Ms. Marvel (Khan)

Creation & Design

Kamala Khan was created by writer G. Willow Wilson and artist Adrian Alphona, debuting in 2013. She was designed to represent a new generation of superheroes, particularly focusing on a Muslim-American character.

Early Years

Kamala grew up in Jersey City, struggling with her identity as a Pakistani-American teenager. After being exposed to the Terrigen Mist, she discovered her Inhuman abilities and took on the mantle of Ms. Marvel.

Character Development

Throughout her journey, Kamala evolves from a shy, uncertain teenager into a confident superhero who embraces her identity and heritage.

Cultural Reception

Ms. Marvel has been critically acclaimed for its representation of diverse cultures and issues faced by young people today.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kamala Khan
Aliases:
Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, Champions, Inhumans
Abilities:
Shape-shifting, Healing, Superhuman strength, Elasticity
Equipment:
Ms. Marvel costume, Bangle
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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1st cameo appearance of Kamala Khan, later becomes Ms. Marvel

One panel appearance of Khan watching Captain Marvel fighting a villain

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2nd cameo appearance of Kamala Khan, later becomes Ms. Marvel

2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014

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1st cover and 2nd cameo appearance of Ms. Marvel in costume

Second printing

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Preview of Ms. Marvel #1

Prior to the publication of this preview book, Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan appeared in costume only on the cover of Captain Marvel #17 second printing

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1st full appearance of Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel in-story

1st appearance of Bruno Carrelli

1st appearance of Tanalth the Pursuer

1st appearance of Dawn Greenwood, an ally of the Silver Surfer

Copies ordered by retailers: 32,929

Marvel ⋅ 2014

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First solo titled series featuring Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan

1st appearance of Zoe Zimmer

1st appearance of Nakia Bahadir aka Kiki

Origin of Ms. Marvel, specifically the development of her powers

Design ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Variant design cover art by Jamie McKelvie

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Variant cover art by Art Adams

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Variant cover art by Jorge Molina

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Variant cover art by Annie Wu

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Origin of Ms. Marvel, specifically the creation of her costume

1st cameo appearance of the Inventor, a clone of Thomas Edison mixed with cockatiel DNA

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1st team appearance of the All-New, All-Different Avengers, led by Iron Man: Captain America (Wilson), Spider-Man (Morales), Ms. Marvel (Khan), Thor (Foster), Nova (Alexander), Vision

SDCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Variant cover art by Siya Oum

Comixology San Diego Comic Con 2015 exclusive

Marvel ⋅ 2015

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First meeting of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers and Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan

1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by Victor Ibanez

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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1st appearance of Sparky, the family's android dog

First time Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel and Monica Rambeau appear in the same panel together

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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1st appearance of Hijinx, the leader of a Canadian ninja clan

1st appearance of Rebecca St. Jude, later becomes Lockdown

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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1st appearance of Hijinx, the leader of a Canadian ninja clan

1st appearance of Rebecca St. Jude, later becomes Lockdown

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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1st appearance of Rebecca St. Jude as Lockdown

Origin of Ms. Marvel's bangles, story begins in issue #8 and ends in #11

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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1st team appearance and origin of the Champions: Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, Nova, Hulk, Viv Vision, Cyclops

Champions #1

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Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Cover art by Artgerm

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Colorless line art variant holds the same value

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by Joelle Jones

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Variant cover art by Todd Nauck

Comic shops qualified to order this variant if copies ordered of issue #11 exceeded orders of issue #8 by 25%

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1st unofficial team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Amadeus Cho

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1st official team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Ms Marvel (Khan), Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Hulk (Cho)

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1st team appearance of the Secret Warriors: Quake, Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl, Devil Dinosaur, Karnak, Inferno

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by David Nakayama

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1st appearance of the animated universe version of Ms. Marvel

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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1st cover appearance of Valkyrie, cover only, not in interior story

1st appearance of Khan, an older Kamala Khan

1st cameo appearance of the Time Eater, an alternate reality Kang occupying the corpse of Galactus

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans

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Variant cover art by Mike McKone featuring Kamala Khan in a future alternate reality

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Variant virgin cover art by Stephanie Hans

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Cover art by Yasmine Putri

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Premiere issue that re-teams Squirrel Girl and Kamala Khan with Spider-Gwen, America Chavez and Captain Marvel

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by Savanna Ganucheau

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Debut of a new Ms. Marvel costume, a Kree Stormranger suit

1st cameo appearance of the AI program that governs the suit, in a hologram

Cover inspired by Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars #8 (1984)

2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Variant second printing cover art by Eduard Petrovich

Cover art inspired by Tales of Suspense #39

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Second printing cover art by Eduardo Petrovich

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Second printing cover art by Eduardo Petrovich

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Variant second printing cover art by Toni Infante

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee featuring Ms. Marvel

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month edition

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Variant cover art by Sway

Reprint of Captain Marvel #17 and Ms. Marvel #1 - #2 (2014)

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