Ms. Marvel #16 Synopsis/Review

WARNING: To put it nicely there will be SPOILERS from here on out.

I warned you…

WIth Marvel’s current big event being Secret Wars it should come as no surprise to absolutely anyone that everything, and everyone, is being tied in. While the first three volumes were named No Normal, Generation Why, Crushed, and it seems that the 4th volume will be named Last Days of Ms. Marvel. Also we have the team up we’ve all been waiting for… Kamala Khan and Carol Danvers, two Ms. Marvel’s and one city that desperately needs their help.

When we first catch up with Kamala in issue #16 she’s eating her pain away from her break up like thing with Kamran. She only stops when she finds out that Jersey City is in peril, by a planet that seems to be coming down upon the city, and runs to it’s aid. Also she Leonardo Da Vinci’s the water with science (my nerd in me felt this necessary to mention.)

When she makes her way to Circle Q she discovers Bruno and his brother defending what remains of their beloved store, but before she leaves them she tells them to go the high school and use it as a safe spot. Panic has clearly set in on Kamala and Bruno essentially begs her to stay with him and be safe together. Kamala being Kamala denies and goes straight to her parents house. By this time chaos rules the street and thugs run free. She arrives home to no one answering her calls but a voice that comes from the kitchen.

Guess who’s back?! Surprise, surprise! The biggest douche of Ms. Marvel is back: Kamran. Why yes Kamran is back and the first thing he does is shock her parents into sleep and kidnap her older brother, Aamir. Of course it seems we can’t go a single issue without him rubbing things in our face and promptly leaving. Before Kamala gets the chance to leave to find her brother and check up on her friends low and behold her parents wake up.

Back at the high school Loki’s guardians have showed up to help defend the high school. Hipster-viking-magician dude always comes to help when needed. Ms. Marvel arrives on the scene to help get everyone settled. Characters that have gone MIA reappear in background. It isn’t before long that Ms. Marvel, who's the guilt has set in about being save everyone else but her brother, flees to the roof to get a breather. As she wipes the tears away from her eyes a familiar face appears. Carol Danvers.

Review: Every issue with Kamala Khan tends to get better and better. Ms. Marvel, as always, is relatable to the everyday person who would do anything to protect the ones around her she loves. The art is phenomenal as always so thank you Adrian Alphona for the amazing art. On the other hand, the story is amazing and sucks the reader in to this world that has basically gone to hell. G. Willow Wilson you have outdone yourself this time.

5 out of 5 stars

Easter Eggs:

• Pigeons with weird hats
• A place serving Panda
• A guy selling mix tapes
• GM-O’s
• And many more...

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