Review: MS. MARVEL #1

Writer:  G. Willow Wilson
Art:  Adrian Alphona
Color Art:  Ian Herring
Lettering:  VC’s Joe Caramagna
Cover Art:  Sara Pichelli and Justin Ponsor
Publisher:  Marvel Comics

Marvel isn’t really known for their legacy heroes.  For the most part, they’ve done a good job of not allowing their characters to age or don new identities.  That alone could be enough for fans to be excited for a new Ms. Marvel.

Add along that Kamala Khan is a teenage Muslim woman, and this comic has the potential to reach an all-new demographic of Marvel fans.

What I Liked

In this issue, writer G. Willow Wilson does a great job of introducing Kamala’s supporting cast.  They all have real personalities.  Kamala is also very likable.  She is naive when it comes to the real world.  So as Kamala starts to experience life (not just as a super-heroine, but as a teenager), we will be along for the ride.

What I Didn’t Like

I didn’t enjoy Adrian Alphona’s recent art in Uncanny X-Force, but it looked more natural here.  Just like his Runaways work, he seems to be a more natural fit illustrating teenagers.  The added quirkyness didn’t translate well for some readers though.

The surprise ending was an interesting pump fake.

Summary

Tying Ms. Marvel to “Inhumanity” is a smart move.  Marvel has big things planned for the Inhumans franchise.  Linking Ms. Marvel to them solidifies that once her origin story is established, Wilson can either carve out her own legacy in the Marvel universe, or have Kamala go on a journey to discover her Inhuman roots.

Also, if the terrigen mists can cause Kamala to unleash her Inhuman abilities, shouldn’t the same gene be in the rest of her family?

Rating:  4 out of 5

This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network.  They can be found at their website http://www.popculturenetwork.com/

Timdogg

#ComicBookChronicles @CBChron founder. Editor-in-Chief of @thekliqnation. Comic book reviewer, podcaster #RABBLERABBLE