Magnificent Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: Destined

Magnificent Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: Destined

2019 • 136 pages

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Average rating3.3

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JKRevell
Jamie RevellSupporter

Ahmed does a great job of taking over from Wilson; his writing style is distinct, to be sure, but he has a good handle on the characters, and the tone of the comic changes less than I might have feared. Much of the story here takes place on an alien world, which is something I'm less keen on, but it's handled well, showcasing Kamala's compassion and determination and keeping human in an exotic environment. There's a nice touch in that, for the first half, the story is narrated by those who (to varying extents) know her from the outside, before switching to how she sees things herself in the second half. While most of the rest of the previous supporting cast are absent, there's a particularly good use of Kamala's family, something that helps emphasise her relative youth as well as grounding the story. It's not quite there with the very best of Wilson's run, but the title seems to be in good hands.

March 11, 2020Report this review