Category: Ms. Marvel

Marvel Comics has seen its ups and downs but there is no denying that these guys have the talent for producing memorable characters that fit the role and the universe amazingly while becoming highly profitable. Ms. Marvel is one of the best examples that show how Marvel develops an idea of a character into something that lasts for decades. The character is not that old by the comic book standards. The first issue dedicated to Ms. Marvel saw the world in 1977. It was received very positively by both critics and the audience. It has earned respect within the community of those who cared about feminine rights and equal pay for equal work at the time. The word “Ms.” itself was considered as one that promotes feminist ideas and therefore the issue and the series along with its protagonist became a modern and open-minded asset to the comic book world.

Ms. Marvel is not only one character, but four. The name of the superhero was given to four different female characters throughout the years and separate volumes were dedicated to the new performers. Carol Danvers was the first one to take the honor. It is worth noting that her personality became the most iconic out of four girls so far as she became the role model for new, younger superheroes. Danvers was an officer in the US Air Force and a Security Chief at a hidden military location. There she met Mr. Marvel and when trying to get close to a Kree artifact, she suffers severe injuries after an explosion. Danvers survives and gains superpowers and becomes the first ever Ms. Marvel. She is not only a hero while wearing her suit, but also one when in her normal human alias. She supports women’s rights, fights for equality and does not tolerate any form of male dominance if it is not supported by superior skills or level of intellect. Carol was also known under the names of Binary and Warbird. She was a stable member of the Avengers squad since 1978.

Sharon Ventura is the next name on the list. She used Ms. Marvel name in 1985 after volunteering to an experimental treatment that gave her the superpowers. She, later on, joined the Fantastic Four and after an unsuccessful accident became a female version of The Thing. This has ended her career as Ms. Marvel and opened new prospects.

Karla Sofen was the third woman to wear the name of Ms. Marvel. Her story, however, is slightly different from the others as Sofen is actually a supervillain formerly known as Moonstone. She stole the powers from the previous Moonstone, by the way. She was an evil copy of the real Ms. Marvel and soon became the titular character. This, however, did not last long because Carol Danvers took the name and the title back in 2010.

Last but not least is Kamala Khan. This young woman is as good of a record-beater as the name that she wears. She debuted in the comic books recently, in 2013. She is a teenager and Carol Danvers is her biggest idol. She possesses Inhuman genes and is capable of shapeshifting. This and her desire to become strong as her role model don’t go unnoticed. Carla Danvers becomes Captain Marvel and leaves the post of Ms. Marvel Vacant. She is impressed by young miss Khan and gives her the mantle and a title of the superhero. Kamala is also the first ever Muslim character to have her own series published by Marvel.

Long history and a large list of successful appearances and solo series have made a huge impact on how Ms. Marvel is viewed within the comic book fans. Critical reception and general love from the audience resulted in huge sales and popularity. The legacy of a strong character portrayed by very strong and just female individuals makes her one of the most loved Marvel characters and that trend is destined to live on.