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MARVEL - US (2015), Edition: 01, 120 pages
Description
Comic and Graphic Books. Young Adult Fiction. HTML: Collects Ms. Marvel #16-19, Amazing Spider-Man #7-8 (A stories). From the moment Kamala put on her costume, she's been challenged. But nothing has preparedher for this: the last days of the Marvel Universe. It's a very special guest appearance that fans have been clamoring for: Carol "Captain Marvel" Danvers and Kamala "Ms. Marvel" Khan face the end of the world side-by-side! Between teaming up with her personal hero to rescue her brother and trying to keep her city from falling into an all-out frenzy, Kamala has barely had time to come to terms with the fact that the world is literally collapsing around her. But the truth will catch up to her, and soon. When the world is about to end, do you still keep fighting? Kamala knows the answer. Let's do this, Jersey City..… (more)
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LibraryThing member ecataldi
The fourth installment of the Ms. Marvel series is good, but not as jam packed as some of the other issues. We do get a fun cameo from Captain Marvel and the city (or world) is about to end, so there is that. But overall, I thought this issue was quick and a little lackluster. Not that it will stop
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me from reading more of them, it just didn't head in the direction I thought it was going to. Also, there is a nice little twist at the end. A little romance perhaps? Show Less
LibraryThing member greeniezona
So, it may be the end times? But at least Kamala got to meet Captain Marvel? Clearly there is something big brewing in the Marvel universe with the Inhumans, but even with all the comics I've been reading lately, I'm still not reading the ones that intersect in the right way.
Not that this doesn't
I like Kamala's family in this volume (not that I didn't like them before, but they especially get to shine here), particularly Aamir (her brother) and her mom. I like Bruno and how he handles his feelings for Kamala, and how Kamala handles that. I like how Kamala's community comes together in the face of disaster. Maybe it's a little Pollyanna-ish, but it's a nice balance to many other comic book universes erring on the dark side.
Then there is a bit from Amazing Spider-Man that has some good bits in it, like the Princess Sparklefists message board, even if the whole Silk/Spider-Man thing could have used a little more intro. But no, I am not going to start reading Silk now.
Not that this doesn't
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make sense without the other comics. Wilson does do a good job with that. Kamala is kind of bewildered by all the bigger things going on here, and that works well.I like Kamala's family in this volume (not that I didn't like them before, but they especially get to shine here), particularly Aamir (her brother) and her mom. I like Bruno and how he handles his feelings for Kamala, and how Kamala handles that. I like how Kamala's community comes together in the face of disaster. Maybe it's a little Pollyanna-ish, but it's a nice balance to many other comic book universes erring on the dark side.
Then there is a bit from Amazing Spider-Man that has some good bits in it, like the Princess Sparklefists message board, even if the whole Silk/Spider-Man thing could have used a little more intro. But no, I am not going to start reading Silk now.
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LibraryThing member melissarochelle
Eh...what? I usually don't read superhero comics because there's SO much involved. Whole universes of stuff happening and they crossover and meet each other and then there's some kind of overall story arc. It seems Kamala has been brought into one of those story arcs that I know nothing about. So
Then there was a random couple of issues with Kamala and Spider-man that definitely came before what was happening at the end of the world. So yeah...this volume is a great example of why I usually avoid superhero comics.
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while I enjoyed what was going on with Kamala, I was way less into the actual "end of the world" event (and is it really the end of the world?).Then there was a random couple of issues with Kamala and Spider-man that definitely came before what was happening at the end of the world. So yeah...this volume is a great example of why I usually avoid superhero comics.
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LibraryThing member mirikayla
Kamala Kahn has exciting action and excellent stories, but I love her most for who she is: a girl balancing all the complicated aspects of life and knowing that only she gets to decide who and what she'll be. This comic explicitly calls out society's bullshit while telling a fantastic superhero
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story. I really enjoyed the first two volumes but I think the third and fourth are getting even better. Show Less
LibraryThing member wealhtheowwylfing
Kamala is a little more seasoned and secure as a superhero, but she still feels like a giddy fangirl when she meets Captain Marvel and Spider-Man. Together they fight supervillains and not-so-super villains and it's exciting and fun, but the real meat of this story (for me at least) was in the
The art is, as ever, unique, clear, full of expression and movement, and with little funny tidbits and easter eggs hidden throughout the crowd scenes.
