The villainous MONOPOLY has his sights set on Ms. Marvel, and his new recruits DISCORD and LOCKDOWN are more than happy to deliver her on a silver platter. Can Kamala survive a zombie invasion AND an all-too-literal corporate merger?
Rated T+
This story is a reminder to keep growing, but to not let that growth become a toxic force that consumes you. To questioning, to never take things at face value, and most of all, to keep fighting for what's right. Even if you've never picked up Ms. Marvel before, this issue is a must-read. Read Full Review
In The Magnificent Ms Marvel #8, Kamala stops Josh and Becky and revives the zombies. But with Monopoly still free and the new costumes motives in question, this remains a hollow victory. Can she keep using a suit that she doesnt trust? What will Monopoly do next? Is Josh too far gone or can he still be brought back to the light? Well have to wait and see! Read Full Review
The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #8 is a truly exciting issue packed with action and one or two surprises to keep you hooked. It's great for new fans and longtime readers alike, so don't miss out! Read Full Review
Magnificent Ms. Marvel #8 wraps up its road trip story quickly. It leaves some terrifying new villains on the loose in New Jersey. Bad news for the arc (and the Garden State!), but very good news for the title. This story has done another excellent job of expanding the scope of Ms. Marvel's world. The challenges facing Kamala are growing, and this issue's script tackles that growth head-on, both literally and metaphorically. Read Full Review
Overall, what could have been a powerful character driven narrative becomes just another filler story about corporate zombies. Read Full Review
Even while the story is lacking just a tad, it's still a pretty fun read, better than most of what you'll find on shelves at the moment. Read Full Review
I think the deciding factor in whether you consider this issue "strictly average" or "pretty good" is picking up on the thematic links. Kamala's narration muses on the difference between good and bad growth (including a deft little touch on her father's illness) and the potential drawbacks of people forming protective shells around themselves. Overlook those links, and this is a forgettably lightweight zombie/body horror yarn. And because the script leaves those links overlook-able, I wouldn't call this issue great. But willfully ignoring them would be perverse.
" Don't you ever shut up ?! "
- MS.MARVEL
This was better than the previous issue, but not by much. I don't know, the writer should really focus on the relationship dynamics between these characters instead of big superhero fights.
I want so badly to adore this book, but eight issues in it still doesn't feel like Ahmed has found his voice with this character yet, and Joey Vazquez's art isn't growing on me. This issue is really just a fight scene with a corporate villain who feels like an uninspired retread of Chuck Worthy from G. Willow Wilson's time on the book, right down to the mind control. Disappointing filler from a writer who can do so much better.
Oh, okay... that was fast?
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