Prepare yourselves for war! Again! Hot off the heels of a Civil War movie -- which, in turn, was based very loosely on the comic crossover of the same name -- comes Civil War Part Dos #1. Written by Brian Michael Bendis with beautifully rendered panels from artist David Marquez and colorist Justin Ponsor, the... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Honestly in Love — Ms. Marvel #12
Now that the Inventor's been dispatched, Ms. Marvel gets a brief respite just in time for a Valentine's Day-themed issue. G. Willow Wilson pens a light-hearted issue #12 that puts Loki at the Coles Academic High School for a cleanup mission. While the students go about getting dates for the dance, Loki scopes out any... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] For the People — Ms. Marvel #11
Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and friends have stormed the Inventor's hideout for a climactic battle that will determine the fate of Jersey City's youths. Last issue, the teens Kamala rescued turned out to be willing volunteers for the bird-clone's plans to depopulate the world and create cleaner energy sources. Lockjaw was taken captive, and... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Energeneration — Ms. Marvel #10
Kamala Khan keeps learning something new every day. After saving a group of teens at one of the Inventor's camps, she comes to find the teens being used as human batteries are actually volunteers. Say wha?! It isn't the hero's welcome she expected, and Kamala can't wrap her brain around the fact anyone would want... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Big Picture — Ms. Marvel #9
With the school under attack by the Inventor's giant robot, Kamala Khan goes all out to save the day. A cast of supporting characters who have played and/or will play big roles appear during the attack before Khan's whisked away by Inhuman queen Medusa. Ms. Marvel #9 fills in the blanks for Kamala as she finally learns... Continue Reading →
Ms. Marvel #8 Review
After getting a new mentor, Kamala Khan teams up with a new sidekick. Last issue, Wolverine brought Medusa news of Kamala's existence, prompting the queen of the Inhumans to send Lockjaw to keep an eye on her. While New Jersey reacts to a giant alien bulldog with appropriate fear, Kamala immediately adopts Lockjaw and persuades... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Teenage Inhuman Marvel Girl — Ms. Marvel #7
That Ol' Canucklehead. He sure ain't what he used to be. It was one thing when Wolverine lost his adamanatium, but now that his healing factor is gone, the self-proclaimed "Best There Is at What He Does (But What He Does Best Isn't Very Nice)" has found himself a bit worse for the wear. Going... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Ms. Marvel Team-Up — Ms. Marvel #6
The first thing you'll notice about Ms. Marvel #6 is a shakeup on artist duties. Jacob Wyatt fills in for Adrian Alphona, but don't you worry -- the art is stellar and great at capturing the quirks and personality of Kamala Khan's character. That said, G. Willow Wilson gets right into the thick of things... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Hostage Situation — Ms. Marvel #5 Review
Kamala Khan's brave transition from plucky teen into burgeoning superhero continues in Ms. Marvel #5. Last issue ended with an abrupt stoppage to Kamala's attempted rescue of the very person who shot her. Yes, it's been a very eventful four issues for the new Ms. Marvel. After having her Inhuman powers awakened by the Terragenesis... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] My Secret Identity — Ms. Marvel #4
An armed robbery gone bad puts Kamala Khan, her second-best friend Bruno, and Bruno's brother Vick in a pretty precarious position. Ms. Marvel #4 starts where last issue ended -- with Kamala wounded from an accidental shooting. Walking the thinnest tightrope ever, Bruno sends his brother away and calls an ambulance to pick up the... Continue Reading →