punkystarshine's review against another edition
5.0
I love thissss. It almost reminds me of the lighter parts of S1 Buffy (the show, not the comics) because it's a teenage girl with these new skills and therefore new responsibilities, being sassy and trying to do Good and not taking anything as serious as her mentors would like. Bruno is even like Xander and Willow rolled up into one! I enjoyed the Social Commentary in this one, even if it was teetering on the edge of after school special. It made some really interesting points.
alyssastag's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Super enjoyable read with important themes. I like how this one touches on environmental issues in addition to the themes of growing up, fitting in, and being seen as “different.”
buer's review against another edition
5.0
As someone who loves comic books, but is generally pretty meh about the superhero genre, I love Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel.
The writing is snappy, fun, and brimming with 21st century energy and references. The art in this volume does as much storytelling as the words themselves. There is frequently an almost anime cuteness to Khan when she is especially excited and her eyes widen into literal giant circles.
It is so much fun to watch Khan, who already has a strong moral compass, develop her abilities and figure out exactly how she wants to be a Superhero. In this book she meets a few other superheroes, who offer her mentorship and help - when she needs it. She also finds a shiny new sidekick, who adds another fun layer to her battles and her life.
Much love. Very suggest.
The writing is snappy, fun, and brimming with 21st century energy and references. The art in this volume does as much storytelling as the words themselves. There is frequently an almost anime cuteness to Khan when she is especially excited and her eyes widen into literal giant circles.
It is so much fun to watch Khan, who already has a strong moral compass, develop her abilities and figure out exactly how she wants to be a Superhero. In this book she meets a few other superheroes, who offer her mentorship and help - when she needs it. She also finds a shiny new sidekick, who adds another fun layer to her battles and her life.
Much love. Very suggest.
sling's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful let's-see-what-happens-next sequel.
Kamala continues to be an excellent, important and delightful addition to the Marvel universe. Can't wait to see what challenge she faces next!
Kamala continues to be an excellent, important and delightful addition to the Marvel universe. Can't wait to see what challenge she faces next!
izzytheniffler's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lazyowl's review against another edition
5.0
I love Kamala. She's goofy and down to earth. This was a fun and refreshingly uplifting comic.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Just when I thought this series couldn't get better, it got better! This was a crazy, awesome and pun-filled, reference-filled volume of Ms. Marvel.
We continue where we left the last time. Ms. Marvel is still hunting down the Inventor, a guy who is making her life and her city a hell. Teenagers are missing, stuff go boom and more. I am glad that they continued, it felt like we never left, like we just took a little break from this world and then jumped right back in it.
Ms. Marvel/Kamala is still a perfect character. Nerdy, a typical teenager, but also a girl filled with hopes, dreams and kick-ass powers. I loved to see her two lives. The one where she is hiding under a mask and saving people, and the other, living with parents who are religious, who follow rules, and who expect her to be a good girl, following those rules and more. They even send her to an important person in the Mosque to talk about her sneaking out and doing stuff that her parents don't approve of. I really liked that Sheikh, instead of preaching, instead of berating Kamala, he talks to her honestly, trying to figure out with kindness what she is doing, why she is doing it, and even after that he stays calm.
It is really interesting to see how the two worlds are so different, yet also so much the same in a way.
Kamala did something fantastic at the end of this volume, I won't spoil what, but I do have to applaud her. Wow, not many people would do that, and I was just so proud of her.
This album wasn't only battles and serious stuff, we also meet some new characters and my oh my, I just rolled off my chair when we met Wolverine. Ms. Marvel's reaction to him was just epic and brilliant. Poor Wolverine, stuck with a girl who just fangirls all over him, squees when he does stuff, it was just brilliant. Especially Wolverine's reaction to stuff, it just all fits so perfectly with the Wolverine I know from other works. But, Wolverine is also kind and also friendly, helping her out, telling her about his powers and also warning her. I do hope we will get to see more of Wolverine, he is one of my favourite characters and even though he is a bit grumpy at times, he is still nice and friendly underneath that all.
