| Carol Danvers | |
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.jpg) Various looks of Carol Danvers. Clockwise from left: Ms. Marvel (original costume), Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel (black costume), and Binary. Art byAlex Ross. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | As Carol Danvers: Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March 1968) As Ms. Marvel: Ms. Marvel #1 (January 1977) As Binary: The Uncanny X-Men #164 (December 1982) As Warbird: The Avengers (vol. 3) #4 (May 1998) As Captain Marvel: Avenging Spider-Man #9 (July 2012) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas (writer) Gene Colan (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Carol Susan Jane Danvers[1](Human name) Car-Ell(Kree name) |
| Species | Humanmutate[a] /Kreehybrid |
| Team affiliations | Avengers Alpha Flight Space Program Guardians of the Galaxy United States Air Force Mighty Avengers New Avengers Infinity Watch Starjammers S.H.I.E.L.D. Ultimates A-Force X-Men NASA |
| Partnerships | Spider-Woman Jessica Jones Araña |
| Notable aliases | Captain Danvers Colonel Danvers Captain Marvel Major Danvers Lady Marvel Ms. Marvel Warbird Binary |
| Abilities |
As Binary:
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Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. Created by writerRoy Thomas and artistGene Colan, the characterfirst appeared as anofficer in theUnited States Air Force and a colleague of theKree superheroMar-Vell inMarvel Super-Heroes #13 (March 1968).[2][3] Danvers later became the first incarnation ofMs. Marvel inMs. Marvel #1 (cover-dated January 1977) after herDNA was fused with Mar-Vell's during an explosion, giving her superhuman powers. Debuting in theSilver Age of comics, the character was featured in a self-titled series in the late 1970s before becoming associated with the superhero teams theAvengers and theX-Men. The character has also been known asBinary,Warbird, andCaptain Marvel at various points in her history.[4][5]
Carol Danvers has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes, being labelled as a symbol of femaleempowerment. Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, includingvideo games,animatedtelevision series, and merchandise such astrading cards.Brie Larson portraysCarol Danvers in the live-actionMarvel Cinematic Universe filmsCaptain Marvel,Avengers: Endgame (both 2019),Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), andThe Marvels (2023).Mckenna Grace portrayed a young Carol inCaptain Marvel. Alexandra Daniels voices alternate reality versions of the character in theDisney+ animated seriesWhat If...? (2021).[6]
In an interview,Gerry Conway recalled the reason why Danvers was turned into a super hero, "It actually came about for fairly uncreative reasons... there was this idea, that I was kicking people off books in order to take over writing their books, this was of course not the case, at least from my point of view but given that how was they felt, I said toStan," "well is there any way that we could create some stuff so I'm not kicking people off books?" Stan had either just createdShe-Hulk or was thinking about creating her," and we thought, 'can we come up with another female super hero, that can use theMarvel name?'"[7]
The character debuted inMarvel Super-Heroes #13 (March 1968) by writerRoy Thomas and artistGene Colan.[8] In the story, she is anofficer in theUnited States Air Force and Security Chief of a restricted military base, where Danvers meets Dr. Walter Lawson, the humanalias ofalienKree heroCaptain Marvel.[9][10] In a later story, Danvers is caught in the explosion of a Kree device after trying to get close to Captain Marvel.[11] Although Captain Marvel manages to save her life, Danvers sustains serious injuries.[12]
Danvers resurfaces with superhuman abilities and becomes the heroMs. Marvel (created by writerGerry Conway and artistJohn Buscema) in a self-titled series in January 1977, at first written by Gerry Conway and later byChris Claremont. In the series, she is the editor ofWomen Magazine, a spin-off of theDaily Bugle.[13] It is revealed that the energy exposure from the explosion of a device called the "Psyche-Magnetron" caused Danvers's genetic structure to meld with Captain Marvel's, effectively turning her into a human-Kree hybrid.[14] Ms. Marvel had a series of semi-regular appearances inThe Avengers, with additional appearances with the Defenders,[15]Spider-Man,[16] theThing,[17] andIron Man.[18]
At the time of the publication ofMs. Marvel #1 in 1977, the title was self-consciously socially progressive for its time. This was reflected in the use of the word "Ms.", at the time associated with thefeminist movement,[19] and in Danvers fighting forequal pay for equal work in her civilian identity.[20]
InThe Avengers #200 (October 1980), which was written byBob Layton,David Michelinie,George Pérez, andJim Shooter, Ms. Marvel is kidnapped by a character named Marcus (the apparent son of Avengers foeImmortus) and taken to analternate dimension, where she is raped by Marcus and impregnated. She gives birth on Earth to a child that rapidly ages into another version of Marcus, who is ultimately unable to remain on Earth afterHawkeye mistakenly damages his machine and takes Ms. Marvel back to the alternate dimension with no opposition from the Avengers, who perceive Ms. Marvel and Marcus to have fallen in love. Comic book historian Carol A. Strickland criticized the storyline in an essay, "The Rape of Ms. Marvel", due to the storyline implying Marcus to have potentiallybrainwashed Danvers into falling in love with him.[21] Citing Marcus' line, "Finally, after relative weeks of such efforts—and admittedly, with a subtle boost from Immortus' machines—you became mine", Strickland posited that this constituted rape. As a former writer of the solo title, Chris Claremont also commented on the inappropriateness of the storyline, having been disallowed from having the character have a normal child and be asingle mother.[22]
Claremont wrote a follow-up to the Marcus story inThe Avengers Annual #10 (1981). In that story, Danvers is revealed to have returned to Earth—courtesy of Immortus's technology after Marcus continued to age and die of old age—but is attacked by the mutantRogue, who permanently absorbs Danvers' abilities and memories. Danvers' memories are restored byProfessor X, and an angry confrontation with the Avengers concerning their failure to realize Marcus had brainwashed her follows.[23]
In a later published flashback story, written by Claremont andSimon Furman, it was shown that Carol's enemyMystique had slowly and gleefully sadistically beaten Carol's psychiatrist and boyfriend Michael Barnett to death while being disguised as Carol herself. After this brought Carol in conflict with Mystique'sBrotherhood of Mutants group, Rogue stole Carol's powers and memories and afterwards tried to kill her by throwing her into theSan Francisco Bay, but Carol's life was saved bySpider-Woman.[24]
Claremont continued to develop the character in the titleTheUncanny X-Men. Danvers entersthe Pentagon and, while wiping the government's files on theX-Men, also deletes all records of herself in a symbolic break with her life as Ms. Marvel.[25] During an adventure in space with the X-Men, Danvers is changed courtesy of experimentation by the alien race, theBrood, into a newly empowered character called Binary (created by writer Chris Claremont and artistDave Cockrum).[26] Drawing on the power of a cosmic phenomenon called awhite hole, Danvers becomes capable of generating the power of a star. As Binary, the character has a number of encounters with the X-Men,[27] theNew Mutants,[28] and the British team,Excalibur,[29] as well as a solo adventure.[30]
Claremont expanded on the incident with the character Rogue by having the Carol Danvers persona manifest itself within Rogue's mind, sometimes overpowering Rogue's personality. This happens to Rogue on several occasions, which results in an uneasy armistice between the personalities within Rogue's mind.[31][32] After Rogue passes through the ancient, supernatural gateway called theSiege Perilous, the Ms. Marvel persona is separated from her as an independent entity. Within the same issue, the Ms. Marvel persona is killed byMagneto.[33]
