Ms. Marvel – COMICS BLEND

MS. MARVEL Wins AWARD for DIVERSITY in COMICS

Marvel Comics’ Ms. Marvel, by writer G. Willow Wilson of Seattle and artist Adrian Alphona, won the second annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics, presented at Long Beach Comic Expo in Long Beach, California.

The breakout character has become a fan-favorite and rookie member of the Avengers.

Wilson praised Ms. Marvel fans in an impassioned acceptance speech graciously thanking readers who make the book a success.

“This award is very special to me, not just because of its connection to Dwayne, but because of what it represents…it is something being kept alive by one thing only and that is the readers and the fans whose passion, whose cosplay, whose wonderful repartee on Tumblr and Twitter make this book such a joy to work on.”

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TRAITOR REVEALED in ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

A traitor exposed.

A villainous mastermind revealed.

A rookie Avenger kicked out.

Avenging icons trapped.

Major events in All-New, All-Different Avengers #5 will have a huge impact on more Marvel books.

Ms. Marvel was kicked off the team in this week’s issue. We knew it was coming but now we know why and what it could mean for Marvel’s major event: Civil War II.

Before we continue here’s a SPOILER ALERT! Continue reading TRAITOR REVEALED in ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS

MS. MARVEL OUT OF AVENGERS?

Turmoil among Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in 2016.

It’s been Kamala Khan’s dream to be an Avenger – so why would they kick her off the team?

In the Marvel February 2016 previews for All-New, All-Different Avengers #5, Ms. Marvel is out. What has she done? How will the rookie hero recover after her dream is dashed?

And in issue 6, writer Mark Waid’s first arc ends with “the villain pulling the Avengers’ strings stands revealed. Someone who’s been a part of Avengers history for almost all the team’s existence, in a way you’ve never seen them before.” Continue reading MS. MARVEL OUT OF AVENGERS?

WHY ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 arrives this week.

Iron Man, Captain America and Thor are the big three icons joined by Vision and young heroes Ms. Marvel, Nova and Miles Morales/Spider-Man.

Mark Waid, Adam Kubert and Mahmud Asrar are the creative team behind’s Marvel’s biggest team.

Loki brought the original version of the Avengers together. Waid explains how the new heroes “assemble” and the villain behind the first arc: Continue reading WHY ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

GEEK GIRL CON 2015 Preview

GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend — Cosplayers at GeekGirlCon photo by ComicsBlend

GeekGirlCon welcomes Ms. Marvel writer G. Willow Wilson and expands with new events for its fifth year.

The Seattle event celebrating the role of women in geek culture will have its inaugural fashion show, on Saturday October 10th at 8pm.

Last year’s event was a sold out smash even without major comic book creators of celebrities. This year acclaimed Seattle based writer G. Willow Wilson will be part of the panel Women, Diversity and Comics: A Non-Compliant Discussion About the Comic Book Industry. Continue reading GEEK GIRL CON 2015 Preview

MARK WAID Talks ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 by Alex Ross courtesy Marvel

Marvel assembles classic icons and rookies for an All-New, All-Different Avengers this fall following Secret Wars.

First revealed on Free Comic Book Day, the lineup is Iron Man, Sam Wilson/Captain America, Jane Foster/Thor, Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Nova and Vision.

Legendary writer Mark Waid will be joined by fan-favorite artist Adam Kubert and rising star Mahmud Asrar on the flagship book.

Marvel shared new interviews with the creative team and this new cover by Alex Ross.

Waid reveals how he chose the new team roster: Continue reading MARK WAID Talks ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS

EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS 2015

Seattle based writer G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel) and Seattle publisher Fantagraphics Books are among this year’s nominees for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the Oscars of comics.

Ms. Marvel from Marvel, Multiversity from DC Comics, Saga from Image Comics, Bandette from Monkeybrain are the books leading with three or more nominations each. Marvel, DC and Fantagraphics tied for the most nominations overall with 18 each.

Wilson introduced Kamala Khan, the first Muslim superhero to be the lead of her own mainstream comic book title to critical acclaim and huge sales. The teen is one of the new Inhumans of the Marvel Universe who took the former code-name of her hero Carol Danvers when the Avenger was promoted to Captain Marvel. Kamala will be a member of the All-New, All-Different Avengers which will premiere on New Comic Book Day on May 2nd. Continue reading EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS 2015

ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS ASSEMBLED

All-New, All-Different Avengers courtesy Marvel via Wired

Marvel revealed the roster of the All-New, All-Different Avengers who will debut on Free Comic Book Day.

After revealing Thor, Ms. Marvel, Nova and Vision, Wired was first to reveal Iron Man, Captain America and Spider-Man.

This will be the new version of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the aftermath of Secret Wars. The roster is packed with what you might call legacy characters carrying on the name of famous heroes: Thor is the new Goddess of Thunder, Ms. Marvel is Inhuman Kamala Khan, former Falcon Sam Wilson will continue his role as Captain America and Miles Morales will apparently survive The End of the Ultimate Universe and swing over to the new Marvel Universe as Spidey. Continue reading ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS ASSEMBLED

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