She stands apart from so many of our most well-known superheroes and thats what makes her entry into the MCU so exciting. [95], In early 2019 Danvers starred in the tenth volume of Captain Marvel written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Carmen Carnero. [34][35], In the MCU, Carol's activities on Earth in 1995 and her call sign, "Avenger", are the inspirations for Nick Fury's Avengers Initiative that created the Avengers. This happens to Rogue on several occasions, which results in an uneasy armistice between the personalities within Rogue's mind. Carol Danvers was created by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan in 1968's Marvel Super-Heroes #13 as a U.S. Air Force officer that worked alongside Walter Lawson, Mar-Vell's human secret identity. Shes the best, and she knows it, and she wont let anyone get in her way. In the 1980s Danvers' stories are entangled with the mutants, which started when Rogue steals her powers and memories. [294] After Stark is killed, Fury replaced Danvers as director. [She has] seen the highs and the lows of the superhero business, and come out the other side. 02 Jun 2023 14:20:30 Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. and the United States of America. [193] Brent Frankenhoff of Comics Buyer's Guide ranked Carol Danvers' Ms. Marvel persona 29th in their "100 Sexiest Women in Comics" list. Much like how the box office domination of DC Comicss Wonder Woman underscored the appetite for superhero stories with women at their center, Captain Marvel could open the doors for all of Marvels incredible women to make their way onto the big screen. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It remains to be seen if Life of Captain Marvel will deliver on its potential, but the book is certainly off to an amazing start. It wasnt all Carol and Kelly Sue, of course. The framing device in which more realistically portrayed characters is gone, making it easier to remain focused on this cartoonish and fun romp. [5] In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, Carol received her powers from an energy exposure of an explosion when she destroyed a light-speed engine created by Mar-Vell. [] While the Captain Marvel mantle has been passed down to many, Carol Danvers seems to be one of the most pertinent and powerful of all. Shes grown into her role as Captain Marvel, with a sense of responsibility (and a sense of humor) to rival any of Marvels biggest heroes. However, the success of the comic book series led her to work on more issues. Kang has seen everything, has done everything. "[8] George Marston of Newsarama ranked Carol Danvers 9th in their "Best Female Superheroes" list, asserting, "Carol Danvers is just about the most powerful woman in the Marvel Universe and is arguably the publisher's top female hero. "[104] When Ms. Marvel received her own title in the 2000s, Marvel Comics was "determined to have the character take center stage in the Marvel Universe", with "Joe Quesada and the other powers [having] had the character play major roles in their huge 'House of M' crossover, in the 'New Avengers' and in the gargantuan success that is 'Civil War'." "[96], Danvers plays a major role in the 2020 "Empyre" crossover storyline written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott, in which Danvers is elected as the Supreme Accuser of the newly forged Kree/Skrull alliance under Hulkling and leads her own corps of Accusers that includes Spider-Woman, Hazmat and War Machine. ; Abusive Parents: Both Word of God and some of the flashback sequences in her debut film allude to her father having been pretty sexist and discouraging her from being a Tomboy any chance he got as Carol grew up. For her first appearance in her live-action eponymous film (2019),[318][319] her "Binary" powers take on a fiery appearance, which was influenced by a more scientifically accurate interpretation of her abilities compared to previous depictions along with influence from the anime series Dragon Ball Z,[320] as well as other comic books and video games. (2021), voiced by Alexandra Daniels. Marvel. [66] Osborn engineers a battle that results in Danvers's powers overloading, causing her apparent death. You only have to look at the landmark 50 issue run written by Kelly Thompson to see how her star has continued to rise. She did not do as he asked, but she still felt sorry for him. She travels from the year 2099 to the present where she tells Weapon Hex (fusion between Scarlet Witch and X-23) that her victory against the Demon invasion caused the Martians to invade Earth. Inspired by the discovery of alien warrior heroes, Nick Fury commits an idea to paper, presumably to submit to his superiors at S.H.I.E.L.D. After Sunfire and his allies destroyed their base and killed Carol's partner, Rachel Leighton, Carol tried to fight, but was wounded by Silver Samurai and Lady Deathstrike. In a special first look at 'Captain Marvel' #50, Kelly Thompson brings her run to a close with a massive party and fan-favorite guest stars. Danvers, Talos, Fury, and Rambeau locate Lawson's cloaked laboratory orbiting Earth, where Lawson hid several Skrulls, including Talos' family, and the Tesseract - the power source of Lawson's engine. Ms. Marvel takes on Rogue, the mutant responsible for nearly killing her. We see glimpses from her past through flashbacks, but they never overwhelm the current time narrative and also happen to be simply gorgeous thanks to artist Marguerite Sauvage. Decades later, she joins the Avengers and participates in the battles against Thanos. ", "What If? Danvers herself seemingly flies alongside the ship just as fast. By the time he makes it back to Earth, his daughter is an old woman on her deathbed. Faster. [280], In Marvel Universe Vs. Okay, as I bet you're familiar with, after Carol Danvers' original series, Ms. Marvel, was canceled, the only title that she was appearing in was the Avengers, and since her membership in that title was almost assuredly designed to help sell her solo book, once there was no solo book to promote, then it wasn't like she was part of the plans . [160] Arnold T. Blumberg of IGN called Carol Danvers a "feminist icon almost from the moment of her debut,"[161] while the website ranked her Ms. Marvel persona 11th in their "Top 50 Avengers" list, the top-ranked female character. "[46] Hemal Jhaveri of USA Today ranked the relationship between Carol Danvers and Maria Rambeau 10th in their "Best relationships in the Marvel Cinematic Universe" list, stating, "As much as I love all things MCU, it is criminal that there are hardly any strong relationships between women in any of the movies until 2019's Captain Marvel. Before they can fight again, Frigga intervenes, prompting Thor to quickly repair the damages he and his partygoers conflicted across the planet; he and Danvers reconcile. Much like Scott Lang, she's made the Captain Marvel title completely her own. Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Captain Marvel (Marvel Cinematic Universe)" redirects here. In an alternate 2015, Danvers defends Xandar against Ultron after the android acquires the Infinity Stones. [72] Danvers later aids the allied forces of Steve Rogers against Iron Patriot during the Siege of Asgard. 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Reed gets it. Captain Marvel became a rallying point for the female comic book fans who frequently find themselves treated as outsiders, and later for people of all genders who felt marginalized by mainstream comics fandom. I started buying individual comics issues for the first time in 2011, after years of hoarding trade paperbacks and borrowing from the library. wrongly imprisoned him for trying to make the world a safer place, putting the S.H.I.E.L.D. [73][74][75] Danvers also begins to develop a friendship with Spider-Man. [262][263], Mike Fugere of CBR.com described Captain Marvel #1 as a "solid groundwork for something with the potential to be really special," stating, "Captain Marvel #1 may not be the most complex and thrilling debut Carol Danvers has ever starred in, but its a lot of fun. She allied with the Thing, but was later killed by the Punisher. Spoilers follow for Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame. (For what its worth, both super soldiers probably age at a slower rate than normal human beings anyway.) She retained the energy manipulation and absorption powers she had as Binary, but on a smaller scale. Oops. [77] Following the conclusion of the "Siege" storyline, Ms. Marvel returns as a regular character in the second volume of The New Avengers. In this issue, Carol appears to die, shot accidentally by Mar-Vells enemy Yon-Rogg, which leads eventually to 1977s Ms. Marvel #1, whose cover proclaims At last! We dont know how far Danvers traveled with the Skrulls or how fast they really traveled, but she did remark that the two-way pager she modified for Nick Fury had a range of a few galaxies, so it was probably really far. Yeah, I said it. CBR reports that this . It's nothing you'll expect and nothing you've seen happen, but there will be parts of her life that change the context of what you've seen before, so it's telling the other side of the story, of how she came to be." Shes the biggest hero in the world but has Captain Marvel become someone Carol Danvers no longer recognizes. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Count down five of Star-Lord's out-of-this-world comic outfits! Her chains are accidentally removed enabling Carol to fly away from them. You can't have it both ways. "[39] Tara McNamara of Common Sense Media found Carol Danvers to be a positive role model, writing, "Carol Danvers is a fantastic role model: She always sees herself as capable, she's not objectified, male counterparts recognize her intelligence and strength, and she has a strong sense of integrity. [26], At the time of the publication of Ms. Marvel #1 in 1977, the title was self-consciously socially progressive for its time. And her fight to be a hero is theirs too. "[149] Elise Ringo of Tor.com stated, "What I like about Carol is that she doesnt apologize. Dark Reign tie-in! DeConnick said, "You might know this I have a certain affection for [Carol Danvers]. [107], Rachel Edidin of Wired called Carol Danvers a "fan favorite," stating, "One of the most close-knit fandoms in comics has rallied around a character who's only recently found her way to the front lines. You go through one hole in spacetime and pop out at a specific destination on the other end, making multiple jumps to get very far away in a shorter amount of time. The adventure itself is easily followed and filled with plenty of gags and big action to capture anyone's attention for 20 pages. What galactic forces have led to these newfound abilities? [4][5], Carol Danvers has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes, being labeled as a symbol of female empowerment. With artist Ramon Rosanas turning in a similarly strong debut, theres plenty of time for this title to become as mighty as its title promise. [9] Afterwards, Danvers as Warbird continues to appear in major 2000s storylines such as, House of M, Civil War and Secret Invasion. Peter 1, Peter 2, and Peter 3 are leaping into your @originalfunko collection! We all need power fantasies, and thats mineand, based on the number of people, particularly women, who have embraced her, Im not the only one.Women are taught to make ourselves small. Marvel may kill the popular Captain Marvel and replace her with a brand-new character born of pure energy. In Captain Marvel #18 in 1969, Carol is caught in a battle between the alien Kree villain Yon-Rogg and Mar-Vell. [20], Brie Larson trained for nine months for the role, learning judo, boxing, and wrestling. Check out the full cover and five pages from Avengers #1 below. You can't claim to adore the man who gave the world Marvel and yet demean the character that bears its name. Vers and Fury later go to the Project Pegasus installation at an Air Force base. [141][142] Carol Danvers can fly at the speed of light. Stan had either just created She-Hulk or was thinking about creating her", and we thought, 'can we come up with another female super hero, that can use the Marvel name? [27] Danvers has little screen time in the film, which McFeely reasoned as "not the story we're trying to tellit's the original Avengers dealing with loss and coming to a conclusion, and she's the new, fresh blood. "[170], Mason Downey of GameSpot ranked Carol Danvers 11th in their "15 Favorite Female Superheroes" list, saying, "You'd be hard pressed