I wish I'd read this series when I was a teen. I love it now, but it would have been even more powerful and helpful for me back then.
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narrative beats with Kamala's friends, family, and community. I love their reactions to the possible end of the world, and to revelations of superpowers. I legit teared up at one scene between Kamala and her mom. The art is, as ever, unique, clear, full of expression and movement, and with little funny tidbits and easter eggs hidden throughout the crowd scenes.
I wish I'd read this series when I was a teen. I love it now, but it would have been even more powerful and helpful for me back then.
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LibraryThing member EllsbethB
This was a good, thoughtful story. One thing I love about these books are the details in the background of the panels. Sometimes they are hilarious.
LibraryThing member krau0098
This installment of Ms. Marvel was very good; there was a lot I liked and some things that were just okay. I don’t read a ton of super-hero type graphic novels/comics; so I don’t have a ton to compare it to. This was a strong book in the Ms. Marvel series, but not my favorite.
For things I
So for the things I thought were so-so….Captain Marvel helps Kamala out in this book and Captain Marvel was just very bland. I guess I would have rather seen a cameo by someone else like Wolverine again; Captain Marvel is just so...eh..to me. The scene where they meet was kind of cute because Kamala went so fan-girl on Captain Marvel. I also didn’t enjoy the Spiderman issues that were included at the end. They were okay, but I wasn’t really reading this to read about Spiderman. Don’t get me wrong I actually do like Spiderman but I wasn’t huge on how he was portrayed in the issues included and I wasn’t keen on having my Ms. Marvel TPB hijacked by him.
Overall a decent wrap up for the Ms. Marvel series. There were some things I liked and some things I didn’t. If/when more comics release featuring Ms. Marvel come out I might read them, not sure on that right now.
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liked...I liked the inclusion of Kamala’s brother and the powers he acquired. He seemed a lot more “real” and flushed out in this book which was nice. I also liked some of the scenes between Kamala and her friends and family as they prepared for the huge battle to come. There was a scene between Kamala and her mother that was especially touching and I enjoyed this a lot.So for the things I thought were so-so….Captain Marvel helps Kamala out in this book and Captain Marvel was just very bland. I guess I would have rather seen a cameo by someone else like Wolverine again; Captain Marvel is just so...eh..to me. The scene where they meet was kind of cute because Kamala went so fan-girl on Captain Marvel. I also didn’t enjoy the Spiderman issues that were included at the end. They were okay, but I wasn’t really reading this to read about Spiderman. Don’t get me wrong I actually do like Spiderman but I wasn’t huge on how he was portrayed in the issues included and I wasn’t keen on having my Ms. Marvel TPB hijacked by him.
Overall a decent wrap up for the Ms. Marvel series. There were some things I liked and some things I didn’t. If/when more comics release featuring Ms. Marvel come out I might read them, not sure on that right now.
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LibraryThing member RJ_Bailey
A pretty nice ending for the pre-Secret Wars run.
LibraryThing member melannen
I put off reading this because I was afraid it would be a terrible, confusing crossover tie-in, and I wanted a better memory of this run than that, but they have once again done the miraculous and made a crossover tie-in that was actually good even if you care less than nothing about the crossover
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LibraryThing member JJbooklvr
This series continues to be a fun twist on the character plus we get an appearance from Carol Danvers. Win win!
LibraryThing member ladycato
An issue with a more intimate look at an impending disaster, as Kamala looks to tending her neighborhood and her bonds with loved ones rather than battling big bad guys. I really didn't care for the Spider-Man crossover at the end, though.
LibraryThing member StormRaven
The fourth installment in the Ms. Marvel series featuring precocious teenaged super-hero Kamala Khan, this volume is split into two parts: In the first, Kamala must face the impending end of the world alongside her friends, family, and a guest appearance by her super-heroic idol, while in the
The first half of this volume is dedicated to the title theme of the book, as Kamala Khan and Jersey City face what could be the end of the world. That all seems far away on the opening pages as Khan is still trying to deal with the heartbreak of over the end of her brief fling with Kamran, the perfect Muslim boy who turned out to be an Inhuman just like her, but who also turned out to be a deceptive scoundrel intent on recruiting Kamala into the employ of a supervillain. That is all forgotten in fairly short order, as it turns out that a small planet seems to be hurtling towards Manhattan, and everyone is panicking. The important part of this section is that Khan and Jersey City face this impending disaster together, or at least Khan, as Ms. Marvel, attempts to help her fellow Jersey City residents deal with the oncoming doom.
