I like new characters, they're easier to get into than someone who has 60+ years of back history you need to learn in order to really understand the character (not to say I don't like well established characters as well, Batman is my favorite character ever). Marvel introduced a new series in February titled Ms Marvel, which revolves around the like of Kamala Khan and her newly acquired super powers. Now for the veteran comic book readers out there you are probably saying "Hey, Ms Marvel isn't a new character!", and you'd be right. Ms Marvel was the old moniker Carol Danvers used before she took on the title of Captain Marvel. Passing down or claiming a no longer used name is a common practice in the comic book world (how many Robin's have there been now?) and is a way for writers to introduce a new character without having to start at absolute square one.
Kamala Khan is a first generation Pakistani American teenage Muslim girl who suddenly finds herself with superpowers and chooses to emulate her idol Captain Marvel (another great series I'll have to talk about later) and become a superhero. There are only two issues out right now, but to give you an idea as to how well they are selling Marvel have already ordered a second printing of issue #1. The first issue introduces Kamala, a 16 year old girl who is nerdy and charming and trying to find a balance between her religion/family and being a teenage girl in America. I haven't been 16 in a while, but I found her incredibly relatable in her geekiness and social awkwardness. She's personable and funny in her sassiness, while not being to over the top.
While the second issue was a bit slow for my taste, the series is off to a great start and really shows us the internal struggle many heroes face as they first start out. Kamala seems to slowly be coming to terms with both her new found powers and what that can mean for her life now. Add in some family issues and she's got a lot of things to juggle. I'm looking forward to the next issue, hopefully the pacing picks up just a little bit but keeps the emotional connection with the readers.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
The Do's and Don'ts of Meeting Your Hero
Con season is in full swing and chances are you've already squealed and danced around when you realized your favorite celeb/writer/artist will be there. Once the excitement passes and you start planning what you're going to say/get signed take a minute to read this nice little lists of do's and don'ts when meeting your idol.
DO remember that they are a human being too, and deserve all the respect and whatnot that comes with being a person. That means DON'T ask them questions or for a picture/signature in inappropriate places or situations (like the bathroom, while their eating, at their god damn house you crazy stalker).
DO let them know that you like their work, people like hearing that their hard work has paid off. Please DON'T list the 999 thing you don't like about their work though, that's just rude. How would you feel if someone listed all the things they hate about something you poured your heart and soul into?
DO check ahead and see what the signing/picture rules are for the event. Some places limit the number of items you can bring or require that you purchase them at the event. Typically pictures with celebs will cost money, with the more famous being the most expensive. DON'T take advantage of the "no limit" rule and bring a giant fracking box full of comics to have signed. If you absolutely must have all 237 issues of Captain Whatever signed then break it up and ask a friend (or 4) to help out. Be courteous of the other fans also wanting something signed as well as the signers time.
DO remember that they are a human being too, and deserve all the respect and whatnot that comes with being a person. That means DON'T ask them questions or for a picture/signature in inappropriate places or situations (like the bathroom, while their eating, at their god damn house you crazy stalker).
DO let them know that you like their work, people like hearing that their hard work has paid off. Please DON'T list the 999 thing you don't like about their work though, that's just rude. How would you feel if someone listed all the things they hate about something you poured your heart and soul into?
DO check ahead and see what the signing/picture rules are for the event. Some places limit the number of items you can bring or require that you purchase them at the event. Typically pictures with celebs will cost money, with the more famous being the most expensive. DON'T take advantage of the "no limit" rule and bring a giant fracking box full of comics to have signed. If you absolutely must have all 237 issues of Captain Whatever signed then break it up and ask a friend (or 4) to help out. Be courteous of the other fans also wanting something signed as well as the signers time.
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