michaelk
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So many comics, so little time.
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Post by michaelk on Feb 6, 2014 23:36:18 GMT -5
I thin it was the perfect example of how a #1 should be done. All your main cast and supporting introduced the basic set up of her "normal life" before throwing her into the unknown, establishing her personality so well and showing she has a rebellious streak akin to her idol and it was damn funny. I totally forgot I was reading a Marvel book which was to its strength. Even down the the way the panels were constructed and lined just felt like those in charge at Marvel really let them do whatever the hell they wanted to do and it turned out amazingly. The best thing about the issue though was it humour and though you all seem a little uneasy or unable to understand the "cultural" aspects displayed thats where I found the best chuckles. I know probably as much as ya'll about being Muslim but you don't need to know anything to read this its all there. Its in the way they interact not what they are saying. Anyway, book of the week without a doubt I agree. Book of the week no doubt. And I really wasn't trying to say that I didn't understand some things (though I did say that) but what I meant was that I liked how we're getting culture cues in context instead of through exposition. And I might miss some things first blush, but I like that Wilson is just dropping us right into the character's life and we're going to learn about her through actions, and dialogue. That's great. I laughed a lot, too, man. This book was something I'd been really looking forward to and still it took me by surprise. |
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michaelk
Fearless Defender
So many comics, so little time.
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Post by michaelk on Feb 6, 2014 23:40:42 GMT -5
Still trying to figure out how to use the quote function--someone want to give me a crash course?
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Post by pacino on Feb 7, 2014 7:38:17 GMT -5
Still trying to figure out how to use the quote function--someone want to give me a crash course? While logged in, press quote on the post you want to quote...give it a second to queue up the quote, then write below. voila |
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Post by pacino on Feb 7, 2014 7:38:57 GMT -5
I finally read this...and loved it! the art was so special, and the story was fun. I'm already invested in Kamala's character.
As an aside, I thought it was cute that Samana's mom wrote a letter. Samana could be an editor to watch, with her doing this and taking over Hawkeye.
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Post by CaptainSuperior on Feb 7, 2014 8:27:04 GMT -5
So I was a little confused, but is this Ms. Marvel an Inhuman? That is what I thought the story seemed to imply.
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Post by pacino on Feb 7, 2014 9:15:02 GMT -5
Yes, she came out from the cocoon.
the only thing I didnt get was she now has blonde hair??? I guess that will be explained as something like her wanting to look like Captain Marvel, then maybe she will want to look like herself after she gets comfortable with her new self
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Post by JediHunter66 on Feb 7, 2014 10:44:06 GMT -5
Yes, she came out from the cocoon. the only thing I didnt get was she now has blonde hair??? I guess that will be explained as something like her wanting to look like Captain Marvel, then maybe she will want to look like herself after she gets comfortable with her new self That was the only thing I thought was weird. She came out of the cacoon looking like Ms. Marvel. Did the other Inhumans who "hatched" have the same thing happen? I just found it a little odd that suddenly her clothes were changed haha. The hair I can see since its a physical transformation. |
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Post by pacino on Feb 7, 2014 10:51:20 GMT -5
Yeah, I think that's just a fun comic book thing that no one's ever bothered to really explain. For example, Phoenix Jean Grey always had that special green suit. WHY WAS SHE KEEPING A RANDOM GREEN SUIT HANDY ALL THOSE YEARS?!
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Post by Almeida77 on Feb 7, 2014 17:36:58 GMT -5
Her "Inhumanity" ability is some shape-shifting power as seen in other preview images with her being able to "Mr Fantastic" her hands about. The sequence with Cap, Carol & Stark was her subconscious mind mixing the the terrigenesis process to almost choose her inhuman power or at the very least it automatically made her look like old Ms. Marvel by default as thats what she wanted to be, she wants to be Captain Marvel (albeit with the politically incorrect costume). She'll freak then realise what her power is as she changes back into Kamala and maybe struggle holding former appearance together during the second issue
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Post by Czor on Feb 7, 2014 20:16:11 GMT -5
Yeah, I also got that is due to her shape-shifting powers and also I got the same reaction, that she is an Inhuman.