Carol Danvers continued to make sporadic appearances, including being featured in the two issue mini-seriesX-Men Spotlight On... Starjammers[34] Two issues of the originalMs. Marvel title—never previously published due to the original series' cancellation—were printed in a quarterly anthology series.[35] That same year she appeared extensively in the storyline "Operation Galactic Storm". Near the conclusion of the story, Danvers lost her connection to the white hole she drew her powers from while diverting anti-matter from the Earth's sun left by the passing Nega Bomb, reverting to her original Ms. Marvel powers. She retained the energy manipulation and absorption powers she had as Binary, but on a smaller scale.[36]
After several more team and solo appearances[37] she rejoined the Avengers[38] with the new alias Warbird (created by writerKurt Busiek and artistGeorge Pérez). Busiek explored the character by having her developalcoholism, struggling to come to terms with the loss of her cosmic powers and memories. Danvers disgraced herself during the "Live Kree or Die" storyline[39] and was suspended from active duty.[40]
After a brief appearance in Marvel'salternate universe titleWhat If?,[41] the character was featured inIron Man,[42]Wolverine,[43] andThe Avengers[44] before making a cameo appearance inMutant X.[45]
As Warbird, the character returns to the Avengers and plays a key role in the "Kang Dynasty" plotline.[46]Kang the Conqueror's son Marcus, theScarlet Centurion, falls in love with her, but she rejects him, in part because he reminds her of Marcus, son of Kang's older alter ego Immortus, who raped her. The Scarlet Centurion nonetheless helps her to defeat theMaster of the World, a supervillain whose alien technology becomes the key to defeating Kang. In the course of the fight, Warbird kills the Master, and after the final victory over Kang she demands acourt martial to review her actions. The court martial finds her killing justified as an act of war, and Carol continues as an Avenger. After theAvengers disband, Warbird leaves the group, and, along with other prominent former Avengers likeWasp,Hank Pym,Falcon andWonder Man, is not included in theNew Avengers group soon formed byIron Man andCaptain America.[47]
The character was then featured as "Captain Marvel" in a false reality created by the mutantScarlet Witch in the 2005 miniseriesHouse of M.[48] In this reality, Danvers' had glimpsed at her potential, becoming its greatest hero. After seeing how great of a hero she can really be, she decided to fulfill her potential in the main Marvel universe.[49][50] Together with fellow Avenger Iron Man, Danvers also becomes a principal advocate of theSuperhuman Registration Act during the events of the 2006–07 "Civil War" storyline.[51] The story also continues in Ms. Marvel's own title as the character battles the anti-registration heroes led by Captain America.[52]
The storyline has major consequences for the New Avengers, which debuts in the 2007 seriesThe Mighty Avengers, with Danvers as a member.[53] Danvers enters into a relationship with fellow memberWonder Man,[54] appears in acrossover series with theTransformers,[55] and becomes leader of the Mighty Avengers.[56] The character makes an agreement withTony Stark, director ofS.H.I.E.L.D., to lead a covert strike team called Operation: Lightning Storm, its designated mission being the elimination of supervillains before they become global threats.[57]
Ms. Marvel is captured by the Brood on Monster Island, whereupon she found the Brood Queen. An intense confrontation ensued during which Ms. Marvel's powers are temporarily disabled, forcing her to fight the Brood Queen as Carol Danvers. At one point, she is stripped of her civilian clothing and forced to drift through space until she was able to access her powers.[58]
Ms. Marvel also plays a significant role in the 2008 storyline "Secret Invasion",[59] in which members of the shapeshifting alien race, theSkrulls, are revealed to have secretly infiltrated Earth by impersonating humans. She befriendsCaptain Marvel's Skrull impostor and proves to him that she is not a Skrull by revealing intimate details about their life together. At the conclusion of the war with the Skrulls,Norman Osborn is placed in charge of the registered Avengers team. Refusing to serve under Osborn, Ms. Marvel flees Avengers Tower,[60] and joins theNew Avengers,[61] becoming second-in-command.[62] Osborn appoints formerThunderbolt member Moonstone (Karla Sofen) as the "new" Ms. Marvel to hisDark Avengers team; Moonstone wears a variation of Ms. Marvel's original costume.[60] Osborn engineers a battle that results in Danvers's powers overloading, causing her apparent death. The character Moonstone takes over the title role in the ongoingMs. Marvel series.[63] Danvers returns with the aid of the New Avengers, a group ofMODOKembryos (creations of the organizationAdvanced Idea Mechanics [AIM]), and a character known as the "Storyteller", and she reclaims the title of Ms. Marvel from Karla Sofen.[64]
The increased use of Carol Danvers as a prominent character in many story arcs throughout this decade eventually prompted one commentator to note that "she's now the House of Ideas' premier heroine".[65]
In the conclusion of the second volume ofMs. Marvel, Carol Danvers battles her old nemesisMystique and a clone ofCaptain Marvel created by the Skrulls during the Secret Invasion, after they carry out a series of tragedies at temples belonging to the Church of Hala, a church dedicated to Mar-Vell.[66] Danvers later aids the allied forces ofSteve Rogers againstIron Patriot during theSiege of Asgard.[67][68][69] Danvers also begins to develop a friendship withSpider-Man. Though he infuriates her the first time they work together,[70] the two become closer when he helps her during the "Dark Reign" storyline, and she later admits to having feelings for him.[71] Following the conclusion of the "Siege" storyline, Ms. Marvel returns as a regular character in the second volume ofThe New Avengers.[72]
In July 2012, Carol Danvers assumed the mantle ofCaptain Marvel in an ongoing series written byKelly Sue DeConnick with art by Dexter Soy. For the title, artistJamie McKelvie redesigned Danvers' costume, giving her ajumpsuit that used her traditional colours and her sash, but also paid homage to her military roots.[73] McKelvie was DeConnick's first choice but originally completed the redesign as a bet with DeConnick.[74] In the series, Danvers explores her past. When describing her pitch for the series, DeConnick said atWonderCon 2012 that it could be "pretty much be summed up with 'Carol Danvers asChuck Yeager.'" She said the series would contemplate what Captain Marvel's legend means to Danvers, how she will wield it, and how the rest of theMarvel Universe reacts.[75]
Danvers also rejoined the main Avengers team as Captain Marvel in volume 5 ofThe Avengers and in the spin-off series,Avengers Assemble, also written by DeConnick.[76] Editor Lauren Sankovitch said that Marvel editors liked DeConnick's work and that adding her to the team would "get some lady power in the Avengers lineup". DeConnick said, "You might know this — I have a certain affection for [Carol Danvers]. And I decided, 'Well, if I'm deciding, there will be a slot available for her as well.'"[77]
In 2013, Carol Danvers starred in theCaptain Marvel /Avengers Assemblecrossover storyline, "The Enemy Within". In the story, Danvers and her Avenger teammates battleYon-Rogg, the Kree commander who was responsible for the explosion that caused Danvers to receive her powers, and in defeating the Kree Danvers loses her memories.[78] In November 2013, Marvel announced that Danvers would be joining theGuardians of the Galaxy beginning inFree Comic Book Day: Guardians of the Galaxy (May 2014) byBrian Michael Bendis andSara Pichelli.[79] In March 2014, Marvel launched an eighth volume ofCaptain Marvel written again by DeConnick and starring Danvers in the title role but drawn by artistDavid López. DeConnick said, "The big difference is we were grounded in New York City for the previous volume; at least in the latter part of it. With the newCaptain Marvel #1 we start in NYC but after that we're letting her go cosmic. Carol will be spending time off planet."[80] DeConnick initially planned to endCaptain Marvel in six issues. However, the success of the comic book series led her to work on more issues.[81]