For much of this story line, Ms. Marvel isn't duking it out with powerful villains. Instead, she spends her time helping her friends to safety, ensuring her family is taken care of , and helping organize her community into a shelter that will take care of their needs in this unsettled time. This section also has a guest appearance by Carol Danvers, better known as the original Ms. Marvel, now operating under the name Captain Marvel, who has come to check up on the teenager who has taken her former heroic name. Together, the pair turn some looters from exacerbating the problem to helping ameliorate it, come across an apartment full of kittens, and track down and save Kamala's missing brother Aamir. Along the way they deal with both of the villainous Inhuman teenagers who first appeared in the previous volume Crushed, and discover that Kamran's plans for Aamir have taken an unexpected turn.
After bonding with Carol Danvers, it is time to part, but not without some affirmation from Kamala's role model, and also some rather sobering words: Kamala desperately wants to save everyone who needs help, but there's only one of her, and she simply cannot. In a rather ominous bit of conversation, Danvers tells Kamala that she will one day have to choose who to save and who to leave to their own devices. This entire volume highlights how super-heroes, if they existed, could change the world for the better, at least as long as they were as idealistic and empathetic as Kamala Khan is. In the midst of chaos, rather than rushing off to punch a villain in the head, Khan spends her time and uses her powers to help those around her in relatively mundane ways, and becomes the glue that holds together her community.
Even when Khan is dealing with the world ending and a visit from the original Ms. Marvel, the core of the story remains her relationships with her friends and family. Most of the volume is taken up with Kamala rushing about Jersey City to put out metaphorical fires caused by the mysterious oncoming apocalypse, but she also has to deal with more intimate, personal issues. Driven by the urgency engendered by the crisis, Kamala opens up to her mother, and receives unexpected support. In other parts of the story, Kamala discovers that her brother is a more complex and loving individual than she thought, and also that he does not share her desire to be a super-hero, but is rather content with who he is. The story also delves deeper into Kamala's relationships with her peers, moving away from the action and adventure of many super-hero stories to focus on the emotional support system around her - and spending some time illustrating how her costumed activities have caused her to neglect some of these friendships.
As with many other stories set in the Marvel universe, one might expect Last Days to suffer a bit from its obligatory intersections with other titles put out by the publisher, but in this volume the confusion resulting from the unexplained events intruding upon the story serves to enhance the experience. Kamala doesn't understand what is going on, what kind of mission Captain Marvel has to run off to complete, or even what the nature of the threat is, so the reader's disorientation stemming from these unexplained elements parallels the that of the protagonist. In some cases, keeping the reader in the dark is a mistake, but this is not one of them. This particular story line does end quite abruptly, which is a little jarring, but considering the subject matter, this is probably to be expected.
The other story line contained in this volume is a cross-over adventure that pairs Ms. Marvel up with Spider-Man, and also includes an appearance by Silk. When a group of masked criminals kidnap some patients from a hospital while being led by a blue woman in the original Ms. Marvel's old costume, Kamala leaps into action, saying the Ms. Marvels need to stick up for one another. At the same time, Peter Parker, in the middle of trying to run his start-up company with the distraction of having Cindy Moon in the same room. When an attempt by Anna Marconi to convince Peter that he doesn't have to rush off to save everyone as Spider-Man backfires, the web slinger finds himself teamed up with Khan as they fight the kidnappers, who turn out to be led by the rogue Kree geneticist Doctor Minerva. A fracas ensues, highlighted by Kamala's fangirlish excitement over being teamed up with Spider-Man, and Parker's usual dry wit and gallows humor.