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Post by khan2112 on Feb 7, 2014 20:31:00 GMT -5
Competly loved the issue. One things about this series (and Nova) I find very cool is that we rarely see young heroes in environments with regular non superpowered supporting casts. Its usually teams (ala the runaways or young avengers or x books) and seeing them interact in real life settings is refreshing. Small confusion. Where'd that sweet costume come from when she popped out the inhuman bubble?  |
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Post by rcbtaw on Feb 7, 2014 21:15:34 GMT -5
Looking for a book (ongoing series) for my 11 year old daughter. I already have it pulled at my store, but I was wondering if you all thought it is appropriate for my daughter. She read the first 10 or so Issues of Supergirl in the new 52. She has read Li'l Gotham as we'll. Thanks for the input. Christian, I would say that Ms. Marvel is certainly appropriate, with the one caveat that within the story, Kamala disobeys her family and sneaks out to a party where there are boys and alcohol. She doesn't indulge in either, but I'd rather point it out just in case! I think that your daughter will love it, by the way! Great first issue! Picked this up for my 11 year old daughter. After I asked the board for its recommendation (received a recommendation from Uncle Reyer), I picked it up. I read the book. Enjoyed the characters and really appreciated the story. Sat my little girl down to have a grown up conversation about Islam, alcohol, and drugs. She is reading it right now. During that conversation, I realized my little girl is growing up fast. Let me say this, I picked comics back up a couple of years ago with the New 52. Two years later, I just read a comic that made me sit down and have maybe my first adult conversation with a little girl who I realize is growing up faster than I am. Wow! |
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Post by khan2112 on Feb 7, 2014 22:21:51 GMT -5
Christian, I would say that Ms. Marvel is certainly appropriate, with the one caveat that within the story, Kamala disobeys her family and sneaks out to a party where there are boys and alcohol. She doesn't indulge in either, but I'd rather point it out just in case! I think that your daughter will love it, by the way! Great first issue! Picked this up for my 11 year old daughter. After I asked the board for its recommendation (received a recommendation from Uncle Reyer), I picked it up. I read the book. Enjoyed the characters and really appreciated the story. Sat my little girl down to have a grown up conversation about Islam, alcohol, and drugs. She is reading it right now. During that conversation, I realized my little girl is growing up fast. Let me say this, I picked comics back up a couple of years ago with the New 52. Two years later, I just read a comic that made me sit down and have maybe my first adult conversation with a little girl who I realize is growing up faster than I am. Wow! That's a great story! Reading it made me hope that's what people would do with it. I don't have children but all I could think while reading was how much is like to read this with my little girl. I tweeted the creative team, and Kelly Sue, that I was going to knock my wife up so I could read it to my little girl... They were pretty amused |
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Post by Bob Reyer on Feb 8, 2014 9:51:33 GMT -5
Christian, I would say that Ms. Marvel is certainly appropriate, with the one caveat that within the story, Kamala disobeys her family and sneaks out to a party where there are boys and alcohol. She doesn't indulge in either, but I'd rather point it out just in case! I think that your daughter will love it, by the way! Great first issue! Picked this up for my 11 year old daughter. After I asked the board for its recommendation (received a recommendation from Uncle Reyer), I picked it up. I read the book. Enjoyed the characters and really appreciated the story. Sat my little girl down to have a grown up conversation about Islam, alcohol, and drugs. She is reading it right now. During that conversation, I realized my little girl is growing up fast. Let me say this, I picked comics back up a couple of years ago with the New 52. Two years later, I just read a comic that made me sit down and have maybe my first adult conversation with a little girl who I realize is growing up faster than I am. Wow! Christian, I'm so glad that Ms. Marvel seems to be a hit in your home! Let us know how your own super-heroine liked it! |
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Post by rcbtaw on Feb 8, 2014 10:57:49 GMT -5
Great first issue! Picked this up for my 11 year old daughter. After I asked the board for its recommendation (received a recommendation from Uncle Reyer), I picked it up. I read the book. Enjoyed the characters and really appreciated the story. Sat my little girl down to have a grown up conversation about Islam, alcohol, and drugs. She is reading it right now. During that conversation, I realized my little girl is growing up fast. Let me say this, I picked comics back up a couple of years ago with the New 52. Two years later, I just read a comic that made me sit down and have maybe my first adult conversation with a little girl who I realize is growing up faster than I am. Wow! Christian, I'm so glad that Ms. Marvel seems to be a hit in your home! Let us know how your own super-heroine liked it! She loved it! She asked lots of thought provoking questions about Islam and why Kamala doesn't feel American even though this is her home. These are topics I am glad a comic is being written in which I can discuss with my daughter. It sure beats the hell out of the questions I was getting about Supergirl like "why is Supergirl's costume getting smaller in every issue?".
The only problem I had in explaining things to my daughter was the Inhuman stuff at the end. I haven't read any of it? I just told her those cocoons had come to Earth to give some people super powers. Do we need to understand the Inhumans better for the future of this title? I guess time will tell, but I am guessing my explanation will suffice for now. |
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