to find a more popular female superhero than Carol Danvers right now--and not just because she's got a highly anticipated movie just around the corner. During one of the Hellfire Church's hunt, Carol saves the baby birds without them knowing. [287] Her first missions involved working with the Fantastic Four and the X-Men opposing threats like Apocalypse,[288] and the Silver Surfer. The majority of the 300 fans milling around the museum are female; in fact, the Corps' central rallying pointscrafting and cosplayare both more traditionally feminine areas of fandom. [246][247][248], Joshua Davison of Bleeding Cool described Infinity Countdown: Captain Marvel #1 as a "great personal story for Carol Danvers," stating, "Infinity Countdown: Captain Marvel #1 is a compelling character study on Carol Danvers. Vers escapes and crash-lands in Los Angeles. [112][144] While she lacks a constant source of energy to maintain the abilities at their previous cosmic level, Carol Danvers retains her Binary abilities and can temporarily assume her Binary form if empowered with a high enough infusion of energy. When the baby birds start flying, Carol starts to go on the offensive with the Hellfire Church. Editor Sana Amanat said, "This is really meant to be the next level for Captain Marvel. During famed writer Kelly Sue DeConnick's run writing the hero from 2012 to 2016, . Check out Derrick Chews latest variant cover, on sale July 5! Fly high with Captain Marvel, as you check out our must-read moments! Her time as Captain Marvel has, in my opinion, really propelled her into iconic status in a way that I dont think she was in her Ms. Marvel days. "[165] Tanzim Pardiwalla of Mashable included Carol Danvers in their "8 Badass Women of Marvel We Cannot Stop Fangirling Over" list, stating, "The Captain of the Universe is obviously on the list! Although not the ideal struggles expected of a hero, her tendency to bounce back from attempts to write her off and overcome traumatic experiences all the stronger became a consistent theme itself. "[156] Alan Kistler of The Mary Sue described Carol Danvers as a "fantastic hero" and said, "Its really quite remarkable how quickly this character went from, in DeConnicks words, a B + character to an A-List hero who clearly deserves her own movie or live-action series already. But is the Ms. Marvel who attacks Rogue the same woman who made peace with her many years ago? Books like Nimona, Lumberjanes, Giant Days, Gotham Academy, DC Bombshells, and the newMs. With cosmic powers, a background as a fighter pilot, a high-profile movie, and that crucial Avengers membership, she's everything great about superheroes wrapped up in one sleek package,"[168] and ranked her 8th in their "Best Avengers Members Of All Time" list. Traveling this fast hasnt ever been depicted in the MCU before. [67][68] She also reprises her role in the theme park attraction Avengers Assemble: Flight Force in Disneyland Paris.[69][70]. That doesnt even touch on web comics or manga that are even more popular with female readers. Actress: Room. [30][31], Furthermore, Carol Danvers received her powers through an exposure from an explosion of a Kree device called the "Psyche-Magnetron" while assisting Mar-Vell. Debuting in the Silver Age of comics, the character was featured in a self-titled series in the late 1970s before becoming associated with the superhero teams the Avengers and the X-Men. Captain Marvel is assisted in the fight against the Ultron Sentinels by Captain Britain and MI-13. "[198], Claire Napier of Newsarama ranked the Ms. Marvel comic book series 2nd in their "10 Best Captain Marvel stories" list, asserting, "Captain Marvel #18 is a diminished issue for Carol in terms of an active role, but a notable one for what was retconned onto it afterwards. And of course she's lost a lot of folks that she's loved so she has to cope with that, too. The Scarlet Centurion nonetheless helps her to defeat the Master of the World, a supervillain whose alien technology becomes the key to defeating Kang. Whispers about the cancellation of Captain Marvel, or even that of other diverse titles, brought the specter of the Carol Corps, a threat to editors and publishers that might dare to test their loyalty and wrath. [279], In Marvel Mangaverse, Carol Danvers was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and stationed in Japan. Brie Larson. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12], Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise such as trading cards. [68] Osborn appoints former Thunderbolt member Moonstone (Karla Sofen) as the "new" Ms. Marvel to his Dark Avengers team; Moonstone wears a variation of Ms. Marvel's original costume. It is both an improvement and a solid standard for superhero comics aimed at capturing those just learning to read any media. "[45] Chris E. Hayne of GameSpot ranked Carol Danvers 15th in their "38 Marvel Cinematic Universe Superheroes" list, saying, "From her first '90s-soaked adventure through her appearance at the climax of Avengers: Endgame, we've got a good idea of how powerful Captain Marvel is. Carol Danvers leads a new Avengers team under a new creative team. Now, she wears his exact same costume, no high heels or deep-V's added. His first shot, the Spider-Woman: Origin miniseries, is a decent re-introduction to Jessica Drew. [191] Joshua Corvington of Sportskeeda ranked Carol Danvers 9th in their "10 most overpowered superheroes in the Marvel Universe" list. There, Danvers is captured by Starforce and interfaces with the Supreme Intelligence. Now it's digging into some of the . If anything, Captain Marvel reads like marvel's take on Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica. After seeing how great of a hero she can really be, she decided to fulfill her potential in the main Marvel universe. "[155] Richard Newby of The Hollywood Reporter stated, "Carol Danvers is difficult to pin down because theres no one truly comparable to her. Dark Ms. Marvel, a.k.a. Debuting in 1967, Captain Marvel has had multiple iterations, but one thing stays the same: Carol Danvers is ultimately dedicated to duty and honor. Thompson and Carnero have crafted some solid groundwork for something with the potential to be really special. General Danvers gives his report as he orders Ranger to get their latest recruit to her quarters to prepare her for training. As she goes to inspect it, the . As earths first line of defense, Carol and her team aim to protect the planet from extraterrestrial threats. Danvers, using technology, was able to resist the spell and was able to free the rest of the team to battle Loki's forces. Fan-favorite writer Kelly Sue DeConnick brings you a Carol Danvers that's half space-adventurer, half earth-bound hero, and all parts Marvelous. 