THE ALL-NEW MS. MARVEL Backstage Pass

"Ms. Marvel" is the first Marvel comic to feature a Muslim super heroine. Since its announcement in the New York Times, the all-new Ms. Marvel has become an international sensation. But now it's time for the good stuff: the story behind the story of Ms. Marvel. The official Marvel Comics "Ms. Marvel" production blog. The site related to the inception, creation and promotion of the new Ms. Marvel, aka Kamala Khan, for you, the Kamala Korps.

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We just revealed this stunning Ms. Marvel 13 cover by Joelle Jones & Rachelle Rosenberg on an ABC news livestream yesterday. Speaks volumes about who Ms. Marvel is and what she stands for.  

Issue 13 also happens to be on stands in November, which is a great reminder to get out the vote! .  

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Sneak peak of issue 10 out on 8/31!

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SHE. IS. BACK.

Ms. Marvel returns with an adorable vengeance TODAY in an awesome all-new oversized #1 issue by G. Willow Wilson, Takeshi Miyazawa, Adrian Alphona and Ian Herring!  Go get your gurl, she is on stands everywhere!

Sadly, I could not fit in a letters page this month but keep sending in your letters for a big letters column in issue 3! [email protected]

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Kamala Khan's First Animation Appearance Confirmed for "Avengers: Ultron Revolution" - Comic Book Resources

Kamala Khan's First Animation Appearance Confirmed for Avengers: Ultron Revolution - The current Ms. Marvel will have a life outside of comics, as the popular character is set to appear in Disney XD's Avengers: Ultron Revolution.

Hey gang. It’s been a little bit since I’ve posted and I apologize!  But I’m finally able to share some very exciting news, that I’ve been internally screaming about for awhile:  Kamala Khan will be in her first animated appearance in Avengers: Ultron Revolution on Disney XD.    

Get your DVRs and squees ready for 2016..

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Ms. Marvel 14 will get you all teary and nostalgic and wistful and happy.  And then upset.  G. Willow Wilson with guest artist Takeshi Miyazawa hugged and destroyed my heart at the same time.  Get the issue on 4/15.

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Sneak peek of Ms. Marvel #13 with guest artist Takeshi Miyazawa.  On sale right now.

Here comes trouble. And it’s adorable.

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Anniversaries and Big Hair!

It's been exactly one year since we sent issue one of Ms. Marvel to the printers. What an exciting day that was! The nerves, the hope, the bitten nails of anticipation! At this moment in time last year, we had no idea what to expect what the next year would bring. We just wanted people to like it.

And so here we are one year later: On Best of lists, having Kamala Kosplays, sparking a dialogue about minority and female representation in comics.. This was beyond our dreams.  Thanks for believing in us and supporting us.  We're with you fo life, homies.

And in one-year anniversary fashion, we'll be giving you the traditional gift: Paper!  The anticipated issue 11 is on sale 2/5/14, one year to the date of issue #1.  It's a doozy and a concluding issue in the "Generation Why" story arc.  Also Kamala's hair gets awesome. 

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Top 5 at a Glance 1. SISTERS,by Raina Telgemeier 2. MS. MARVEL, VOL. 1,by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona 3. SMILE,by Raina Telgemeier 4. THE WALKING DEAD COMPENDIUM, VOL. 1,by Robert Kirkman and others 5. THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 21,by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard

Ms. Marvel Volume 1 TPB is for the second week in a row, #2 on the New York Times' graphic novels bestseller's list.  It also was the best-selling graphic novel in October. 

I mean.... what?!

History.  We did it.  THANK YOU OUR KAMALA KORPS!!

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Be Wary of Robots with Hats: Lessons from Ms. Marvel 10

Yup, Adrian Alphona is my favorite kind of weirdo.

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La La La La La

ISSUE ONE SEVENTH PRINTING!!!

Nailed it!

And yup that's the script for issue 11 right underneath...

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Ms. Marvel 9 is out today!

AS IF I HAD TO TELL YOU!

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Ms. Marvel collection, NYCC and so much happiness!

Almost one year to the announcement, the Ms. Marvel collected edition trade paperback is ON SALE!  I got my copy and luckily Willow happened to be in the office, so it's also SIGNED.

It's pretty perfect timing, too.  Post New York Comic Con, we really felt the Ms. Marvel love and how much of an impact the series has been for so many of you. Thank you so much for keeping us strong, for keeping us going.  You are the reason positive change is happening in this industry.  You are all Ms. Marvel!

You know what's even cooler?  When you have an idea for something and then suddenly you see it realized on the floor of a comic convention. Fully realized and looking pretty bad-ass:

And of course hanging with Willow herself, made the weekend COMPLETE.

On behalf of Willow, myself and the rest of the amazing creative team of Ms. Marvel:  "You complete us."

xoxo

sana

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Conventions and beyond!

Gone but not forgotten, Kamala Korps!  I just got back from my motherland aka a trip to the Bangalore Convention, and MAN do they love them some Ms. Marvel!

While I haven't had much time to post, I promise you it's because we've been busy planning some awesome things in Marvel land.  Check out NYCC this weekend for more info. 

Here's is (sana's) con schedule:

Friday, Oct 8th:

1:15pm Marvel's 75th Anniversary: World Outside Your Window, Diversity in Marvel Comics

4 pm: Vulture presents: The Future of Female Fandom

Sunday, Oct 10th:

1:15 pm Women of Marvel (with the lovely G. Willow Wilson):

Hm, clearly there's a trend in topic in all of the above, so YES we will be talking about Ms. Marvel! Hope to see you there with some hard-hitting questions! 

And here of course is a taste of issue 9, on sale 10/15!

Mini out!

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We're running out of colors...

A few weeks ago, we announced that Ms. Marvel #1 is getting its SIXTH PRINTING.  Wowza.  If you aren't already aware, that's pretty historic.  Simultaneously, issue 2 is getting a 4th printing and issues 4 and 5 are getting their 2nd printing.  We're elated, not only because it seems like we're selling out, but because people are walking into their COMIC SHOPS to buy what is sure to be a collectible series.   And for that, we thank you.

Issue 7 is on sale 8/20.  Adrian Alphona returns with issue 8 (sneak peeks to come.)

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Ms Marvel -A noble spirit embiggens the smallest woman-

Small Ms Marvel/The Simpsons piece I did after finishing up the 6th issue.  It’s been sitting on my mind since I read the 2nd issue’s script and the word ‘disembiggen’ brought back memories of the Jebediah Springfield quote.

"Embiggens? I never heard that word before I moved to Springfield…"

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Tomorrow. This happens....

Issue 5, the conclusion of arc one.

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There's a scene in Ms. Marvel #5 that makes me tear up...

Find out what I'm talking about on 6/25 when issue 5 is on sale--the conclusion to the first arc of Ms. Marvel.  Till then, here's another sneak peek!

Fist beats laser gun.