Resurrecting from the abyss of perceived oblivion, Kamala Khan, also renowned as Ms. Marvel, is not as extinct as we were led to believe. This thrilling revelation came after the superhero, in an epic act of bravery, seemingly met her demise earlier this year in the riveting comic, Amazing Spider-Man #26. The ostensible end of her valiant journey was deeply mourned in a touching tribute issue titled Fallen Friend: The Death of Ms. Marvel. However, in the intriguing world of comic books where death is as fickle as it is final, it seems Ms. Marvel’s heroic saga is far from concluded. Moreover, Iman Vellani, who brings Kamala to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is speculated to co-author the comic that will resuscitate the ink-and-page version of Ms. Marvel. This exciting insight was brought to light by Entertainment Weekly.
In a collaborative endeavor, Vellani will co-author the novel with Sabir Pirzada, a TV writer credited with the Ms. Marvel series. The forthcoming comic is set to be illustrated by the talented duo of Carlos Gomez and Adam Gorham, with the main issue covers crafted by Sara Pichelli. The rebirth of the superhero saga will be unveiled under the title of Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant. This references the climactic series finale on Disney+, which validates Kamala’s new official status as a mutant. This revelation provides some insight into her resurrection, given the propensity of X-Men comic mutants for resurgence.
Mutant vs. Inhuman, or Mutant and Inhuman
Despite the exhilaration of her novel role as a comic-book writer, Vellani confessed feeling a certain degree of trepidation. The prospect of writing a comic book was “[…] way scarier than joining the MCU for me,” she admitted. On explaining this unique apprehension, she observed how different forms of artistic representations live in their own unique dimensions. The tangible nature of a comic book, in contrast with the less tangible film medium, was a significant contributor to her initial fear. Despite having no prior writing experience, Vellani leaned on her extensive comic-reading background to write what she herself would like to read. She appreciated the opportunity to use professional writing tools to create her own version of fan fiction.
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The character of Kamala was born from the creative minds of G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, and Stephen Wacker a decade ago. The first artists to breathe visual life into the character were Adrian Alphona and Jamie McKelvie. Kamala was initially portrayed as an inhuman, her superhuman powers originating from the Terrigen Mists. This initial characterization might appear to clash with her recent mutant status. However, Vellani assures fans that Kamala’s newfound mutant status will not overshadow her Inhuman backstory. Rather, it will add another layer to the complexity of her identity, especially considering the ongoing conflict between Inhumans and mutants.
In Vellani’s own words, “I want to make it very, very clear that we are not retconning her Inhuman origin. That’s a part of Kamala’s identity that Marvel editorial and myself would very much like to keep and protect.” She went on to state, “[…] our book will absolutely reflect all those core themes of identity that the Ms. Marvel comics have consistently explored — only now there’s a whole new label that Kamala has to learn to accept. It’s going to be pretty crazy.”
Concurrent with this groundbreaking announcement, a revamped character sheet for Kamala was unveiled, featuring her in a new X-Men attire. The cover for the anticipated issue was also released, showcasing Kamala proudly donning her new uniform.
Conclusion
In the ever-evolving world of comic books, death is a transient phase, and the news of Kamala Khan’s or Ms. Marvel’s resurrection echoes this sentiment. As the superhero navigates her transition from an Inhuman to a Mutant, fans worldwide eagerly anticipate the unveiling of her complex identity. Through the pen of Iman Vellani and the creative team at Marvel, Kamala’s narrative is set to take a new turn, promising fresh adventures for the beloved character. Whether it’s on the big screen or in the pages of a comic book, Ms. Marvel continues to inspire and captivate audiences, reaffirming that her story is far from over.