This story is much more typically "super-heroic" than the apocalyptic story line it is paired with in this volume, involving a super-villain and her henchmen in the midst of committing a crime being confronted by some super-heroes trying to stop her. Much of this section is simply a knock down fight between the super-heroes and the villain, punctuated by pithy quips and dastardly monologuing. Despite the high drama and danger posed by the deadly Kree villainess this portion of the book feels almost frivolous after the weight of the Last Days material, making it an almost necessary counterbalance to the darker tones of the earlier story line. That is not to say that this segment is entirely given over to punches and laser blasts: As always Kamala's primary concern is with saving the innocent rather than defeating the villain, and that focus turns one of her foes into a friend. There is also a minor but meaningful redemption arc contained in these pages, as Parker shows that he believes in second chances. Also included is the unveiling of Silk's new costume, an event that is almost entirely unrelated to anything else in this book.
While the two halves of this book are very different, and pretty much completely disconnected from one another, this is an enjoyable and important installment in the Ms. Marvel series. The two parts are connected mostly by Ms. Marvel herself, but they are also connected thematically by Kamala's interactions with the older, more established super-heroes Captain Marvel and Spider-Man, both of whom take the time to tell the young teenager that she's doing the right thing. More important to Kamala is the moment when she receives the same reassurance from her Ammi, reinforcing the dominant theme of this series that it isn't the super-powers that are critical, but rather how one relates to those around them. In both of the story lines contained in Last Days, Kamala shows that she is a kinder and gentler super-hero whose most important characteristic is that she cares about others, which is her greatest strength, and may be, as hinted at in this volume, her Achilles heel. What makes the Ms. Marvel series truly special is not merely Kamala herself, but also her cast of supporting characters, and they are at the core of this volume, and it is their relationships that make it an excellent book.
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second, Kamala finds herself in Manhattan fighting alongside spider-man. Both parts of this book are well-written, but they are completely disconnected, making this more like two works of shorter fiction rather than a single narrative. In addition, this volume suffers from the problem common to many works set in the Marvel universe, as elements of the plot intersect with other stories which means that certain things happen in this volume that are neither explained or resolved within its pages. Even so, this is an excellent book that shows what it means to be a true hero.The first half of this volume is dedicated to the title theme of the book, as Kamala Khan and Jersey City face what could be the end of the world. That all seems far away on the opening pages as Khan is still trying to deal with the heartbreak of over the end of her brief fling with Kamran, the perfect Muslim boy who turned out to be an Inhuman just like her, but who also turned out to be a deceptive scoundrel intent on recruiting Kamala into the employ of a supervillain. That is all forgotten in fairly short order, as it turns out that a small planet seems to be hurtling towards Manhattan, and everyone is panicking. The important part of this section is that Khan and Jersey City face this impending disaster together, or at least Khan, as Ms. Marvel, attempts to help her fellow Jersey City residents deal with the oncoming doom.
For much of this story line, Ms. Marvel isn't duking it out with powerful villains. Instead, she spends her time helping her friends to safety, ensuring her family is taken care of , and helping organize her community into a shelter that will take care of their needs in this unsettled time. This section also has a guest appearance by Carol Danvers, better known as the original Ms. Marvel, now operating under the name Captain Marvel, who has come to check up on the teenager who has taken her former heroic name. Together, the pair turn some looters from exacerbating the problem to helping ameliorate it, come across an apartment full of kittens, and track down and save Kamala's missing brother Aamir. Along the way they deal with both of the villainous Inhuman teenagers who first appeared in the previous volume Crushed, and discover that Kamran's plans for Aamir have taken an unexpected turn.
After bonding with Carol Danvers, it is time to part, but not without some affirmation from Kamala's role model, and also some rather sobering words: Kamala desperately wants to save everyone who needs help, but there's only one of her, and she simply cannot. In a rather ominous bit of conversation, Danvers tells Kamala that she will one day have to choose who to save and who to leave to their own devices. This entire volume highlights how super-heroes, if they existed, could change the world for the better, at least as long as they were as idealistic and empathetic as Kamala Khan is. In the midst of chaos, rather than rushing off to punch a villain in the head, Khan spends her time and uses her powers to help those around her in relatively mundane ways, and becomes the glue that holds together her community.
