So I worked at a comic book store during the original Kamala Khan run. I read all the issues I though it was ok, not great. Stuck with mostly so I could recomend it to customers who might be interested but I felt there was something missing. Then it hit me. I read the Tom King issue of Batman where it ended with Bane hanging Dick, Jason and Damien in the cave for Bruce to find. I feel like Kamala really hasn't earned or risked the same thing over heroes have. Spiderman lost Gwen, her dad. Batman lost Jason (trauma still counts even with resurrection). The only time I really remember Kamala taking a legitimate hit was her getting shot but the healed instantly.

If I was writing Ms. Marvel I'd break her down. Have her get steam rolled by Tombstone or a lower end but vicious street level New York villian. Then work her way back up wed with training (white tiger would be cool). Then coming back ready to face the dangers of being a superhero more aware of the cost.

In the first 19 issues of GWW run, it made sense why Bruno would have focus cuz he served as the sidekick/bestie for Kamala. However by the 2nd half of GWW run, the rest of her friends can play the sidekick/bestie role once they are more involved in her superhero gig; Bruno isn't needed anymore.

But at the tail-end of GWW run, in Saladin's run and now in the post- mutant death retcon, its always Bruno getting the spotlight over the rest of her friends. He is only one who hasn't been sidelined or derailed, he is the only one can retain memory of her secret identity.

Also, its weird he has no real chemistry and interaction with her friend group, especially Nakia & Zoe. His only real connection is cuz he's friends with Kamala and dated Mike.

Thoughts?

This is the editor that's going be overseeing her stories for the foreseeable future. So this is a chance for some answers to any Kamala-related questions:

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/04/24/x-men-monday-questions-tom-brevoort/

This is basically the chance to ask questions, especially regarding Kamala's stories and her future, that haven't already been answered here:

Kamala’s family - particularly Aamir - plays a big role in her arc in NYX. Bruno, you’ll learn more in issue #1.

That said, by and large, our focus will be on Kamala’s life on NYC.

https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzing/status/1778514711748956169

Will there be any appearances from the other Academy X or New X-Men kids (especially Hellion)? Will there be involvement from Kamala's friends, supporting cast, and other family?

Thanks Streez - and absolutely yes to both of your questions.

Academy X, New X-Men, Ms. Marvel and especially The New Mutant are foundational texts for what we’re doing.

https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzing/status/1778515225953878076

And I love what Iman and Sabir have done with the character as she investigates her intersectionality - her return to the classic look is meant to continue that conversation.

https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzing/status/1778511020342092227

Will she be shapeshifting (like Mystique) more often?

Full identity assumption - like Mystique - feels out of Kamala’s character, esp considering her origin moment.

But she has my favorite power set ever so we’re having fun discovering how far it can be pushed.

https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzing/status/1778529044000309434

Any possible crossover with Cody Ziglar’s MM:SM??? I’d love to see more Miles/Kamala team ups

So would I! We're determined to stand in our own light for the first arc, but Zig's a great writer and Miles is never far from our thoughts.

https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzing/status/1778510763214451065

And to do so with a wide ensemble cast of our favorite characters from Marvel stories old and new - including My Literal Favorite, Kamala Khan - is such a dream and a joy.

https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzing/status/1778506421421945223

All right, this is finally revealed. I am so happy and proud to be part of the same launch as this book, written by @JacksonLanzing and @cpkelly.

