crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
4.0
I've been unintentionally reading some prettu subpar comics the last few weeks, so I decided it was time to do a Ms Marvel/Captain Marvel readthrough. I vaguely remembered liking Reed's run on the character, and I distinctly remember enjoying [a:Kelly Sue DeConnick|16587|Kelly Sue DeConnick|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1298397680p2/16587.jpg]'s run, so I crossed my fingers and picked this up.
Whew.
This is a solid Marvel Civil War era story. It picks up during the [b:House of M|105973|House of M|Brian Michael Bendis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1619972145l/105973._SY75_.jpg|102154] event, and this first volume takes us right to the edge of [b:Civil War: A Marvel Comics Event|91714|Civil War A Marvel Comics Event|Mark Millar|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1345813608l/91714._SY75_.jpg|577888]. ALong the way, we get an adventure with The Brood, a new, and soon recurring Traveller, Doctor Strange, and The Fantastic Four. We also see Carol's new place in the Marvel canon. It's delightful.
Reed has a blast with introducing us to Carol's new publicist, as well as Chewy (named Goose in the movie) and Cru, a monster intent on wiping out The Brood, which is good, but at any cost, which is bad. You can feel the joy in this book. I also loved the conversations between Carol and Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman...or, possibly Veranke? It's unclear at this point.) And while I'm not a fan of [a:Roberto de la Torre|1173900|Roberto de la Torre|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s faces in this book, they never pulled me out ot of the story.
This is a great starting point for anyone looking to read up on Ms Marvel/Captain Marvel. Sure, there's a ton of continuity before this, but because we start in an alternate timeline, and then are jolted into the 616 Universe, it feels like a fresh start for the character.
Whew.
This is a solid Marvel Civil War era story. It picks up during the [b:House of M|105973|House of M|Brian Michael Bendis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1619972145l/105973._SY75_.jpg|102154] event, and this first volume takes us right to the edge of [b:Civil War: A Marvel Comics Event|91714|Civil War A Marvel Comics Event|Mark Millar|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1345813608l/91714._SY75_.jpg|577888]. ALong the way, we get an adventure with The Brood, a new, and soon recurring Traveller, Doctor Strange, and The Fantastic Four. We also see Carol's new place in the Marvel canon. It's delightful.
Reed has a blast with introducing us to Carol's new publicist, as well as Chewy (named Goose in the movie) and Cru, a monster intent on wiping out The Brood, which is good, but at any cost, which is bad. You can feel the joy in this book. I also loved the conversations between Carol and Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman...or, possibly Veranke? It's unclear at this point.) And while I'm not a fan of [a:Roberto de la Torre|1173900|Roberto de la Torre|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s faces in this book, they never pulled me out ot of the story.
This is a great starting point for anyone looking to read up on Ms Marvel/Captain Marvel. Sure, there's a ton of continuity before this, but because we start in an alternate timeline, and then are jolted into the 616 Universe, it feels like a fresh start for the character.
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
Pretty good read, though it did help to be a followup to House of M. Been trying to figure out why Marvel would be thinking making a Captain Marvel movie. For me Carol Danvers is just the character from whom Rogue accidentally stole her powers. But Carol Danvers has a major thing going for her in the Marvel cinematic universe - she's not a mutant - in fact her powers are Kree based and the Kree is already part of the Marvel cinematic universe. So I guess her movie makes even more sense than Guardians of the Galaxy. In any case, in this book she's not exactly sure of herself. And in general is running from one incident to another. 3.5 of 5.
imamandajulius's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this trade! Ms. Marvel is one awesome superhero and Carol Danvers is one badass lady. Enjoyable plot, poignant moments, and gorgeous art.
anthroxagorus's review
4.0
Finally gonna get to know my girl, but not too familar with the House of M storyline. (Always a step behind in comics) Cool to see Chewie :)
TIME FOR CIVIL WAR
TIME FOR CIVIL WAR
birdmanseven's review
3.0
I know next to nothing about Ms. Marvel and, despite this being volume 1, this was not a good introduction to the character. They just sort of tossed you in to the middle of things. However, despite the clumsiness, there were aspects I enjoyed.
We discuss Carol Danvers at length in this special episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-186-captain-marvel
We discuss Carol Danvers at length in this special episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-186-captain-marvel
niibooksy's review
4.0
There's just something so human and endearing about Ms Marvel/Captain Marvel. Still one of my favourite superheroes.
tricky's review
3.0
Carol Danvers aka Ms.Marvel is bundled up into a package of stories and artwork by Brian Reed and Roberto De La Torro. The blurb says this a new take on Marvel's greatest longest standing female super heroes.
So what did I get? A woman who is not well defined. She has baggage but spends the majority of the time lamenting no one knows who she is. She has no real purpose except for getting into save the world situations and her outfit does not leave much too the imagination. Well except for wondering how she can do a high kick without exposing her vagina. I found some of the story telling a bit disjointed but I enjoyed it. There is a lot of promise and Danvers is an intriguing character.
I admit it that it's been a long time since I dived into all the characters of the Marvel universe and I may not fully comprehend all the linkages. So it would help if the writers could help newbies or people coming back to the universe know who the alter egos of some characters are, like Jessica Drew. Saying she is in the super hero game is not helping! I did look it up afterwards.
I will be reading the next in the collection Civil War.
So what did I get? A woman who is not well defined. She has baggage but spends the majority of the time lamenting no one knows who she is. She has no real purpose except for getting into save the world situations and her outfit does not leave much too the imagination. Well except for wondering how she can do a high kick without exposing her vagina. I found some of the story telling a bit disjointed but I enjoyed it. There is a lot of promise and Danvers is an intriguing character.
I admit it that it's been a long time since I dived into all the characters of the Marvel universe and I may not fully comprehend all the linkages. So it would help if the writers could help newbies or people coming back to the universe know who the alter egos of some characters are, like Jessica Drew. Saying she is in the super hero game is not helping! I did look it up afterwards.
I will be reading the next in the collection Civil War.
rubybastille's review
2.0
This book fills in the gaps between the events of House of M and Civil War. It introduces Chewie, and reveals a bit more of her friendship with Jessica Drew, but let's just say you're better off reading post 2013 Captain Marvel. We don't need an entire volume of Carol feeling underutilized and then being matched up with a weird villain who requires her to team up with other heroes to defeat, all while dealing with an overenthusiastic publicist. What's with superheroines and publicists, anyway? Is this a thing? Have lots of heroes had publicists? Or is it just a plot device trotted out to make the hero/heroine seem more washed up?
morgcxn's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0