Even when Khan is dealing with the world ending and a visit from the original Ms. Marvel, the core of the story remains her relationships with her friends and family. Most of the volume is taken up with Kamala rushing about Jersey City to put out metaphorical fires caused by the mysterious oncoming apocalypse, but she also has to deal with more intimate, personal issues. Driven by the urgency engendered by the crisis, Kamala opens up to her mother, and receives unexpected support. In other parts of the story, Kamala discovers that her brother is a more complex and loving individual than she thought, and also that he does not share her desire to be a super-hero, but is rather content with who he is. The story also delves deeper into Kamala's relationships with her peers, moving away from the action and adventure of many super-hero stories to focus on the emotional support system around her - and spending some time illustrating how her costumed activities have caused her to neglect some of these friendships.
As with many other stories set in the Marvel universe, one might expect Last Days to suffer a bit from its obligatory intersections with other titles put out by the publisher, but in this volume the confusion resulting from the unexplained events intruding upon the story serves to enhance the experience. Kamala doesn't understand what is going on, what kind of mission Captain Marvel has to run off to complete, or even what the nature of the threat is, so the reader's disorientation stemming from these unexplained elements parallels the that of the protagonist. In some cases, keeping the reader in the dark is a mistake, but this is not one of them. This particular story line does end quite abruptly, which is a little jarring, but considering the subject matter, this is probably to be expected.
The other story line contained in this volume is a cross-over adventure that pairs Ms. Marvel up with Spider-Man, and also includes an appearance by Silk. When a group of masked criminals kidnap some patients from a hospital while being led by a blue woman in the original Ms. Marvel's old costume, Kamala leaps into action, saying the Ms. Marvels need to stick up for one another. At the same time, Peter Parker, in the middle of trying to run his start-up company with the distraction of having Cindy Moon in the same room. When an attempt by Anna Marconi to convince Peter that he doesn't have to rush off to save everyone as Spider-Man backfires, the web slinger finds himself teamed up with Khan as they fight the kidnappers, who turn out to be led by the rogue Kree geneticist Doctor Minerva. A fracas ensues, highlighted by Kamala's fangirlish excitement over being teamed up with Spider-Man, and Parker's usual dry wit and gallows humor.
This story is much more typically "super-heroic" than the apocalyptic story line it is paired with in this volume, involving a super-villain and her henchmen in the midst of committing a crime being confronted by some super-heroes trying to stop her. Much of this section is simply a knock down fight between the super-heroes and the villain, punctuated by pithy quips and dastardly monologuing. Despite the high drama and danger posed by the deadly Kree villainess this portion of the book feels almost frivolous after the weight of the Last Days material, making it an almost necessary counterbalance to the darker tones of the earlier story line. That is not to say that this segment is entirely given over to punches and laser blasts: As always Kamala's primary concern is with saving the innocent rather than defeating the villain, and that focus turns one of her foes into a friend. There is also a minor but meaningful redemption arc contained in these pages, as Parker shows that he believes in second chances. Also included is the unveiling of Silk's new costume, an event that is almost entirely unrelated to anything else in this book.
While the two halves of this book are very different, and pretty much completely disconnected from one another, this is an enjoyable and important installment in the Ms. Marvel series. The two parts are connected mostly by Ms. Marvel herself, but they are also connected thematically by Kamala's interactions with the older, more established super-heroes Captain Marvel and Spider-Man, both of whom take the time to tell the young teenager that she's doing the right thing. More important to Kamala is the moment when she receives the same reassurance from her Ammi, reinforcing the dominant theme of this series that it isn't the super-powers that are critical, but rather how one relates to those around them. In both of the story lines contained in Last Days, Kamala shows that she is a kinder and gentler super-hero whose most important characteristic is that she cares about others, which is her greatest strength, and may be, as hinted at in this volume, her Achilles heel. What makes the Ms. Marvel series truly special is not merely Kamala herself, but also her cast of supporting characters, and they are at the core of this volume, and it is their relationships that make it an excellent book.
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LibraryThing member BraveNewBks
I continue to love the character, but the guest spot in this one (Carol Danvers) felt pretty uninspired, and the artwork was scratchy as heck. Two episodes of the Amazing Spider-Man were also included, and the production values were so much higher: clean lines, readable scenes, discernable facial
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LibraryThing member Calavari
What would you during the apocalypse?
I love the way this volume answers that question, and for more characters than our protagonist. More than that, getting back into these volumes reminded me why I love this series so much. The whole Khan family is awesome and so are Ms. Marvel's friends.
This
Volume four closes the first run of the Ms. Marvel series that constitute her origin and were published from 2014 to 2015.