During the 2015 "Secret Wars" storyline, Danvers headlined her own tie-in series,Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps co-written by DeConnick andKelly Thompson and drawn by López. In the series, Danvers leads an elite squadron of female fighter pilots stationed at an airbase, Hala Field, where she is the only superpowered being; this leads the corps to help Danvers answer questions about her origin, which puts her in conflict with the controlling forces ofBattleworld.[82] During the storyline, Danvers becomes a member ofA-Force, Battleworld's all-female team of Avengers. The series, written byG. Willow Wilson, continued into Marvel's "All-New, All-Different Marvel" relaunch campaign that followed "Secret Wars", with Danvers in a key role.[83]
Continuing with the All-New, All-Different Marvel initiative, Danvers starred in the ninth volume ofCaptain Marvel, written byAgent Carter showrunners Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas, with artwork byKris Anka, which debuted in October 2015. The series, set eight months after "Secret Wars", sees Danvers taking over the responsibilities ofS.W.O.R.D., a military agency that was previously designated to protect Earth from intergalactic threats. EditorSana Amanat said, "This is really meant to be the next level for Captain Marvel. Carol is really meant to be a soldier and a commander, and also a diplomat. We're really trying to build up this space complex and this space world."[84] At this time, Danvers also joinedThe Ultimates. Series writerAl Ewing said, "Carol's currently runningAlpha Flight, which is Earth's premier space agency. [She has] seen the highs and the lows of the superhero business, and come out the other side. Right now, Carol's in the ascendant, culturally, both in-universe and outside it... Carol's story inThe Ultimates is very much about her links with the ordinary super-hero world, and about trying to form a bridge between that world and the world of The Ultimates."[85]
In 2016, Danvers played a predominant role in the storyline "Civil War II", the core miniseries of which was written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated byDavid Marquez. In the story, Danvers is the leader of a faction of superheroes who wish to use the precognitive power of theInhumanUlysses Cain to profile people who in his visions, will commit future crimes. About her position Bendis stated, "From Carol's point of view, she is like, 'You're telling me the world is still turning at the end of the day and everyone is safe? I don't care... If it keeps us safe, that's fine.'"[86] During the storyline, Carol headed an effort to systematically lock up citizens without a trial for crimes they had not yet committed, and might never do, and the event culminated in that she killed her Avengers teammateTony Stark, who had previously made a prolonged effort to help her recover from her alcoholism.[87][88] This has been criticised as bad writing that did not fit with Carol's personality, and nearly destroyed her as a character.[89][90][91]
Following the conclusion of "Civil War II", Danvers starred inThe Mighty Captain Marvel, by writerMargaret Stohl and artist Ramon Rosanas, which sees Danvers become a household name. Stohl explained, "She will be one of the most popular heroes on the planet—but that's not something she is very comfortable with. And of course she's lost a lot of folks that she's loved so she has to cope with that, too. That being said, she still has a job to do as commander of the Alpha Flight. Her latest mission being recruiting and training new cadets. It'll also bring with it a mysterious danger that will threaten everything Carol has built."[92]
Beginning in July 2018, Danvers headlined a limited series,The Life of Captain Marvel, by Stohl and artistCarlos Pacheco. The series is described as a "retelling" of Danvers' origin story, but Stohl insisted that it is not a "reinvention" explaining, "You look through a different lens. It's nothing you'll expect and nothing you've seen happen, but there will be parts of her life that change the context of what you've seen before, so it's telling the other side of the story, of how she came to be." Stohl also said that there would be similarities with the2019 film, but the film is "its own thing".[93] The series reveals that Danvers' mother is Kree and that the blast that was responsible for her powers only awakened her preexisting Kree genes, and did not fuse her human DNA with Mar-Vell's Kree DNA asoriginally written.[94]
In early 2019 Danvers starred in the tenth volume ofCaptain Marvel written byKelly Thompson and drawn by Carmen Carnero. The story sees Danvers return to New York City after a stint in space and reconnect with allies and friends like Iron Man and Spider-Woman, as well as explore new relationships. Thompson teased, "There will definitely be some romance and it may be someone we all know and have seen before in Marvel Comics."[95]
Danvers plays a major role in the 2020 "Empyre" crossover storyline written by Al Ewing andDan Slott, in which Danvers is elected as theSupreme Accuser of the newly forged Kree/Skrull alliance underHulkling and leads her own corps of Accusers that includes Spider-Woman,Hazmat andWar Machine.[96][97] During an investigation, Danvers discovers that she has a half-sister namedLauri-Ell, who was genetically engineered using her mother's DNA.[98]
WithMs. Marvel #1 in 1977, writerGerry Conway played a significant role in the character's development, writing in his introduction to the series, "you might see a parallel betweenher quest for identity, and the modern woman's quest for raised consciousness, for self-liberation, for identity".[99]
Ms. Marvel's uniform and abilities, however, were derived from the character's then-contemporary male counterpart: Captain Marvel. TheMs. Marvelletters page ("Ms. Prints") featured letters debating whether or not the character was feminist. Reader (and frequentletterhack) Jana C. Hollingsworth took issue with Ms. Marvel's entire origin:
For the eleven years I've been a comics fan, I've been proud of how Marvel resisted the temptation to create male-based heroines à la Supergirl. It's been proudly proclaimed that Ms. Marvel isnotMarvel Girl; well, maybe the early Marvel Girl did have weak powers and an insipid personality, but at least her powers wereher powers and her personality washer personality.... I hope you can change her costume if it's all possible, and keep her on her own instead of associating her with Captain Marvel....[100]
Another reader had issue with the character's outfit: "Question: where is a woman who wears long sleeves, gloves, high boots and a scarf (winter wear), and at the same time has a bare back, belly, and legs? The Arctic equator? That costume requires a few alterations."[101] These questions, and the controversial rape inThe Avengers #200, caused many readers to question the character's portrayal, and whether she was a good role model for female readers:[102]
As Carol [Strickland] pointed out in her article inLOC [#1], women tend to get very short shrift in comics. They are either portrayed as wallflowers or as supermacho insensitive men with different body forms, who almost invariably feel guilty about their lack of femininity. And it's always seemed to me that, why does this have to be exclusive? Can you not have a woman who is ruthless and capable and courageous and articulate and intelligent and all the other buzz-words—heroic when the need arises, and yet feminine and gentle and compassionate, at others? That was what I tried to do with Ms. Marvel. I tried to create a character who had all the attributes that made her a top-secret agent yet at the same time was a compassionate, warm, humorous, witty, intelligent, attractive woman.
