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jesspeachee's review against another edition
5.0
6.15.22: As great as I remember, in fact a little better. I enjoyed reading this and watching the first two episodes of the Ms Marvel Disney+ show. Very similar but with different touches.
Really cute story. I like Kamala and how she writes fanfiction on the internet and daydreams about the avengers. Her powers are cool too, changing her appearance and growing bigger or smaller.
Really cute story. I like Kamala and how she writes fanfiction on the internet and daydreams about the avengers. Her powers are cool too, changing her appearance and growing bigger or smaller.
wyvernfriend's review against another edition
4.0
A Pakistani-american girl finds that her wish to become a superhero may be more complicated than she thinks.
Enjoyed it.
Enjoyed it.
konvineo's review against another edition
5.0
This issue presents us with a super relatable heroine, Kamala Khan, and the start of what I hope is going to be a long run of comics. I heard about the series when it was first publish in 2014, but only just had the chance to get started on reading it. And I was so not disappointed!
I can recommend this for anyone really, so far it seems appropriate for quite a large audience. I'm talking preteens and on up to adults.
An extremely great start for Ms. Marvel!
I can recommend this for anyone really, so far it seems appropriate for quite a large audience. I'm talking preteens and on up to adults.
An extremely great start for Ms. Marvel!
mxharriet's review against another edition
3.0
I have not read many graphic novels, but with my reading having slowed down dramatically over the past six months, it was certainly nice to be able to read and actually finish a book in a couple of hours. I did enjoy this graphic novel, however I felt like the storyline was lacking a little, although the artwork is absolutely phenomenal! I mean, just look at the cover!
Kamala lives in Jersey City. She is great in school and has great friendships, yet she feels too 'normal'. That is, until she wishes to be someone else. But Kamala soon realises, once her wish is granted and she develops extraordinary gifts, she holds a great responsibility to help the people of Jersey city, and that being someone else just isn't who she is.
The artwork in this graphic novel is absolutely amazing! So vibrant and detailed, I love just looking at all the art, as there is always something else going on in the background. However, the one thing I struggled with is the storyline. The story line was okay, however it moved too quickly meaning one struggled to to really get invested in the story, consequently meaning one certainly struggled to connect with the characters. I was really looking forward to the humour aspect of the graphic novel as well that I had heard so many speak about, but I just could not see it. One would certainly say this novel is for a much younger audience, as it certainly is a brilliant diverse book with a great message, but it just did not capture my attention like I had hoped.
To be honest, I really do not think I will carry on with this series as I do feel rather disappointed as I did have high expectations due to the quantity of the high ratings.
missnerdinatrix's review
2.0
Concept wise it was good. It's VERY nice to see some representation but it...felt wooden. I've read it three or four times now, each time trying to find a reason to like it more and it's just not happening. Kamala feels like she has the potential to be a rich character but the writing gets to a point of developing her deeper and then just stops and falls flat. I was hoping her muslim Pakistani background would be a highlight to that personality but, while an attempt was very much made, that also feels mostly hollow. "Infidel meat" and the struggles of dealing with immigrant parents had me hoping there would be some depth but again it fell flat. Total honesty it felt whitewashy: It felt like a well meaning white woman trying to tip toe around the edge of something without actually jumping in and bringing it to life. This volume wasn't BAD, just not very good. At times it felt like representation was being pushed for its own sake rather than a fleshed out narrative WITH representation. I'm hungry to see protagonists that represent me as much as anyone else, ESPECIALLY in comics and graphic novels which traditionally focus on white male archetypes, but adding in POC and diverse elements doesn't mean the main story needs to feel like it's neglected.
emilyinlibraryland's review against another edition
3.0
Kamala is a super awesome comic book protagonist. She is so likable and so relatable and I wish there were more comic characters like her.
That said, I didn't super love the story. Maybe I need to read the next couple collections? I just came away wanting more plot.
That said, I didn't super love the story. Maybe I need to read the next couple collections? I just came away wanting more plot.
belwood303's review against another edition
4.0
I love this - a female, Muslim superhero! A lot could go wrong with attempting this but I think all the right things happened, I've already order the next four volumes to see how things turn out for this character.
spectralcas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0