I love the way this volume answers that question, and for more characters than our protagonist. More than that, getting back into these volumes reminded me why I love this series so much. The whole Khan family is awesome and so are Ms. Marvel's friends.
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volume also has two great team-ups. The first is with Captain Marvel and then there are two issues of Spider-Man. The Spider-Man issues even include some scenes with Silk that were part of the set up to her series that I'm glad to have caught. If you haven't checked out Silk yet, she had a short run with three volumes and I adore her. Here are my reviews: Silk, Vol. 0: The Life and Times of Cindy Moon by writer Robbie Thompson and art by Stacey Lee; Silk Vol 1: Sinister; and Silk Volume 2: The Negative Zone.Volume four closes the first run of the Ms. Marvel series that constitute her origin and were published from 2014 to 2015.
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LibraryThing member nicolewbrown
In the previous comic Kamara's parents, old friends have returned to New Jersey with their very eligible son, Kamaran who she is dreading meeting until she does and finds out that they have lots in common. Poor Bruno, her best friend who has a crush on her is getting his heart broken. Then she goes
Kamala is now doubting herself for not seeing Kamaran for who he was. But there is no time to be doing this as there is a giant planet in the earth's sky right now. On top of that Kamaran has kidnapped her brother and is going to expose him to the Terrigen Mist in the hopes that he will develop powers and be on his side.
Captain Marvel has arrived to help Kamala to find her brother and fight Kamaran and his minions. Her brother has been exposed and what happens to him and what he chooses to do with them are in question. Also, they have to deal with the giant planet in the sky. Also included in this book is a comic with the Amazing Spider-Man and Cindy Moon aka SILK with Ms. Marvel. This is a really good comic that explores her family life and she gets to work with her hero for the first time the one she named herself after. I really enjoyed these two cmoics and I give the overall book five out of five stars.
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up against the inhuman Killowatt who tells her that there is someone looking after Inhumans better than Medusa. While she was changing in an alley, Kamaran saw her and now knows her secret. But he has a secret of his own: he's also inhuman. Soon, though, Kamala finds that Kamaran is the one behind gathering the Inhumans and attacking the humans and stealing and whatnot. She goes up against him and fights him with some success, but with a broken heart.Kamala is now doubting herself for not seeing Kamaran for who he was. But there is no time to be doing this as there is a giant planet in the earth's sky right now. On top of that Kamaran has kidnapped her brother and is going to expose him to the Terrigen Mist in the hopes that he will develop powers and be on his side.
Captain Marvel has arrived to help Kamala to find her brother and fight Kamaran and his minions. Her brother has been exposed and what happens to him and what he chooses to do with them are in question. Also, they have to deal with the giant planet in the sky. Also included in this book is a comic with the Amazing Spider-Man and Cindy Moon aka SILK with Ms. Marvel. This is a really good comic that explores her family life and she gets to work with her hero for the first time the one she named herself after. I really enjoyed these two cmoics and I give the overall book five out of five stars.
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LibraryThing member Othemts
This is part of a larger Marvel story arc called "Last Days of the Universe" in which the big story is happening in Manhattan. Kamala has to set up protection for Jersey City on her own while also trying to rescue her brother. Then her biggest hero Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers arrives and they are
There's also an issue of Spider-Man in which Ms. Marvel makes an appearance, which has nothing to do with the rest of this book, but it makes sense since Kamala Khan and Peter Parker have a lot in common.
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able to spend some time working together. It's a bittersweet crossover as Danvers has little time to spare and Kamala has to recognize that there may be no tomorrow and reconcile with her family and friends. My favorite part is when the people in the shelter Kamala sets up in her school decide that they will deal with the end of the universe in a purely New Jersey manner, with a dance party.There's also an issue of Spider-Man in which Ms. Marvel makes an appearance, which has nothing to do with the rest of this book, but it makes sense since Kamala Khan and Peter Parker have a lot in common.
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LibraryThing member cavernism
Aaaa this series is getting so goooddd.
LibraryThing member Silver
My favourite of the Ms Marvel series so far...a really touching and exciting story. Plus some humour, especially in the art! Pay attention to the background scenes. :)
LibraryThing member lydia1879
I needed something to cheer me up during my final semester at university and this did just that.