It has been noted that "Danvers' initial appearances portrayed her as a strong character, but that changed over time—even after she gained super powers."[103] When Ms. Marvel received her own title in the 2000s, Marvel Comics was "determined to have the character take center stage in the Marvel Universe", with "Joe Quesada and the other powers [having] had the character play major roles in their huge 'House of M' crossover, in the 'New Avengers' and in the gargantuan success that is 'Civil War'." "Writer Brian Reed has had Ms. Marvel overcome worthy challenges ranging from alien invasions, time-traveling sorcerers and former teammates turned enemy."[104] Brian Reed's characterization of Ms. Marvel (in the "War of the Marvels" story arc[64]) has been said to be "an engaging mix of bravado and aggression juxtaposed with compassion and empathy."[65]
As Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers initially possessed superhuman strength, speed, endurance, stamina, and physical durability.[105] She has a precognitive "seventh sense" similar to a form of cosmic awareness,[10][106] and a perfectly amalgamated human/Kree hybrid physiology that rendered her resistant to most toxins and poisons.[107][108][109][110] She originally only had the power of flight thanks to a contraption under her suit.
Captain Marvel is superhumanly strong thanks both to her hybrid physiology and her ability to strengthen herself by absorbing energy. The specific level of strength has varied over the years, significantly increasing in recent times (especially after first becoming Binary), and is dependent on how empowered she is. Since she is able to absorb and manipulate various types of energy, she can use this redirected energy to temporarily increase her physical strength. Currently, her strength level at its resting rate allowed her to support the weight of a deadCelestial as one fell to Earth. She also possesses superhuman endurance, stamina, agility, durability, and reflexes.[108][111][112][113][114] Although her top speed is unknown, she is capable of interplanetary flight (without additional oxygen),[115] suggesting, at least, that she can go beyond ultrasonic limits. Carol Danvers retains her "seventh sense",[116][117][118] and can discharge explosive blasts ofradiant energy, which she fires from her fingertips.[119][120] She also demonstrates the ability to absorb other forms of energy, such as electricity, to further magnify her strength and energy projection, up to the force of an exploding nuclear weapon.[54][121] Furthermore, she can temporarily assume her Binary form if empowered with a high enough infusion of energy.[122][123][124] Danvers cannot absorb magical energy without consequence, although she aidedDoctor Strange in the defeat of the mystic menace, Sir Warren Traveler.[125] Thanks to her regenerative healing factor, Danvers is also able to recover faster and more competently than normal rate.[126][127][128][129] Her regenerative healing factor allows her to have a form of decelerated aging and longevity.[130][110] Additionally, Carol Danvers is a trained armed and unarmed hand-to-hand combattant,[131][132][133] pilot, and spy.
Carol Danvers first became Binary after being subjected to experiments performed by Brood scientists that physically linked her to the energy of a "white hole", allowing full control and manipulation of stellar energies, and therefore control over heat, theelectromagnetic spectrum andgravity.Light speed travel and the ability to survive in the vacuum of space were also possible.[134]
In Carol's Binary form, her physical power and energy manipulation levels are much more powerful than in her regular state, but she reached her upper limits and overexerted herself when she greatly helped to cleanse the Earth's Sun from being gradually destroyed by an antimatter infection.[36]
Tom Stewart ofScreen Rant said that Carol Danvers, known by multiple identities such as Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Binary, and Warbird, remains a constant character despite her various roles. They found Danvers to be one of Marvel Comics' strongest and most relatable characters, who has been a significant figure since 1968 and has proudly held the Captain Marvel title since 2012. Stewart praised recent writers, like Kelly DeConnick, for elevating Captain Marvel to become one of Marvel's most popular and dynamic characters in recent years.[135] Sara Century ofSyfy stated that Danvers has cultivated one of the most devoted fan followings among Marvel characters, largely due to her flaws rather than despite them. They noted that female characters often face vilification for their failures, but Danvers' ability to learn from her mistakes and set aside her ego distinguishes her as a crucial figure in Marvel's canon. Century praised Danvers for being one of the most important characters due to this characteristic.[136] Elise Ringo ofTor.com said that they appreciate Danvers for her unapologetic confidence and self-assuredness. Ringo praised Danvers for her refusal to let anyone diminish her sense of self-worth and for embodying a power fantasy that resonates with many, particularly women. They noted that her assertiveness stands in contrast to societal expectations for women to be modest and deferential, which makes Danvers' refusal to conform both inspiring and empowering. Ringo highlighted that Danvers' strength reflects broader feminist themes about challenging limitations and embracing one's full potential.[137] Shelly Tan ofThe Washington Post asserted that Captain Marvel's legacy reaches beyond the film world, highlighting Danvers' extensive and varied history. Tan noted that Danvers' portrayal often mirrors the broader challenges and achievements faced by female superheroes in comic books, reflecting the character's evolution through both successes and setbacks.[138]
Dorian Lynskey [Wikidata] ofThe Guardian found that the success of Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel is attributed more to compelling storytelling than to identity politics. Lynskey highlighted that when Danvers first had her solo book as Ms. Marvel in 1977, she was positioned as Marvel's token feminist role model, likened to a superpoweredGloria Steinem.[139] Andrew Wheeler ofComicsAlliance named Danvers "Marvel's Biggest Female Hero," stating that under Kelly DeConnick's direction, Captain Marvel has reached her full potential. Wheeler noted that she no longer feels like a second-stringer or a legacy character. Instead, she is a quintessential superhero, not defined by her body or diminished by her gender. The name "Captain Marvel" and her militaristic, dignified costume are crucial to her newfound prominence.[140] Patrick A. Reed ofComicsAlliance further declared that Danvers is one of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe and one of Marvel's most powerful and popular characters. Reed highlighted that she stars in her own best-selling series, is a prominent member of The Avengers and The Ultimates, and is featured on merchandise ranging from apparel to action figures. Additionally, they noted her significant role in the "Phase Three" expansion of Marvel's movie universe.[141] Susana Polo ofPolygon wrote that fans had long been requesting a female-led Marvel movie, but many of Marvel Comics' most famous superheroines, such asRogue,Storm, andJean Grey, had their film rights held by20th Century Fox. With theBlack Widow movie only recently becoming a reality, Polo noted that Captain Marvel, portrayed by Danvers, was not only the most powerful superheroine Marvel Studios could have chosen but also the most notable one.[142] Richard Newby ofThe Hollywood Reporter stated that Danvers is unique and hard to compare to other superheroes. They found her entry into the MCU exciting due to her distinctiveness. Newby praised her for overcoming numerous challenges and achieving both relevance and dominance in a field where female legacy characters often struggle. They highlighted her journey of going "higher, further, faster" and ultimately becoming exactly who she is meant to be.[143]
