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Creation & Design

Ms. Marvel was created to represent a new generation of superheroes, particularly focusing on a Muslim-American character. The character was designed to resonate with younger audiences and promote diversity in comics.

Early Years

Kamala Khan was introduced as a teenager struggling with her identity and the challenges of being a superhero. Her journey began when she discovered her Inhuman heritage and gained superpowers.

Character Development

Throughout her journey, Kamala evolves from a shy teenager into a confident superhero, learning to embrace her identity and the responsibilities that come with her powers.

Cultural Reception

Ms. Marvel has been critically acclaimed for its representation of diverse cultures and has resonated with readers of all ages.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kamala Khan
First Appearance:
Marvel Super-Heroes #13
Aliases:
Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
Species:
Inhuman
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, Champions, Inhumans
Abilities:
Shape-shifting, Healing, Superhuman strength, Elasticity
Equipment:
Costume, Bangle of power
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Super-Heroes #13
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Marvel Super-Heroes #13
 
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1st appearance of Carol Danvers

2nd appearance of Captain Marvel

📣 Heritage Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $28,800 [$1,079 in 2011] +2,569%

Captain Marvel #1
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Captain Marvel #1
 
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2nd appearance of Carol Danvers

3rd appearance of Captain Marvel

2nd appearance of Ronan the Accuser

Captain Marvel #18
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Captain Marvel #18
 
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Death of Yon-Rogg

Carol Danvers becomes super-powered by what is thought to be the Psyche Magnetron but later retcon reveals she was born with her powers in Life of Captain Marvel #4

FOOM Magazine #15
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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FOOM Magazine #15
 
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Preview appearance of Captain Britain

1st preview appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers and cover image of Ms. Marvel #1

Ms. Marvel #1
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Ms. Marvel #1
 
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1st appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel

Carol first appears without powers in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and gains powers in Captain Marvel #18

Ms. Marvel #2
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Ms. Marvel #2
 
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2nd appearance and origin of Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel #20
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Ms. Marvel #20
 
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Debut of classic Ms. Marvel costume

Avengers, The #183
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Avengers, The #183
 
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Ms. Marvel joins the Avengers

Avengers, The #200
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Controversial issue: Carol Danvers is "used" and becomes pregnant by a man who turns out to be the same person to whom she gives birth

1st appearance of Marcus Immortus, the son of Immortus, conceived by Carol Danvers

Uncanny X-Men #163
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Uncanny X-Men #163
 
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Origin of Binary, Carol Danvers is subjected to evolutionary enhancements as a host of the Brood alien hatchlings

Uncanny X-Men #164
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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1st appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers as Binary

Marvel Fanfare #24
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Marvel Fanfare #24
 
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First meeting of Carol Danvers and Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau

Carol Danvers discovers Captain Mar-vell has died of cancer

Marvel Super-Heroes #11
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Marvel Super-Heroes #11
 
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First chronological appearance of Rogue

First battle of Rogue vs Ms. Marvel

This story was intended to be published in Ms. Marvel #25 (1979) but the title was abruptly cancelled with Ms. Marvel #23 - Rogue was introduced two years later in Avengers Annual #10

Story also references Ms. Marvel's unexplained pregnancy

Avengers #4
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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1st appearance of Warbird, formerly Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers

New Avengers roster: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Warbid

Ms. Marvel Giant-Size #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Ms. Marvel Giant-Size #1
 
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1st appearance of Chewie, Carol Danvers' cat renamed Goose in the Captain Marvel movie

Ms. Marvel #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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The second ongoing Ms. Marvel series beginning two decades after her first series

Ms. Marvel #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Ms. Marvel #1
 
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner

Ms. Marvel #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Ms. Marvel #1
 
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Variant sketch cover art by Michael Turner

Mighty Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Mighty Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Mighty Avengers: Ares, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Sentry, Wasp

Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1
 
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1st appearance of Blue Marvel, a powerful black superhero forced into retirement in the 60s due to his race

1st appearance of Anti-Man

17,000 estimated copies ordered by retailers

[February 2019 - speculation a future Marvel project, possibly The Marvels will introduce Blue Marvel]

Ms. Marvel #43
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Ms. Marvel #43
 
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Variant cover art by Sana Takeda

70th anniversary of Marvel Comics character frame

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