The beautiful thing here is that every book has its own feel and flavor. Do NOT sleep on this one, it’s funny and smart and great!

https://twitter.com/GailSimone/status/1778576783086170240

Hey, fellow Kamala Khan fans! I was just wondering about something. I thought of this after I watched the 2009 animated film Wonder Woman. What would Kamala Khan think of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman and vice versa? How would Kamala react to the Princess of Themyscira herself? Would Diana support Kamala's heroism and mentor her to be a better hero than she already is? Would Kamala geek out at meeting one of the members of the DC Trinity and one of the founding members of the Justice League? Would Steve Trevor also support Kamala and her heroic endeavors? Would Diana offer to take Kamala to Themyscira for a visit during one of her school breaks? For that matter, how would the Amazons react to Kamala? Would Kamala tell the Amazons that their negative/bleak view of all men is unbalanced, unrealistic, and just plain wrong or something else? Would she cite her friend Bruno as a positive example of the opposite gender? How would Kamala react to Diana's invisible jet? Would Kamala feel uneasy around Diana because of the magical Lasso of Truth which, of course, compels complete honesty? Would Diana instruct Kamala in the ways of swordsmanship, tactics, archery, hand-to-hand combat, etc.? Would Kamala look at Diana as something of a big sister? Would Diana regard Kamala as a sister as well? Finally, what would Kamala take from this experience that she could implement in her own life to become a better person and hero?

Thanks, everybody! Appreciate it! I hope you excel in all your positive endeavors! :)

Having just read Issue 2 of Mutant Menace, I will say this: I am disappointed.

This feels more like a one off thing, Kamala helping Lila the rockstar in Mojo world. And that fight with Mojo was the stupidest fight I've seen. Is it all just Kamala's powers getting whacked out, the point of it all? If it's a means as a set-up for her mutant powers to show up, it's a disappointing one at that.

Biggest disappointment of all? Not once did Kamala call Mojo "Jabba" as an insult. I mean, just look at Mojo!

And toward then end when Lila drops her off...why doesn't Kamala take cover and watch herself?

Only good part is the end page with Red Dagger showing up.

Kamala Khan is so inspirational. If a ADHD icon who writes tumblr fanfiction and collects superhero merch can become a hero, than that gives me so much hope for life. Ms. Marvel, we needed a hero like you and you delivered. Thanks for being awesome, Iman Vellani. Have a great day. Hope you see this. :)

I want to preface by saying Ms Marvel is my favorite fictional character lol

…but have you guys also struggled to find the love for Kamala post ASM 26/Xmen era? To me it feels like the stories we are getting are shifting more towards the X-Men and I just can’t get as excited as I used to.

I see that a new Ms Marvel comic is coming and I don’t feel as excited anymore. I just begin to feel anxious that they’re gonna do something strange or disappointing… like erasing Nakia and Zoe’s memory but having Bruno/Miles remember. Or her being very open to showing her face around other mutants. Or seeing really weird moments with her muslim community. Or having that yellow suit (ok that one is not that deep but I can’t wait till we go back to the og suit). Or pushing her out of Jersey… and if the rumors are true that Iman is doing NYX, then that just means that Ms Marvel is going all in on mutants and I may have to call it quits/take a break on MM comics (after giving it a fair shot of course)

I thought Iman’s first comic was alright. I enjoyed her exploration into Kamala’s psyche, but after reading Mutant Menace, I’ve been feeling on the low when it comes to Kamala. Iman was put in an impossible situation so I don’t fully blame her but idk. I guess I just want to know if any of you reciprocated these thoughts

If all of you are loving this trajectory then that’s awesome!! I’m glad you guys can keep enjoying her stories… but if that’s the case maybe it might be time to realize that I’m no longer the target audience for Ms Marvel

(Oh and It’s totally cool if you like the X-Men btw! If you love them AND you live ms marvel you must be thriving right now and i’m happy for you)

trying to shift from reading on Marvel Unlimited to reading on paper and it's a hell of a thing to try and do.

I can pretty much use https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Khan#Collections to get an idea of what Kamala books to get but that doesn't even list all her issues, for example, no "Mutant Menace" on there.

Moreover, trying to figure out what are the ISBNs for the books that collect the entire run for a particular Champions seems impossible. I can't find any collected books for

• Champions 2016-2019
• Champions 2019
• Champions 2020

Is there a list out there that Marvel maintains of all the books and their corresponding ISBNs that Kamala is in that I can use to reference to place order at my local bookstore?