Alan Kistler ofThe Mary Sue described Danvers as a "fantastic hero," noting the rapid transformation of her status from a "B+" character to anA-list hero. Kistler praised her evolution under DeConnick's influence, emphasizing that Danvers now clearly deserves her own movie or live-action series.[144] Delia Harrington ofDen of Geek described Danvers as "one of Marvel's most popular heroes," noting her enduring appeal since her debut in 1968. Harrington highlighted that, despite numerous incarnations and transformations, Danvers' core traits—such as her loyalty, impulsive nature, independent spirit, and love of pop culture references—have consistently defined her as a fan favorite.[145] Mike Cecchini ofDen of Geek included Danvers in their "5 Female Marvel Superheroes Who Need Solo Films" list.[146] Mey Rude ofAutostraddle stated that Captain Marvel has gained a significant and vocal following online in recent years. Rude praised Kelly DeConnick for transforming Captain Marvel into a prominent superhero and feminist icon, now also set to star in her own upcoming movie.[147] Rude also ranked Captain Marvel first in their "11 Female Superheroes I Wish Marvel Would Make Movies About" list.[148] Arnold T. Blumberg ofIGN referred to Danvers as a "feminist icon almost from the moment of her debut."[149]IGN also ranked her Ms. Marvel persona 11th on their "Top 50 Avengers" list, making her the highest-ranked female character.[150] Aparna Ukil ofSportskeeda ranked Danvers 1st in their "5 Best Female Comic Book Heroes" list.[151]
Deidre Kaye ofScary Mommy ranked Danvers 2nd on their list of "195+ Marvel Female Characters Who Are Truly Heroic," describing her as one of the "most popular and well-loved female Marvel characters." Kaye highlighted Danvers as an ideal female STEM role model, noting her transition from a girl dreaming of space exploration to becoming an Air Force pilot and eventually working for NASA.[152] Jo-Anne Rowney ofDaily Mirror ranked Danvers 3rd in their "Best Female Superheroes Of All Time" list and praised her as one of the most powerful superheroes.[153] Darren Franich ofEntertainment Weekly ranked Danvers 6th in their "Let's Rank Every Avenger Ever" list. They noted that Danvers has experienced a significant resurgence in recent years, shedding her previous identity as "Ms. Marvel" to become the premier Captain Marvel. Franich praised her transformation, highlighting how she has evolved from a team player to a legendary figure poised for cinematic prominence.[154] Rob Bricken ofGizmodo ranked Danvers 6th in their "Every Member Of The Avengers, Ranked" list. They described her as Marvel's "better" answer to Superman and Wonder Woman, highlighting her status as one of the Avengers' most formidable members. Bricken praised the character for becoming an essential part of the team, emphasizing her indispensable role since adopting the mantle of Captain Marvel.[155]
Tanzim Pardiwalla ofMashable included Danvers in their "8 Badass Women of Marvel We Cannot Stop Fangirling Over" list. Pardiwalla praised Danvers for her compelling origin story and resilience, stating that her motto, "Higher. Faster. Stronger," reflects her determination. They highlighted Danvers' ability to overcome obstacles and continue striving, which contributes to her status as a powerful and inspiring icon.[156] Sam Maggs ofMarie Claire ranked Danvers 10th in their "Feminist Ranking of Female Superheroes" list, highlighting her as one of the "most feminist superheroes on the market." Maggs lauded Danvers for her pre-superpower accomplishments as an Air Force pilot and her enduring strength and resilience. They praised Danvers' adventurous spirit, noting her space travels with her cat and her role in the Avengers. Maggs also emphasized that Danvers maintains the original Captain Marvel's costume without unnecessary alterations, reflecting her strong, unapologetic character.[157] Lance Cartelli ofComicBook.com ranked Danvers 17th in their "50 Most Important Superheroes Ever" list, asserting that despite her film debut yet to be released, Captain Marvel has already proven her significance. Cartelli highlighted Danvers' longstanding commitment to duty and honor, noting that she has been an important figure since her debut in 1967, even as her character has evolved through various iterations.[158] George Marston ofNewsarama ranked ranked Danvers 9th in their "Best Female Superheroes" list, asserting that she is one of the most powerful and arguably the top female hero in the Marvel Universe. Marston praised Danvers for her cosmic powers, fighter pilot background, high-profile movie, and significant Avengers membership, describing her as a quintessential superhero in a streamlined package.[159] Marston also ranked her 8th in their "Best Avengers Members of All Time" list, highlighting her importance and impact within the Avengers.[160]
Hugh Armitage ofDigital Spy included Danvers in their "8 Female Comic Book Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movies" list, describing her as a "noble and super strong character."[161] Mason Downey ofGameSpot ranked Danvers 11th in their "15 Favorite Female Superheroes" list. Downey highlighted that Danvers is currently one of the most popular female superheroes, bolstered by a highly anticipated movie. They noted that Danvers' iconic status in the Marvel universe predates her film debut, thanks in large part to the influential work of Kelly Sue DeConnick, which emphasized her defining motto of "higher, further, faster, more."[162] David Harth ofComic Book Resources ranked Danvers 7th in their "10 Best Marvel Legacy Heroes" list. Harth noted that althoughCaptain Marvel's role in the Marvel Universe was initially secondary, Danvers significantly elevated the character when she took on the mantle. Despite a challenging journey during her time as Ms. Marvel, Danvers has established Captain Marvel as a leading figure in the Marvel Universe. As one of the most powerful female heroes, she is consistently at the forefront, making the Captain Marvel title distinctly her own.[163] Madeline Catalano ofMovieWeb highlighted that while the mantle of Captain Marvel has been held by various characters, Danvers stands out as one of the most relevant and formidable in the role. Her portrayal as Captain Marvel is seen as particularly powerful and significant among the many who have worn the title.[164] Marco Vito Oddo and Jason Robbins ofCollider ranked Danvers 13th in their "20 Most Powerful Marvel Characters" list, noting that while Captain Marvel's powers are impressive on-screen, she is even more formidable in the comics.[165]
George Carmona ofComics Beat included Danvers in their list of the top ten best pilots in comics.[166] Joshua Corvington ofSportskeeda ranked her ninth among the most overpowered superheroes in the Marvel Universe.[167] Aaron Young ofLooper placed Danvers thirteenth on their list of the strongest superheroes in history.[168]The A.V. Club ranked her twentieth in their compilation of the best Marvel characters.[169]Brent Frankenhoff ofComics Buyer's Guide listed her Ms. Marvel persona twenty-ninth in their ranking of the sexiest women in comics.[170]
