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Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight
Written by: Kelly Sue Deconnick
Illustrated by: Dexter Soy and Emma Rios
Published by: Marvel on Comixology
I’ve always been interested in Carol Danvers, she’s a strong woman with a cause and super powers without any fear to use them. It’s a good thing to have her working with Captain America in the opening scenes, then heading off on her own to explore and understand the nature of her super powers, and how to use them. Of course, to use them in helping out NASA in a secret training program, starting her own air wing the Banshee Squadron, and generally kicking butt.
What’s nice about this comic book is that we are seeing Captain Marvel move on and Ms. Marvel taking the lead role of Captain Marvel. The transition is going to be a bit spotty and uncertain at times, but overall the writer does an excellent job of pushing the process through to a great conclusion in this story line. The blurb from Marvel Comics states:
The “Mightiest” of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is back! Ace pilot. Legendary Avenger. One hundred percent pure bad-^&*. Carol Danvers has a new name, a new mission – and all the power she needs to make her own life a living hell. As the new Captain Marvel, Carol is forging a new future for herself, but finds she can’t walk away from a challenge from her past! It’s a firefight in the sky as the Banshee Squadron debut – but who are the Prowlers, and where has Carol seen them before? And how does secret NASA training program Mercury 13 fit in? Witness Captain Marvel in blazing battlefield action that just may change the course of history! Avengers Time Travel Protocols: engage! Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (2012) #1-6.
You can find the digital edition on Comixology, or buy the digital issue at the Marvel site. There are some copies on Amazon and EBay but coming at a significant premium to the digital price which is something to note.
Overall, I really enjoyed this comic book, and I’ll try to find a copy new and not at a significant premium online. Rating this one 5 of 5 stars as the crew did a great job of re-visioning Captain Marvel as Carol Danvers, post World War II and into the space race without losing anything from the previous versions of Carol Danvers. She still kicks butt, it’s a great thing to see. Highly recommend for ages 10+, and worth the read.
You can see the video review at this link at YouTube.
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