Kamala/Ms. Marvel also gets a new companion, and boy, it was fantastic. I hope we will see more of our teleporting big puppy, since he is a great asset to the book, and he helps out Kamala/Ms. Marvel so much. Even though he was so big, I do have to say he was pretty cute, and I can imagine that Kamala/Ms. Marvel would want to keep him. Too bad that her parents say no to this, as dogs are impure.
We also find out more about the mist that happened in volume 1, and thanks to this we also find out what happened to Kamala, what her powers entail and we find out more about what she is. Which brings us to another set of characters, great characters, who are bound to visit again soon.
The story is action-packed, with a few normal parts added to the mix. It is the perfect mix, I do tend to get bored if something is only action, so mixing it with comedy and some light-hearted stuff is great.
The art is pretty good, at times it looks a bit weird, but generally I really love how everything is draw, how many details there are and I just love the colours that were used. Not too bright or vibrant, but also not dull and boring, just the right mix in-between everything.
Would I recommend this volume/series? Heck, yes! We have a fantastic diverse character kicking ass, we got various references and puns, we got fangirling, we got action and friendship and so much more. Read this one!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
We continue where we left the last time. Ms. Marvel is still hunting down the Inventor, a guy who is making her life and her city a hell. Teenagers are missing, stuff go boom and more. I am glad that they continued, it felt like we never left, like we just took a little break from this world and then jumped right back in it.
Ms. Marvel/Kamala is still a perfect character. Nerdy, a typical teenager, but also a girl filled with hopes, dreams and kick-ass powers. I loved to see her two lives. The one where she is hiding under a mask and saving people, and the other, living with parents who are religious, who follow rules, and who expect her to be a good girl, following those rules and more. They even send her to an important person in the Mosque to talk about her sneaking out and doing stuff that her parents don't approve of. I really liked that Sheikh, instead of preaching, instead of berating Kamala, he talks to her honestly, trying to figure out with kindness what she is doing, why she is doing it, and even after that he stays calm.
It is really interesting to see how the two worlds are so different, yet also so much the same in a way.
Kamala did something fantastic at the end of this volume, I won't spoil what, but I do have to applaud her. Wow, not many people would do that, and I was just so proud of her.
This album wasn't only battles and serious stuff, we also meet some new characters and my oh my, I just rolled off my chair when we met Wolverine. Ms. Marvel's reaction to him was just epic and brilliant. Poor Wolverine, stuck with a girl who just fangirls all over him, squees when he does stuff, it was just brilliant. Especially Wolverine's reaction to stuff, it just all fits so perfectly with the Wolverine I know from other works. But, Wolverine is also kind and also friendly, helping her out, telling her about his powers and also warning her. I do hope we will get to see more of Wolverine, he is one of my favourite characters and even though he is a bit grumpy at times, he is still nice and friendly underneath that all.
Kamala/Ms. Marvel also gets a new companion, and boy, it was fantastic. I hope we will see more of our teleporting big puppy, since he is a great asset to the book, and he helps out Kamala/Ms. Marvel so much. Even though he was so big, I do have to say he was pretty cute, and I can imagine that Kamala/Ms. Marvel would want to keep him. Too bad that her parents say no to this, as dogs are impure.
We also find out more about the mist that happened in volume 1, and thanks to this we also find out what happened to Kamala, what her powers entail and we find out more about what she is. Which brings us to another set of characters, great characters, who are bound to visit again soon.
The story is action-packed, with a few normal parts added to the mix. It is the perfect mix, I do tend to get bored if something is only action, so mixing it with comedy and some light-hearted stuff is great.
The art is pretty good, at times it looks a bit weird, but generally I really love how everything is draw, how many details there are and I just love the colours that were used. Not too bright or vibrant, but also not dull and boring, just the right mix in-between everything.
Would I recommend this volume/series? Heck, yes! We have a fantastic diverse character kicking ass, we got various references and puns, we got fangirling, we got action and friendship and so much more. Read this one!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
soulfood_books's review against another edition
4.0
this volume is full action and its really immersive. It was so good I didn't want to put it down. I think the best part is when Kamala goes against the inventor to save those kids. It was so epic love it!!
kkaste's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0