Additionally, Danvers consistently ranks highly across various superhero lists.Screen Rant andComic Book Resources frequently feature her among the top Avengers, powerful superheroes, and iconic Captain Marvel versions. She is particularly noted for her strength and prominence, holding top spots in categories like most powerful Avengers, best costumes, and most influential cosmic characters.[171]
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Rachel Edidin ofWired asserted that Danvers has become a fan favorite, found especially strong support from the Carol Corps, a notably close-knit and predominantly female fanbase. Edidin praised the Corps for their vibrant and creative expressions of fandom, including crafting and cosplay, and their impactful contributions such as fundraising for girls' leadership initiatives and providing comfort through knitwear.[172] Alex Abad-Santos ofVox said that Kelly Sue DeConnick's 2012Captain Marvel comic, which propelled Danvers to a leadership role in the Avengers, also sparked the creation of the Carol Corps fandom. They found that this fan community, which is active online and at conventions, not only celebrates Danvers but also challenges the comic book industry's historical neglect of female characters and readers. Abad-Santos praised the Carol Corps for representing Danvers's resilience and for mirroring the character's journey toward prominence and inclusivity within the Marvel universe.[173] Janelle Okwodu ofVogue stated thatCaptain Marvel achieved significant success due to its comic reboot and the enthusiastic support of its fanbase, the Carol Corps. They noted that this success could pave the way for a new wave of female-led comic titles and potentially influence the film industry similarly. Okwodu praised the film's potential to mirror the impact ofWonder Woman on box office trends, suggesting thatCaptain Marvel could be a catalyst for more Marvel female characters to gain prominence on the big screen.[114]
Elise Ringo ofTor.com found that the Carol Corps represented more than just fan enthusiasm for a single superhero; it became a symbol of inclusivity and openness within the comics community, particularly for female fans and those feeling marginalized by mainstream fandom. Ringo praised the Carol Corps for its role in fostering a new, female-oriented comic book fandom, as highlighted by the Vulture panel at NYCC 2014 titled "Carol Corps and Beyond: The Future of Female Fandom."[137] Abraham Josephine Riesman ofVulture noted that althoughCaptain Marvel has not led sales charts, it has become a significant fan phenomenon. The series inspired the formation of the Carol Corps, who celebrate Danvers, feminism, and superhero comics. Riesman praised the Carol Corps for its cultural impact, which led to a dedicated panel at New York Comic Con, reflecting the strong presence and enthusiasm of its members. Riesman highlighted Danvers as an engaging character with a unique background and personal traits, contributing to the fervent excitement around her big-screen debut in 2018.[174] Caitlin Rosberg ofPolygon observed that the comic book industry has historically been unwelcoming to new fans, particularly those who are not white or male. However, Rosberg noted that the rise of the Carol Corps and the announcement of Danvers as Captain Marvel marked a significant moment of change. This period saw a more welcoming environment for women, supported by other influential works and characters like those inNimona,Lumberjanes, andMs. Marvel. Rosberg highlighted how the Carol Corps contributed to this shift, with their active presence on social media, at conventions, and in their passionate support for diverse comic book stories.[175]
The role of Carol Danvers has garnered interest from various actors who have expressed their desire to portray the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Canadian actressKatheryn Winnick shared fan art on her Instagram that showcases her in the character's costume in 2014. Winnick expressed her gratitude to her fans for their support and excitement surrounding the potential role, stating, "Got the greatest and most loyal fans out there!" onInstagram.[176][177] In 2015, American actressBryce Dallas Howard also indicated her interest in taking on the role of Danvers.[178][179] This interest was echoed by American actress and martial artistRonda Rousey, who also shared her desire to portray Danvers through social media in 2015. She initially shared her enthusiasm for the role during aRedditAMA and later showcasedfan art of herself as the character on herInstagram account.[180][181] She then received numerous edits of herself portrayed as Danvers in both her Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel forms on social media, which led to significant press coverage.[182]
Danvers was adapted into a feature film that garnered substantial attention. In February 2019, she made her cinematic debut in her own film,Captain Marvel, which quickly gained widespread popularity. Portrayed byBrie Larson, the film grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide.[183] It marked a significant milestone as the first female-led superhero film to surpass this mark.[184] It also became thefifth-highest-grossing film of 2019 and the23rd-highest-grossing film of all time during its theatrical run.[185]
The character's influence has extended beyond the screen, impacting cultural trends and costume choices. In October 2019,FandangoNOW announced that the Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel costume emerged as the most popular femaleHalloween costume according to their survey.[186] Furthermore,BuyCostumes.com reported Danvers' Captain Marvel as the sixth most popular Halloween costume for adults in October 2022, with Americanmedia personalityParis Hilton being among those who dressed as her for Halloween.[187][188]
The popularity of Danvers has resulted in her representation across various forms of media and entertainment. In 2019, awax figure of Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel was unveiled atMadame Tussauds New York, inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) incarnation of the character.[189] In 2022,Disneyland Paris inaugurated aMarvel Cinematic Universe–themed area called theAvengers Campus located atWalt Disney Studios Park.[190] It featured the attractionAvengers Assemble: Flight Force, a theme park ride based on the MCU iterations ofCarol Danvers andTony Stark, who serve as the protagonists of the attraction's lore.[191]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in the 1995 "Age of Apocalypse" storyline. A powerless Danvers helps Logan andGateway escape at the cost of her life, only to be "healed" and used byDonald Pierce as a living weapon against her friends.[192]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears inAge of Sentry. She is a sidekick to theSentry.[193]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in the 2013 "Age of Ultron" storyline. A version of Captain Marvel was seen vacationing in London when theUltron Sentinels arrive. Captain Marvel is assisted in the fight against the Ultron Sentinels byCaptain Britain andMI-13. After Computer Graham and Magic Boots Mel are killed in battle, Captain Marvel and Captain Britain sacrifice their lives to stop the Ultron Sentinels that were invading London.