Dare I say this is my favourite volume in the series?
It tied together all the pop culture references and cheekiness of the previous novels, while touching on some serious themes and challenging
Ms. Marvel is powerful role model -- we can't be what we don't see, and young girls and readers will see Ms. Marvel and relate to her and feel compassion for her and feel empathy for her.
Talking about this novel is so tricky because I have such an emotional connection to it. I love the art, I love the humour, I love the whimsy, but perhaps most of all, I love Kamala Khan.
Dare I say this is my favourite volume in the series?
It tied together all the pop culture references and cheekiness of the previous novels, while touching on some serious themes and challenging
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stereotypes. I love the depiction of people in prayer and wearing hijabs and going about their daily lives because this is what will promote understanding and tolerance in a younger generation of readers.Ms. Marvel is powerful role model -- we can't be what we don't see, and young girls and readers will see Ms. Marvel and relate to her and feel compassion for her and feel empathy for her.
Talking about this novel is so tricky because I have such an emotional connection to it. I love the art, I love the humour, I love the whimsy, but perhaps most of all, I love Kamala Khan.
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LibraryThing member DrFuriosa
The "last days" conceit didn't work so well for me, but Kamala's family relationship talks hit me in all the feels.
LibraryThing member comfypants
A teenager with super powers prepares for the end of the world.
2.5/4 (Okay).
I think I'm being pretty generous saying this is okay. The series has never been strong on plot, but this volume is 100% reacting to a Giant Marvel Crossover Event. Nothing happens except for emotional development, which
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2.5/4 (Okay).
I think I'm being pretty generous saying this is okay. The series has never been strong on plot, but this volume is 100% reacting to a Giant Marvel Crossover Event. Nothing happens except for emotional development, which
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doesn't really matter because the universe is about to be rebooted anyway. And the artwork isn't at its best, with some awkwardness at communicating action. But it's still real pretty to look at, and Kamala is at her most likable.(Jun. 2021)
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LibraryThing member LibroLindsay
THE BEST issues in Ms. Marvel yet. So, so, so good.
LibraryThing member MickyFine
When a giant planet appears in the sky over Manhattan, sending people fleeing across the river, Kamala Khan must do what she can to protect Jersey City. Which includes both a team up with Captain Marvel and a quest to rescue her brother from her jerk ex-crush. Also included in this volume is two
Kamala teaming up with Captain Marvel is full of delight although the big conflict of this arc (a giant incoming planet) feels like it's part of a bigger Marvel event that I didn't really know much about it. However, it did serve as a great motivator for Kamala to have some honest conversations with the people around her, which I loved. I'm pretty sure I've read the two Spider-Man issues before in the massive [Spider-verse] tome but I'm not 100% sure. I'm interested to see where the series goes from here as the final panels of the Ms. Marvel comics were both beautiful and pretty cliffhanger-y.
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issues of Spider-Man where he and Ms. Marvel team up.Kamala teaming up with Captain Marvel is full of delight although the big conflict of this arc (a giant incoming planet) feels like it's part of a bigger Marvel event that I didn't really know much about it. However, it did serve as a great motivator for Kamala to have some honest conversations with the people around her, which I loved. I'm pretty sure I've read the two Spider-Man issues before in the massive [Spider-verse] tome but I'm not 100% sure. I'm interested to see where the series goes from here as the final panels of the Ms. Marvel comics were both beautiful and pretty cliffhanger-y.
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LibraryThing member mktoronto
I've really enjoyed going into Kamala's world but this is the first issue I've felt compelled to write a review for. I know for most people superhero comics are for the fights but what I love is the character stories and this book is full of them. We get so much depth for all the people surrounding
However, this made me very excited to see what Wilson is doing with my girl Wondy. If she can save the crap that is a universe reboot, that's a talented writer indeed.
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her and this is where I fell in love with Bruno. It wasn't quite enough to tip me over into a 5 star (I rarely give those out), mainly because the Spider Man stories were boring. However, this made me very excited to see what Wilson is doing with my girl Wondy. If she can save the crap that is a universe reboot, that's a talented writer indeed.
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Awards
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2017)
Great Graphic Novels for Teens (Fiction — 2016)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2015
Physical description
120 p.; 6.63 inches
ISBN
0785197362 / 9780785197362