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Kara Danvers - Who Wins? Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, "Captain Marvel: Who is Carol Danvers in Marvel? Tony Stark hands the keys to Avengers Mansion over to Luke Cage. "As Kelly continues her daring and defining run on Captain Marvel . Higher, further, faster and more. [292], After Spider-Man was captured and replaced by the Chameleon, Danvers decided that having Peter, untrained, loose in the city was doing more harm than good. It'll also bring with it a mysterious danger that will threaten everything Carol has built. [5], After her transformation as Ms. Marvel, Danvers as a character went through several developments throughout the years before becoming Captain Marvel. [14], Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said Larson was cast because of her ability to balance the character's vast powers with her humanity. [16], In the MCU, Danvers is an ex-U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and member of an elite Kree military unit called Starforce. Check it out. The court martial finds her killing justified as an act of war, and Carol continues as an Avenger. [39], Carol Danvers continued to make sporadic appearances,[40] and two additional issues planned for the original titleprevented by cancellationwere printed in a quarterly anthology series. [87], During the 2015 "Secret Wars" storyline, Danvers headlined her own tie-in series, Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps co-written by DeConnick and Kelly Thompson and drawn by Lpez. [51], As Warbird, the character returns to the Avengers and plays a key role in the "Kang Dynasty" plotline. To help understand the effect, recall Christopher Nolans Interstellar when Matthew McConaughey goes off in search of a new inhabitable planet to colonize. This one earns a recommendation with ease. She is then sent to rescue Tony Stark and Nebula who were aimlessly drifting in the Benatar through space and brings them back to the Compound. [36], Claremont expanded on the incident with the character Rogue by having the Carol Danvers persona manifest itself within Rogue's mind, sometimes overpowering Rogue's personality. Please enter a valid email and try again. Thats the kind of energy that makes her such a cool icon. [169] Hugh Armitage of Digital Spy included Carol Danvers in their "8 Female Comic Book Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movies" list, calling her a "noble and super strong character. "[42], Callie Ahlgrim of Insider ranked Carol Danvers 2nd in their "ranking of all the Avengers, from least to most powerful" list. Is the leader of the Avengers fully equipped for her most challenging mission yet? It apparently had gotten to the point where she'd pretty much cut out her birth family from . To MacKay, Kang is on a short list of villains who belong to the Avengers more than any specific Marvel hero. Video Production by Wild Comet Media. Director was then passed on to Gregory Stark, the one that had in fact engineered the events from the start. Something went wrong. The Punisher, Carol Danvers was part of the population who were infected from a virus which was accidentally spread by the Punisher and turned the people into cannibals. This one earns a recommendation. Sie verlie die Erde und lebte auf Hala, dem Heimatplanten der Kree, wo sie von Yon-Rogg mit einer Bluttransfusion zu einem Mensch-Kree-Hybriden gemacht wurde. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, the character first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleague of the Kree superhero Mar-Vell in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March 1968). Published Feb 25, 2021 In Captain Marvel #26 by Kelly Thompson and Lee Garbett, Carol Danvers' trip to the future leads to the end of a romance between two MCU heroes. Eight months later, Marvel executives had a script for a Carol Danvers movie on . Tonight, though, the Corps is celebrating: talking about comic books, admiring costumes, and clustering bashfully around DeConnick like she's a rock star (which, in this room, she kind of is). Get Avengers Merch: https://bit.ly/ObsessionsAvengersMerchGet Harry Potter Merch: https://bit.ly/ObsessionsHarryPotterM.Extra 5% Off Discount Code: Obsessi. She wants to protect those that need protecting and complete her mission, and she manages to make that happen despite the sexism that comes her way. Busiek explored the character by having her develop alcoholism, struggling to come to terms with the loss of her cosmic powers and memories. [268], In Age of Sentry, a version of Carol Danvers is a sidekick to the Sentry. In 2023, she has become a member of the Avengers under the leadership of Romanoff, involved in space missions helping to quash post-Blip chaos across the universe alongside Rocket and Nebula. Ryan is unboxing new Spider-Man: No Way Home POP!s and more. Later, Danvers returns to Earth, after learning that the Avengers and their allies are engaged in battle with an alternate Thanos. Directed by Nia DaCosta (2021's Candyman), the film will see Carol team up with Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani). Forced to hold back her power in order to avoid collateral damage, Danvers retreats and formulates a plan with S.H.I.E.L.D. [48][49][50] Meg Downey of IGN found Captain Marvel to be a refreshing take in the MCU, stating that Larson's portrayal of Carol Danvers is a "stellar performance" that manages to give the character "a vibrant, joyful life that will fit right into the future" of the MCU. I tried to create a character who had all the attributes that made her a top-secret agent yet at the same time was a compassionate, warm, humorous, witty, intelligent, attractive woman. "[196], Elise Ringo of Tor.com asserted, "One of the remarkable things that came out