[194]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in theAmalgam Comics universe. She was combined withHelena Bertinelli of DC Comics and became this reality'sHuntress. She is a rogue ex-government solo agent (although that may merely have been a cover story for a deep mission) who uses her specialized skills and training as an agent for hire. Her crossbow was developed for her byHawkeye (ClintArcher) of the Judgment League Avengers.[195] She appears in theLegends of the Dark Claw one-shot where she discoversDark Claw's secret identity and aids him in tracking down the Hyena.[196]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in the pages of "Avengers: Forever". A variation of her has a vision of different variants of herself like a World War II version of herself, a prehistoric version of herself riding aPteranodon, and the Earth-616 version of herself. She is shown to be a prisoner of the Hellfire Church as they prepare to receive the falling birds as it is revealed that this world is ruled byDark Phoenix of the Multiversal Masters of Evil. When a crocodile soldier kicks her in order to get Carol to pick up the birds, Carol attacks the crocodile soldier until the other Hellfire Church members attack her. During one of the Hellfire Church's hunt, Carol saves the baby birds without them knowing. When the baby birds start flying, Carol starts to go on the offensive with the Hellfire Church. They start to attack her when the baby birds get away. Her chains are accidentally removed enabling Carol to fly away from them. She would later return to defeat the Hellfire Church. Afterwards while flying, she crashes into the Omni-Carrier where she meets other versions of Carol Danvers who help her on to the Omni-Carrier as she finds that her visions are real. Danvers gives his report as he orders Ranger to get their latest recruit to her quarters to prepare her for training. Danvers orders Tracker to take the Omni-Carrier to the next Earth. They are being led there byGhost Rider.[197]
When the Council of Red attack Avengers Tower in the God Quarry, the Carol Corps take on the Council of Red members who can fly.[198] After the remaining members of the Council of Red retreated after many of its numbers were decimated byOld Man Phoenix and the granddaughters ofKing Thor, the Carol Corps fight the Doctor Doom variants that are loyal toDoom Supreme.[199]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears inDeadpool Kills Deadpool. She along with a version ofInvisible Woman were captured byDreadpool.[200]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in the titleExiles. She is an evil version joining thealternate universe explorersWeapon X and becoming the lover of master villainHyperion.[201]
Alternate versions of Carol Danvers appear during the 2018 "Infinity Countdown" storyline. Danvers of the main timeline sees several alternate universe versions of herself:
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in the Warp World, a copy of theMarvel Universe folded in half during theInfinity Wars storyline. She was fused withJustice Peace, creating Captain Peace. She travels from theyear 2099 to the present where she tells Weapon Hex (fusion betweenScarlet Witch andX-23) that her victory against the Demon invasion caused theMartians to invade Earth.[203]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in theMarvel Mangaverse. She was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and stationed in Japan. AfterSunfire and his allies destroyed their base and killed Carol's partner,Rachel Leighton, Carol tried to fight, but was wounded bySilver Samurai andLady Deathstrike. After being healed at the hospital, she developed superpowers and infiltrated theHand's base and took notes about their plans after dispatching the resurrectedElektra. She then took the mantle ofCaptain America and savedSpider-Man and helped the other heroes battling the Hand. She displays superhuman strength and a near-invulnerability in the miniseries. No genuine explanation is given to how her powers came to exist in the Mangaverse (though it is implied that she somehow gained them after exposure to attacks from the Rings of the Mandarin, as she claims she can feel the power of the Rings while climbing Mt. Fuji in the final issue of the series, indicating she followed them back to their present location on foot from the air base.), as she appears at first as a normal human.[204]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears inMarvel Universe Vs. The Punisher. She was part of the population who were infected from a virus which was accidentally spread by thePunisher and turned the people into cannibals. She allied with theThing, but was later killed by the Punisher.[205]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears theMarvel Zombies universe (Earth-2149). She and the other Avengers disregard the seemingly crazed ramblings ofAsh Williams, only for his warnings to prove true as she is attacked and infected by the more powerful, zombifiedSentry mere minutes after, turning Carol into a zombie with an insatiable hunger for human flesh.[206]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in a possible future. An older Danvers assistsWolverine and Maria Hill in an assault on Latveria.[207]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears inUltimate Marvel imprint. She has no superhuman abilities and is namedCaptain Carol Danvers in the "Ultimate Galactus Trilogy" storyline. As aU.S. Air Force officer, she was assigned to work onMahr Vehl's security detail withNick Fury when Earth was threatened byGah Lak Tus.[208][209][210] In the titleUltimate Power, the character becomes acting director ofS.H.I.E.L.D. after Fury's disappearance.[211] Her first missions involved working with theFantastic Four and theX-Men opposing threats likeApocalypse,[212] and theSilver Surfer.[213] InUltimate Spider-Man, she works on apprehendingNorman Osborn after he escapes from the Triskelion.[214] Things got difficult for her when Norman lied to the press that S.H.I.E.L.D. wrongly imprisoned him for trying to make the world a safer place, putting the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents out of a job.[214]
She receives help fromSpider-Man (Peter Parker) after she arrests him in public, hoping that it would lure Norman to her. She summoned a press release and hadHarry Osborn tell the reporters the truth that Norman was a horrible person for experimenting on himself and killing his mother.[214] Outraged, Norman went to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier and attacked his son along with her, Spider-Man, and the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents on board. Norman accidentally killed Harry and, feeling guilty, tells the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to kill him. Spider-Man becomes angry at Danvers because Harry died on her watch and told her to stay out of his life. She did not do as he asked, but she still felt sorry for him.[215]
As S.H.I.E.L.D. Director, Danvers was put in command of the newly formed New Ultimates. When Loki attempted another invasion of Earth, Danvers and the women of the team (Zarda andValkyrie) were placed under a spell byAmora. Danvers, using technology, was able to resist the spell and was able to free the rest of the team to battle Loki's forces.[216]
