Ms. Marvel

Super famous , #5

English language

Published Jan. 6, 2016

ISBN:
978-0-7851-9611-2
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OCLC Number:
923651762

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4 stars (1 review)

"She's your new favorite. She's everyone's new favorite. And now she's joining the big leagues. Look out world, Kamala Khan is an Avenger! But is she really cut out to be one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Saving the world is important, but Jersey City still needs its protector--and a development company that co-opted Ms. Marvel's face for its project has more in mind for gentrification than just real estate! Can Kamala take down the evil suits destroying her home without ruining her grades and personal life? "--Description from forbiddenplanet.co.uk

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4 stars

While I have yet to ever NOT enjoy Ms Marvel, I did feel like this book piqued my interest a bit more than previous. There is certainly a style to the sorts of villeins that attack Jersey City that is very playful and NOW, but the issues tackled in this particular volume felt a bit more universal as far as age appeal goes.

It was also nice to see the issue of Muslim relationships and marriage came up again, this time for her brother. Coming back to a topic like this from many different angles is a really great way to communicate a fuller concept of the cultural differences that are represented by Khan without breaking the rather lighthearted and playful tone of the series.

The art did feel a bit weak to me, with some of the panels looking rushed and awkward like. I feel like this mostly happened …

Subjects

  • Women superheroes
  • Comic books, strips
  • Pakistani Americans
  • Teenage girls
  • Muslim women

Places

  • United States