of the Kelly Sue DeConnick run on Captain Marvel was the group of fans who called themselves the Carol Corps. Long before her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , Carol Danvers became a popular Marvel Comics character when she transitioned from Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel. Carol Danvers was already in excellent shape before she was transformed by the Psyche-Magnitron. '"[14], The character debuted in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March 1968) by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan. In the story, she is an officer in the United States Air Force and Security Chief of a restricted military base, where Danvers meets Dr. Walter Lawson, the human alias of alien Kree hero Captain Marvel. MacKay has kept the true nature of the threat under wraps, but we know that it has something to do with another Marvel Comics character who has recently hit the mainstream in a big way: Kang the Conqueror. At long last shedding the moniker Ms. That name, 'Captain' Marvel, and that costume, militaristic and dignified, are key to the character's new-found viability,"[153] while Patrick A. Reed declared, "Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers is one of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, one of the company's most powerful and popular characters. A Kree device called the Psyche-Magnitron explodes in . Club ranked Carol Danvers 20th in their "100 best Marvel characters" list. Unlike a lot of Marvel villains, hes very much a human being, and sees himself as the ultimate expression of the excellence of our species. David Lopez again proves a great fit for the series, his lively pencils and layered expressions adding depth to the various tonal beats. [270], In the Amalgam Comics universe, Carol Danvers was combined with Helena Bertinelli of DC Comics and became this reality's Huntress. Marvel helped usher in an era driven by young female characters in strong stories. As a former writer of the solo title, Chris Claremont also commented on the inappropriateness of the storyline, having been disallowed from having the character have a normal child and be a single mother. It's also a great starting point for those unfamiliar with the character. "[240] Jesse Schedeen of IGN gave Captain Marvel #1 a grade of 8.5 out of 10, writing, "If Carol Danvers' life has been all about flying higher and charging towards the horizon, her latest solo series offers a perfect new status quo. Her crossbow was developed for her by Hawkeye (Clint Archer) of the Judgment League Avengers. In the series, Danvers leads an elite squadron of female fighter pilots stationed at an airbase, Hala Field, where she is the only superpowered being; this leads the corps to help Danvers answer questions about her origin, which puts her in conflict with the controlling forces of Battleworld. The story tries to set up plenty of events that will surely prove to be significant in upcoming issues. What If the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes? Jim McCann attempts to show the other sides of various decisions she's made and succeeds in bring the character back full circle. [7] However, in the 1990s Danvers loses the majority of her Binary power and regain her original power as Ms. Sure, there's a Captain America in the corner, and a Bucky here and there, but mostly, these fans are dressed as a different Captain: Carol Danvers, who in 2012 became Captain Marvel. A loosely organized group called the "yarn brigade" sends Captain Marvel-inspired knitwear to any fan in need of comfort or warmth. 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The Kree decide to use her as a weapon against the Skrulls. On the surface, they look like any other devout fandom: They worship the character of Carol Danvers and cosplay as her space commander alter ego. She would roll her eyes at the very suggestion. Just when we think we know where we're going, someone throws the map out the window. Strange in the defeat of the mystic menace, Sir Warren Traveler. Avengers #1 puts Captain Marvel in the captains chair. Basically, Captain Marvel is still a bad-ass comic that packs a hell of a punch Sorry, I couldnt help it. "[152] Andrew Wheeler of ComicsAlliance said, "Under DeConnick, Captain Marvel has achieved her full potential as a character. The story sees Danvers return to New York City after a stint in space and reconnect with allies and friends like Iron Man and Spider-Woman, as well as explore new relationships. I have always thought that there is a slight disconnect in the art when a female character is supposed to be super strong but still sports a slender physique Thor and She-Hulk, however, have also recently been getting some more muscles, so maybe that trend is on the outs. But when Captain Marvel ends, she flies away at the speed of light to guide a ship full of Skrull refugees to a new home somewhere several galaxies away. [71], In the conclusion of the second volume of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers battles her old nemesis Mystique and a clone of Captain Marvel created by the Skrulls during the Secret Invasion, after they carry out a series of tragedies at temples belonging to the Church of Hala, a church dedicated to Mar-Vell. "[172], Madeline Catalano of MovieWeb ranked Carol Danvers 2nd in their "Toughest Female Superheroes" list, writing, "The Captain Marvel we all know and love was not always Captain Marvel. [] It's telling that the same halfhearted "comic superfans" that cried aloud at Stan Lee's appearance at the beginning of the film are the ones spitting venom at the film's very existence. Introducing Ms. Marvel as Binary! As such, her continuous appearances with Marvel's prominent characters throughout the decades turned Danvers into a premier heroine for the publisher. Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Danvers disgraces herself during the "Live Kree or Die" storyline[45] and is suspended from active duty. [62] The character makes an agreement with Tony Stark, director of S.H.I.E.L.D., to lead a covert strike team called Operation: Lightning Storm, its designated mission being the elimination of supervillains before they become global threats. "[90] At this time, Danvers also joined The Ultimates. The Arctic equator? And I decided, 'Well, if I'm deciding, there will be a slot available for her as well. Following next months 'Scarlet Witch Annual' #1, 'Contest of Chaos' begins! She's one of Marvel Comics' strongest, most reliable, and most relatable characters. Such retellings of origin stories can quickly be tiresome and meandering, as they don't often have a central conflict beyond marching onwards to the hero's present. I hope you can change her costume if it's all possible, and keep her on her own instead of associating her with Captain Marvel.[101], Another reader had issue with the character's outfit: "Question: where is a woman who wears long sleeves, gloves, high boots and a scarf (winter wear), and at the same time has a bare back, belly, and legs? Cosmic Collective Marvel Unlimited Hopefully we find out in Avengers: Endgame. [296][297], In the universe of the Venomized Rocket Raccoon, the Kree put a bounty on Carol Danvers as Captain America. As an industry and a fandom, comics still has a lot of problems but overall its far more friendly to women, especially white women, than it was prior to that moment. In the story, Danvers and her Avenger teammates battle Yon-Rogg, the Kree commander who was responsible for the explosion that caused Danvers to receive her powers, and in defeating the Kree Danvers loses her memories. "[52] Kenneth Turan of Los Angeles Times praised Brie Larson's performance as Carol Danvers, calling her "luminous and powerful [] with a knockout punch that would have daunted Muhammad Ali. [13], In an interview, Gerry Conway recalled the reason why Danvers was turned into a super hero, "It actually came about for fairly uncreative reasons there was this idea, that I was kicking people off books in order to take over writing their books, this was of course not the case, at least from my point of view but given that how was they felt, I said to Stan," "well is there any way that we could create some stuff so I'm not kicking people off books?" Its a bold new frontier for Carol Danvers as she soars to new heights in her greatest mission yetleader of the all-new Alpha Flight space program. She then took the mantle of Captain America and saved Spider-Man and helped the other heroes battling the Hand. The issue puts a solid foot forward with Carol recruiting a hand-picked team of classic Avengers: Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther, Sam Wilsons Captain America, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Captain Marvel (real name Carol Susan Jane Danvers, and Kree name Car-Ell), previously known as Ms. Marvel, is a fictional character and super heroine from the Marvel comics and universe, appearing as the main protagonist of the titular comics, and a major character in The Avengers and A-Force comics. Time itself is relative to the observer, and its affected by these factors. Samuel L. Jackson makes his first non-drive-by live-action appearance as Nick Fury since "Captain Marvel" in 2019, starring in the latest Marvel series for Disney+ (No. [97][98] During an investigation, Danvers discovers that she has a half-sister named Lauri-Ell, who was genetically engineered using her mother's DNA. The story is constructed and presented well, Carol is as awesome as ever, and the artwork is excellent. [192] The A.V. Additionally, DeConnick and Thompson write a hierarchy that depends on obedience and trust, with Danvers enticed to follow orders throughout the issue. "[244] IGN gave Captain Marvel #1 a grade of 6.2 out of 10, asserting, "Its been some time since Kelly Sue DeConnicks name last graced the title page of Captain Marvel, but with each new release her presence feels as constant as ever. It took a lot for her to get there, as her years as Ms. Marvel were full of ups and downs, but she's since transformed Captain Marvel into a mantle that is at the forefront of the Marvel Universe. [64], Ms. Marvel also plays a significant role in the 2008 storyline "Secret Invasion",[65] in which members of the shapeshifting alien race, the Skrulls, are revealed to have secretly infiltrated Earth by impersonating humans. Ms. Marvel puts her military training to the test when she becomes co-leader to a new Avengers team! For the Marvel Cinematic Universe adaptation, see, Not to be confused with the DC Comics character also often known as, Carol Danvers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. How much time has really passed for Carol Danvers during those 23 Earth years? She could easily beat Hulk in an arm-wrestling match, and will probably be the one to soundly defeat Thanos in Endgame. [85] In March 2014, Marvel launched an eighth volume of Captain Marvel written again by DeConnick and starring Danvers in the title role but drawn by artist David Lpez. During the 2018 "Infinity Countdown" storyline, Carol Danvers of the main timeline sees some alternate universes of herself: In Warp World, a copy of the Marvel Universe folded in half during the Infinity Wars storyline, Carol Danvers was fused with Justice Peace, creating Captain Peace. But can Carol be a soldier and a diplomat? "[254] Matthew Aguilar of Comicbook.com said, "While this is an origin story, it isn't the typical kind, as most of this is actually set in the present. Subscribe for free to Inverses award-winning daily newsletter! The Carol Corps represents Carol Danverss resilience and heroism just as well as, if not better than, the characters own adventures. "[163] Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly ranked Carol Danvers 6th in their "Let's rank every Avenger ever" list, stating, "For all her troubles, Carol Danvers has been blessed with a comeback decade. Carol is still Carol, and it looks like this new creative team has no shortage of ideas for stories and ways to test what really makes this woman Captain Marvel. Though only the first issue, the writing team has already managed to give Carol a weight beyond her mentoring status, certain reveals forcing the character to question what she sees versus what shes told. [84] In November 2013, Marvel announced that Danvers would be joining the Guardians of the Galaxy beginning in Free Comic Book Day: Guardians of the Galaxy (May 2014) by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli. The action starts here! [13] In 2010s, Danvers eventually assumed