Ms. Marvel #3 Review

Writer: G. Willow Wilson / Artists: Takeshi Miyazawa, Ian Herring / Marvel Comics For All New, All Different Marvel, Wilson and squad not only restarted the numbering for Ms. Marvel with 1, they also opened the new series with a 3-issue arc, of which this issue is the last. While some may not appreciate these short arcs and the continual renumbering (will this comic ever get to issue #100?), it shows how this comic is dedicated to continually inviting new readers in. In three issues, the team has introduced Kamala’s style and spirit as well as her supporting cast — and it is that supporting cast who step to the fore in this issue. You’ll recall that the Hope Yards Development and Relocation Association has been revealed to be none other than a HYDRA cover op, lead by Dr. Faustus (for our sakes, HYDRA is so egotistical that they always have to hide their own name in the names of their cover corporations. I wish all shell companies were so easy to find.) So now Ms. Marvel is fighting not only gentrification, but also HYDRA, two forces of evil that mesh well together. Throughout the initial fight, Kamala maintains her fighting style and shows off some new moves learned from her Avengers training. Echoing the prophetic advice of her mother from the previous issue, Kamala also demonstrates that she does what heroes do, both by leaving Bruno behind so she can save Jersey City, and by swallowing her pride to ask Mike for help.

It is the first moment, while Mike doesn’t know it, th…