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What To Expect From New MCU Hero Kamala Khan Beyond "Ms. Marvel"!

Written by Zachary DePiore. Published: June 28 2022
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"Ms. Marvel" is new in plenty of different ways. The show centers around Pakistani Muslim teenager Kamala Khan as she navigates newfound powers and serves as an introduction to the hero Ms. Marvel, and figuring out what kind of superhero she wants to be.  

 

 

 

But what lies beyond her adventures in the Disney+ series? What will Ms. Marvel’s life look like after everything in the series unravels? What will her brand of heroism look like after she’s exposed to more challenges?

 

We have to look to the 2023 movie, The Marvels, in which she will make her second appearance. Based on the movie’s synopsis, her hard-earned wisdom from her crime-fighting days on her show will result in her teaming up with other superheroes. Notably, one of these heroes is none other than Carol Danvers, AKA Captain Marvel herself.

 

As far as we’ve seen in "Ms. Marvel", Kamala is a huge fan of Captain Marvel. In the first episode, she chooses to dress as her when going to Avenger-Con, plus she has a YouTube channel where she posts video essays. In one of these videos we see Captain Marvel being the true hero when the Avengers defeated Thanos.

 

Meeting Captain Marvel could imply a few things. Namely, Kamala’s growth and maturity in her superhero identity. If she can handle talking to and working alongside her idol, this says something pretty meaningful about her confidence and how it continues to grow. Coming in direct contact with Captain Marvel might also influence how she views doing her job and how she might view justice.

 

Meeting Captain Marvel could also mean a connection to other pre-established Marvel superheroes down the line. Captain Marvel could connect her to, say, Antman, Shang-Chi, Thor, among others.

 

Iman Vellani was chosen to play the titular character in September of 2020, and it’s helped her break through into the mainstream. Nothing is known about the actress’s next role beyond The Marvels, but based on her explosive popularity, she’ll have many great roles to choose from.

 

In the meantime, check out Iman every Wednesday when new episodes of "Ms. Marvel" drop on Disney+!