the title Captain Marvel in the series by Kelly Sue DeConnick with a redesigned costume closer to a flight suit rather than the classic female superhero appearance. Captain Marvel will turn out the champion in any physical fight. She has been around in one form or another since 1968 and has been Captain Marvel since 2012, bearing the name proudly. Carol returns as a heroine and a features writer-turned-magazine editor, maligned by both the general public who believe her to be a publicity stunt and her editor, J Jonah Jameson, who happily badmouths womens lib. Standing firm on her salary demands, making friends with Mary Jane Watson, confessing to amnesia during a brawl with the Scorpion, Carol is immediately more than she ever was. It has been noted that "Danvers' initial appearances portrayed her as a strong character, but that changed over timeeven after she gained super powers. [259][260][261] Captain Marvel #1 was the 26th best selling comic book in 2019. She displays superhuman strength and a near-invulnerability in the miniseries. And he has a score to settle with Milesand with all of New York City! Issue #1 is mostly grounded on Earth, but it does open up a bit to present an intriguing mystery. [251][252][253], Joshua Davison of Bleeding Cool called Captain Marvel #1 a "heartfelt look at Carol Danvers's youth," saying, "The Life of Captain Marvel #1 gets points out the gate for not being a straight retelling of Carol Danvers's life. The series is described as a "retelling" of Danvers' origin story, but Stohl insisted that it is not a "reinvention" explaining, "You look through a different lens. [46], After a brief appearance in Marvel's alternate universe title What If?,[47] the character was featured in Iron Man,[48] Wolverine,[49] and The Avengers[50] before making a cameo appearance in Mutant X. The new status quo is a logical extension of what's come before, and the ensemble cast injects new color into the mix. [82] Editor Lauren Sankovitch said that Marvel editors liked DeConnick's work and that adding her to the team would "get some lady power in the Avengers lineup". She had nearly died in the explosion believed to have granted her superpowers, left the Air Force, became the editor of a magazine, got fired, became an Avenger, endured the Marcus . Her latest mission being recruiting and training new cadets. [] Applying the challenges of leading a team like the Avengers to a character with the sensibilities of a brash fighter pilot has been a lot of fun.. In the course of the fight, Warbird kills the Master, and after the final victory over Kang she demands a court martial to review her actions. When describing her pitch for the series, DeConnick said at WonderCon 2012 that it could be "pretty much be summed up with 'Carol Danvers as Chuck Yeager.'" It's no wonder that this was the comic run the writers drew from when they finally brought Carol Danvers into the MCU, there was obviously no better choice. At one point, she is stripped of her civilian clothing and forced to drift through space until she was able to access her powers. [107], As Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers initially possessed superhuman strength, speed, endurance, stamina, and physical durability. Now that's a strong message sent. Comic book historian Carol A. Strickland criticized the storyline in an essay, "The Rape of Ms. Marvel", due to the storyline implying Marcus to have potentially brainwashed Danvers into falling in love with him. Earth's Mightiest Heroes invade Latveria! She's one of the toughest women on Earth (and off it). Across the Spider-Verses Ending Repeats the Biggest Risk in Marvel Movie History, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verses Wildest Cameo Matters More Than You Think, 'Andor' Season 2 Won't Repeat 'The Mandalorian's Worst Mistake. ", "What Avengers: Endgame May Owe to Roy Thomas and Avengers #71", "Every Main Hero In The MCU & Which Comic They Originated In", "Captain Marvel Has Different Codenames Depending on Her Power Level", "Every Character Who Was Ms. Marvel Before Kamala Khan", "Oh Captain My Captain: How Carol Danvers Became Marvel's Biggest Female Hero", "Captain Marvel: Comics History and Origin Explained", "Ranking The 50 Most Important Superheroes Ever", "Why Captain Marvel Is the Most Powerful Hero in the Marvel Universe: An Infographic", "10 Most Powerful Avengers In Marvel Comics", "10 most overpowered superheroes in the Marvel Universe, ranked", "Could Captain Marvel Change Superhero Movies Forever? Danvers removes the Kree implant that suppressed her powers during their conversation, allowing her to reach her full potential. [2] In a later story, Danvers is caught in the explosion of a Kree device after trying to get close to Captain Marvel. Afterwards, Carol's body was pushed to the peak of human fitness and modified with Kree DNA. In her most recent run, penned by sass-master Kelly Sue DeConnick, Carol jets off into space with her cat, Chewie (she's a big Star Wars fan, clearly) to keep an eye on the Avengers' cosmic affairsand also on the Guardians of the Galaxy, who tend to get themselves into some trouble. [22][23][24] Carol Danvers is portrayed as a thirteen-year-old by Mckenna Grace,[22][25][26] and as a six-year-old by London Fuller. 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This was reflected in the use of the word "Ms.", at the time associated with the feminist movement,[6] and in Danvers fighting for equal pay for equal work in her civilian identity. