My thoughts after reading Ms. Marvel 6 and 7

Issues number 6 and 7 of Ms. Marvel has to be two of the funniest in the series so far. Okay so maybe I am a little biased because I do like Wolverine’s sense of humor. Normally we do get to see Kamala fangirl about things she loves. In this issue we get to see more of that. I could not help but laugh out loud to her references of the fanfiction she writes about Storm and Wolverine fighting a giant alien blob that farts wormholes. Farts wormholes. That is funny. And would be awesome. Let’s just take a moment to picture it …

Okay I would like to give a shout out to Sheikh Abdullah because he was also funny in this issue. I liked when Kamala was relieved to find out Sheikh was not going to talk to her about Satan and boys. I like his reply, “I’ve been giving youth lectures at this mosque for ten years. If I still have to warn you about Satan and boys, I should lose my job.” Well it’s funnier when you read it.

When Wolverine and her fight the ginormous alligator, I like how he is all, well Wolverine and she is doing her I can’t believe this is happening. Although I think one thing that might have added to Kamala’s fangirling was “The Goonies” speech a la Mikey. “…cause it’s their time. Their time, up there. Down here it’s our time. It’s our time down here.”

There are so many great lines in both of these issues. I apologize in advance if I fangirl and just quote them. But they are not only funny lines, but smart. For example, when Wolverine ask how does Kamala know what to expect down the tunnel if she was never allowed to watch horror movies. I love her answer, “Hellooo, it’s called having an imagination.” I think the cover on Issue number 7 pretty much sums up my thoughts of both issues. Witty. Wolverine-y. Kamala-y.

Grant I have said this before, but other than Scott Pilgrim, this is the first comic series I have read. But I know what I like and I like Ms. Marvel. Not to get on a soap box, but in a world where being yourself is not always appreciated. Or, when beauty is judged only by what is aesthetically pleasing. Or, boys verses girls, Ms. Marvel appeals to not just girls but to anyone who has ever lost their way for a little while or for those of us who still are discovering what they want to be when they “grow up.” It makes you appreciate that being different is not a bad thing or something to be ashamed of.

My thoughts after reading Ms. Marvel #5

First of all what kind of “bad guy” are you Doyle? Telling the hero everything. I will never understand that. (Shakes head in disbelief.) Well I guess what do you expect? Doyle is crazy. Not like in a dangerous way. 
 

Well sometimes not all together people scare me the most but that’s a while other issue that I have. (Okay I can’t leave that side rant unsaid. It’s like the zombie apocalypse. I would not be afraid of the zombies, I would be afraid of the people.)

Back to the point Doyle is not that kind of crazy. He is more like cat lady crazy. Well he does call those robots his kitties. And pets them? 

This time there was no Bruno angst. Not in a bad way, but are those two crazy kids every going to get it together. Although it was great to see some story building with Kamala’s courage and costume. 

Poor Kamala, sometimes you forget that she is just a kid. And then the writers remind you by including phrases like “As great as it feels to be powerful … I kind of want my mom right now. Or not.”

Kamala’s parents remind me of the parents from the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Well except in this case the parent roles are reverse. Every time I hear Muneeba say things “My—my beautiful daughter is destroying her life!” I hear things like, “Toula, Toula we never thought you’d get married.” I think these things, not in a bad way. Kamala’s parents are just traditional. But they still are parents. Take it from me, parents just don’t understand.

My thoughts after reading Ms. Marvel, Issue 4

Bruno, Bruno, Bruno. If Kamala can be herself, why can’t he just tell her how he feels? Come on Bruno! I do have to say I like his pseudo Jordan Catalano hair. I really am glad that Kamala decided to be herself instead of a different version of Ms. Marvel. It was good to see her come to the realization that a hero does not have to look a certain way.

 

Hopefully I am not reading too much into this, but I think that it’s also a symbol for Kamala’s, or anyone’s like in general – you do not have to be what everyone hopes for. Or live up to someone’s expectations. You just have to be yourself. And to do that you have to love yourself as you are. Sometime it is easier said than done. But when you have that type of aha moment, it’s the best feeling in the world.

And just typing that I feel kind of silly wondering if Kamala likes Bruno as well. (What? I believe in first loves. So sue me. And I enjoy when a girl in a story I relate to can be the victor.) I’m just wondering that because she wanted Bruno to continue with the whole “you kick butt at video games and you’re smart and funny.” I won’t get too much into that. Just wondering is all.

I like the costume Kamala ended up with. Burkini, tights, and a fanny pack. Got to have the fanny pack. I like it because it’s Kamala. I also like that it is comfortable and practical. Not all costumes for heroes need to be, well you know. That’s just my opinion. I think that girls can rule in comics no matter what they are wearing. (Yes I am old school COMICS!) However, it is refreshing to see something different in regards to costumes. 

So in conclusion, boys and girls, once you start believing in who you are its way easier not to have to be worried or anxious that you are not living up to someone else’s expectations. I really like Ms. Marvel because it goes beyond the comic to provide an example for girls, no matter what age. It’s a good balance of not taking itself TOO seriously, but having heart. Ms. Marvel you’re my hero. (She said in her Cameron to Ferris voice.)