• It's a new chapter for Kamala Khan! But it's lonely out there for a super hero when Ms. Marvel's loved ones no longer have her back.
• Why is Kamala Khan on her own?
• Plus it's election time baby! Kamala gets out the vote!
Rated T+
It's a shame that this issue got pushed back from its intended release date. I think if I had read this before Election Day, it would have made me feel excited to vote and about the possibilities of what could happen. Now it just makes me feel sad. But I believe in what Willow has to say and hopefully in a couple years when voting day arrives again, I can reread this to get inspired. Read Full Review
MARVEL #13 is a depiction of what would have been achievable if the world was a place where fair is the bottom line. However, a very important lesson to take away is that we cannot be ignorant about politics. Ms. Marvel did her research and saved Jersey City, but in real life we can't rely on a superhero as we must do our own homework. And maybe, just maybe, we can create a revolution in the long run if we all fight together. Read Full Review
If we talking educating folks on policies, practices, and how differences can be made. Then we gotta be talking about this issue of Ms. Marvel. I could easily see this book being taught in schools, used for lesson plans. Hell, if this was out when I was in high-school I'd be presenting for my book report in social studies. Read Full Review
Ms. Marvel #13 is a light bit of progressive superhero fantasy in a world that desperately needs it. It's the 2016 equivalent of the famous 1940Captain America Comics #1 cover, which featured Cap punching out Hitler, but its post-Election Day release date makesthe comicbittersweet. Read Full Review
Taking the divisiveness of the election and boiling it down to Jersey City politics, Kamala Khan's can-do spirit and grass roots activism might feel like a balm for some readers, although I for one wish we could have seen artist Mirka Andolfo's beautiful splash page of Kamala holding an American flag a month ago. Read Full Review
Great writing and great artwork, made to inspire. But certainly a stark contrast to our reality. Read Full Review
There's not much in the way of compelling superhero action, but Andolfo's crisp lines present Kamala at her most heroic. Read Full Review
This issue of Ms. Marvel comes out a bit too late as itdelivers a ton of information in a comic PSA about the importance of voting inour elections. Unfortunately, due to the election being over a month ago, thiscomic feels a bit out of place. However, a decent story and some delightful artfrom our creative team really pulls this comic together. Hopefully this comicwill be reprinted and brought up again by Marvel when elections roll aroundagain because it is an important message. Read Full Review
There's nothing fundamentally wrong about a comic that's arguing first and foremost that people vote and vote for a candidate they think will do the best job. It's a valid and inspirational message that, obviously, would have been better served releasing before a national election. However, in an issue that already only pays lip service or glosses over so many failings of the democratic system, like redistricting, voter suppression, voter apathy, and special interest groups, Ms. Marvel #13 fundamentally fails to make a case for voting or for itself. It's a book as wide-eyed and naive as its protagonist and the first genuine dud G. Willow Wilson has written on the character. Read Full Review
Not to say it is a bad thing, but this issue reminded me of the 80's special editions that teach you about something important with the characters you love. Something you would see Spider-Man in a lot. This of course was better written and carried some of the run with it, but still had that feel. There are some things to explore here. Mostly in the expanding world of Kamala with her in-laws and a building relationship with Mike. It is also interesting to see Kamala defeat a villain without having to use her powers, instead using her fame. It felt like a lesson learned that could be helpful as a member of the Champions.
This issue would get a 9 a month ago but Marvel dropped the ball. Too bad!
Ehhhhhh....
It was pretty bad. I guess.
An extremely disappointing follow up to an outstanding Civil War II tie in and a great stand alone in issue #12. This was a glorified After-School Special. A "rock the vote" issue of a comic targetted at teens and released after the election. This comic not only missed the boat, it was so off course that it was trying to hitch a ride with Jonah.
How does a comic like this actually get published. Everyone who is already going to vote is still going to vote after reading this, and everyone not planning to vote is probably even more convinced not to vote after this issue