meets Captain Marvel in a dream, Khan -- blonde and dressed in Ms. Marvel's old uniform -- takes her first babysteps as Marvel's newest superhero... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Marvel Girl in a Big, Big World — Ms. Marvel #1
Let's talk about the big white elephant in the room. Yes, Kamala Khan is a Pakistani Muslim teen raised and living in New Jersey who becomes Ms. Marvel. Why that would offend anyone is beyond me. The Marvel Universe itself is already loaded with gods and goddesses, Christians, Buddhists, atheists, and agnostics. If you're afraid of being proselytized... Continue Reading →