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Captain Marvel #26 by Kelly Thompson, Lee Garbett, Antonio Fabela, and VC's Clayton Cowles, on sale now. . "[264] Maite Molina of ComicsVerse gave Captain Marvel #1 a score of 80%, writing, "Captain Marvel #1 is a solid work that maintains a few setbacks. to lure Thor to a remote region in Siberia. She's a rogue ex-government solo agent (although that may merely have been a cover story for a deep mission) who uses her specialized skills and training as an agent for hire. [269], In the 2013 "Age of Ultron" storyline, a version of Captain Marvel was seen vacationing in London when the Ultron Sentinels arrive. That costume requires a few alterations. Rocket planned to kill Captain America and claim the bounty, but they were evenly matched causing the battle to not end, until Rocket was pulled into another dimension. Here is one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel U and she has basically been seen as a B player. [55][56] Together with fellow Avenger Iron Man, Danvers also becomes a principal advocate of the Superhuman Registration Act during the events of the 200607 "Civil War" storyline. The first part to Enemy Within, the four issue story arc starring Captain Marvel! Indeed, progressive Captain Marvel fandom has become such a cultural force that we here at Vulture held a whole New York Comic-Con panel about Carol Corps and the rise in female comics fandom that has accompanied it. After Computer Graham and Magic Boots Mel are killed in battle, Captain Marvel and Captain Britain sacrifice their lives to stop the Ultron Sentinels that were invading London. [81], Danvers also rejoined the main Avengers team as Captain Marvel in volume 5 of The Avengers and in the spin-off series, Avengers Assemble, also written by DeConnick. Agatha Harkness' 'Contest of Chaos' Corrupts Marvel Heroes, 'Captain Marvel' #50 First Look Stages a Star-Studded Super Hero Extravaganza. It's a clever way to handle the concept. Shes patriotic and she is an actual captain in the Air Force. So, in its own way, is confidence. None of this is revelatory to say; feminists have been talking about it ad (their own) nauseam for a long time. As Binary, the character could tap the energy of a "white hole", allowing full control and manipulation of stellar energies, and therefore control over heat, the electromagnetic spectrum and gravity. Several alternate versions of Danvers from within the MCU multiverse appear in the animated series What If?, voiced by Alexandra Daniels.[1]. This highly-anticipated limited series will launch with a gorgeous . A native of Sacramento, Brie started studying drama at the early age of 6, as the youngest student ever to attend the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Carol Danvers unlocks her true potential in 'Captain Marvel'. She's the star of her own best-selling series, she's a high-profile member of The Avengers and The Ultimates, her visage adorns merchandise from apparel to action figures, and she's a major part of the "Phase Three" expansion of Marvel's movie universe. After seeing Khan's bedroom, full of Captain Marvel merchandise, Danvers becomes worried and abruptly leaves. [] The Life of Captain Marvel #1 is an emotional yet action-packed first foray into revisiting the youth and origins of Carol Danvers. "The Mighty Captain Marvel" reads like a love letter to the character, and builds upon the foundation of Captain Marvel herself, while spinning a unique series for both new and longtime fans of the hero. [] In the larger and significantly male-dominated climate of superhero fandom, the Carol Corps is a notable exception. That someone like Captain Marvel hasn't cracked the top 10 is telling. From the looks of things, we will be seeing a lot of identity parallels as Captain Marvel refocuses and finds herself with both a shape-shifter using her likeness, and a television show skewering it for commercial consumption. [53], The character was then featured as "Captain Marvel" in a false reality created by the mutant Scarlet Witch in the 2005 miniseries House of M.[54] In this reality, Danvers' had glimpsed at her potential, becoming its greatest hero. As one of the most powerful female heroes, she's always on the frontlines. [29], Claremont wrote a follow up to the Marcus story in The Avengers Annual #10 (1981). "[164] Rob Bricken of Gizmodo ranked Carol Danvers 6th in their "Every Member Of The Avengers, Ranked" list, asserting, "Marvel's answer to Superman and Wonder Woman, but much better, Carol Danvers is one of the Avengers' heaviest-hitters, which is saying something when its ranks include Thor and Hulk. Since she took the name Captain Marvel, she's become so indispensable to the Avengers it's unlikely the team will ever be without her again. After the Avengers disband, Warbird leaves the group, and, along with other prominent former Avengers like Wasp, Hank Pym, Falcon and Wonder Man, is not included in the New Avengers group soon formed by Iron Man and Captain America. In November, one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes breaks bad when the world is introduced to Dark Captain Marvel in "The Last Avenger." In Captain Marvel #12, writer Kelly Thompson is joined by artist Lee Garbett to show fans what happens when Carol Danvers takes a bad turn and goes head to head with her former Avengers teammates. "[250], According to Diamond Comic Distributors, The Life of Captain Marvel #1 was the 14th best selling comic book in July 2018. As Binary, the character has a number of encounters with the X-Men,[33] the New Mutants,[34] and the British team, Excalibur,[35] as well as a solo adventure. [11][12] However, push-back from Marvel's then Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter instead set a precedent for stories centred on the theme of victimization, with some of her most formative arcs involving alcoholism, torture, brainwashing, identity/power theft, kidnapping, and rape. Back in 2004's Captain Marvel #16, writer Peter David and artist Paul Azaceta introduced Phyla-Vell as the daughter of Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel who used the name before Carol Danvers . She is grief stricken when informed about the Blip and joins Banner, Nebula, Rhodes, Rocket, Rogers, Romanoff, and Thor in confronting Thanos on the Garden planet. In . Marvel Studios Unlike Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes, Carol Danvers never undergoes cryogenic freezing to stall her aging.. From Air Force major to first-tier Avenger, Carol Danvers, codename Captain Marvel, has had an impressive career as a super heroine. But the film rights to most of Marvel Comics' most famous superheroines Rogue, Storm, Jean Grey, Sue Storm and others are held by 20th Century Fox. The Marvellous VFX of Captain Marvel", "What RoboCop Has to Do with the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe", "It's finally here! Ms. Marvel is a stronger title, however. [] Captain Marvel is in good form as she kicks off her latest solo series. 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