Ms. Marvel #6 Review

Writer: G. Willow Wilson / Artist: N. Leon / Marvel Comics This issue, like many of Ms. Marvel, has it all: the laughs, the purely unorthodox action, the drama, the awesome supporting characters… It’s the little things that I really appreciate. #MustLoveDogs [divider type=”space_thin”] The shenanigans of Kamala’s most recent troubles of being a teenage superhero come to a head here: Loki’s magical Golem maker has created one too many Kamalas that are storming the streets. There’s a giant Kamala crashing the party for her brother’s wedding. There’s also normal-sized Kamalas at the corner store, at the school, at my Auntie Kim’s apartment… it just makes me wanna yell out:

There’s so much going on this issue but it’s not overwhelming. Our favorite cinnamon roll/teenage superhero is at a loss for what to do — she never had a manual. She’s always been trying to do it all and be (literally) in more than one place at a time! She really does mean well and there’s a moment where she falls on her knees with a realization that she needs help. A realization that the methods that she’s been using aren’t working. She takes out that pendant her hero Captain Marvel gave her to call for help and waits. [quote_right]When was the last time you  found yourself in Kamala’s position? Seemingly down for the count, waiting for help, and praying?[/quote_right]The Kamala falls on her knees and prays. It’s quite possibly one of the most humbling and beautiful panels that I’ve seen in a comic book…