After Spider-Man was captured and replaced by theChameleon, Danvers decided that having Peter, untrained, loose in the city was doing more harm than good. She approachedMay Parker and they both agreed that Peter would attend training lessons from individual members of the New Ultimates.[217]
Danvers and her New Ultimates battled Nick Fury and his Avengers while each side accused the other of being traitors to S.H.I.E.L.D. and the United States of America. During the fight, Danvers was hit by a Police Cruiser, leaving her in critical condition. Her role as S.H.I.E.L.D. Director was then passed on toGregory Stark, the one that had in fact engineered the events from the start.[218] After Stark is killed, Fury replaced Danvers as director.[219]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in theUniverse X limited series. She allied with Mar-Vell and, along withNova,Quasar, andStarlord, formed the Realm Marvel.[220][221]
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in the universe of theVenomizedRocket Raccoon. The Kree put a bounty on her as Captain America. Rocket planned to kill Captain America and claim the bounty, but they were evenly matched causing the battle to not end, until Rocket was pulled into another dimension.[222]
Alternate versions of Carol Danvers appear in theWhat If? series:
An alternate version of Carol Danvers appears in the 2004–2006 miniseries trilogyX-Men: The End. She exists as pure energy and controls theStarjammers' spaceship,The Starjammer.[226]
Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel appears in media set in theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed byBrie Larson. This version was originally a test pilot working underDr. Wendy Lawson in 1989 before she was shot down by aKree squadron while piloting a plane with an experimentalengine, which granted her her powers. For her first appearance in her live-actioneponymous film (2019),[241][242] her "Binary" powers take on a fiery appearance, which was influenced by a more scientifically accurate interpretation of her abilities compared to previous depictions along with influence from theanime seriesDragon Ball Z,[243] as well as other comic books andvideo games.[244] FollowingCaptain Marvel, Danvers subsequently appears in the live-action filmsAvengers: Endgame (2019),[245][246][247]Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021),[248] andThe Marvels (2023),[249] along with the live-actionDisney+ seriesMs. Marvel.[250] Additionally, alternate timeline versions of Danvers appear in the Disney+ animated seriesWhat If...? (2021), voiced by Alexandra Daniels.[6]
| Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Marvel (1977–1979) | |||
| Essential Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1 | Ms. Marvel #1–23;Marvel Super-Heroes Magazine #10–11;Avengers Annual #10 | February 2007 | 978-0-7851-2499-3 (SC) |
| Ms. Marvel Epic Collection, Vol. 1: This Woman, This Warrior | Ms. Marvel #1–14;Marvel Team-Up #61–62;Defenders #57 | January 2019 | 978-1-302-91639-8 (SC) |
| Ms. Marvel Epic Collection, Vol. 2: The Woman Who Fell to Earth | Ms. Marvel #15–23;Marvel Two-In-One #51;Marvel Super-Heroes #10–11;Avengers #200, Annual #10; material fromAvengers #197–199;Marvel Fanfare #24 | May 2019 | 978-1-302-91802-6 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Ms. Marvel: A Hero is Born | Ms. Marvel #1–23;Marvel Team-Up #61–62, #76–77;Defenders #57;Marvel Two-In-One #51;Marvel Super-Heroes #10–11;Avengers #200, Annual #10; material fromAvengers #197–199;Marvel Fanfare #24 | February 2019 | 978-1-302-91539-1 (HC) |
| Ms. Marvel (2006–2010) | |||
| Vol. 1: Best of the Best | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #1–5;Giant-Size Ms. Marvel | October 2006 | 978-0-7851-2281-4 (HC) 978-0-7851-1996-8 (SC) |
| Vol. 2: Civil War | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #6–10;Ms. Marvel Special | March 2007 | 978-0-7851-2304-0 (HC) 978-0-7851-2305-7 (SC) |
| Vol. 3: Operation Lightning Storm | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #11–17 | October 2007 | 978-0-7851-2890-8 (HC) 978-0-7851-2449-8 (SC) |
| Vol. 4: Monster Smash | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #18–24 | March 2008 | 978-0-7851-3018-5 (HC) 978-0-7851-2813-7 (SC) |
| Vol. 5: Secret Invasion | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #25–30 | October 2008 | 978-0-7851-3019-2 (HC) 978-0-7851-3299-8 (SC) |
| Vol. 6: Ascension | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #31–34,Annual #1;Ms. Marvel Special: Storyteller | March 2009 | 978-0-7851-3457-2 (HC) 978-0-7851-3178-6 (SC) |
| Vol. 7: Dark Reign | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #35–41 | September 2009 | 978-0-7851-3838-9 (HC) 978-0-7851-3839-6 (SC) |
| Vol. 8: War of the Marvels | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #42–46 | December 2009 | 978-0-7851-3840-2 (HC) 978-0-7851-3841-9 (SC) |
| Vol. 9: Best You Can Be | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #47–50 | April 2010 | 978-0-7851-4573-8 (HC) 978-0-7851-4574-5 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers—The Ms. Marvel Years, Vol. 1 | Giant-Size Ms. Marvel #1;Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #1–17; andMs. Marvel Special #1 | February 2018 | 978-1-302-91014-3 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers—The Ms. Marvel Years, Vol. 2 | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #18–34; and Annual #1 | June 2018 | 978-1-302-91174-4 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers—The Ms. Marvel Years, Vol. 3 | Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #35–50;Ms. Marvel Special: Storyteller; andSiege: Spider-Man | December 2018 | 978-1-302-91563-6 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel (2012–2014) | |||
| Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight | Captain Marvel vol. 7 #1–6 | January 2013 | 978-0-7851-6549-1 (SC) |
| Vol. 2: Down | Captain Marvel vol. 7 #7–12 | June 2013 | 978-0-7851-6550-7 (SC) |
| Avengers: The Enemy Within | Avengers: The Enemy Within #1;Captain Marvel vol. 7 #13–14, 17;Avengers Assemble Vol. 2 #16–17 | December 2013 | 978-0-7851-8403-4 (SC) |
| Infinity Companion | Captain Marvel Vol. 7 #15–16 | April 2014 | 978-0-7851-8886-5 (HC) |
| Captain Marvel: Earth's Mightiest Hero Vol. 1 | Captain Marvel vol. 7 #1–12 | June 2016 | 978-1-302-90127-1 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Earth's Mightiest Hero Vol. 2 | Captain Marvel vol. 7 #13–17;Avengers: The Enemy Within #1;Avengers Assemble #16–19;Avenging Spider-Man #9–10 | November 2016 | 978-1-302-90128-8 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel (2014–2015) | |||
| Captain Marvel Vol. 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More | Captain Marvel vol. 8 #1–6 | October 2014 | 978-0-7851-9013-4 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 2: Stay Fly | Captain Marvel vol. 8 #7–11 | April 2015 | 978-0-7851-9014-1 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 3: Alis Volat Propriis | Captain Marvel vol. 8 #12–15 | September 2015 | 978-0-7851-9841-3 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps | Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps #1–4 | December 2015 | 978-0-7851-9865-9 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Earth's Mightiest Hero Vol. 3 | Captain Marvel vol. 8 #1–11 | February 2017 | 978-1-302-90268-1 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Earth's Mightiest Hero Vol. 4 | Captain Marvel vol. 8 #12–15,Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps #1–4 | August 2017 | 978-1-302-90269-8 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel (2016–2017) | |||
| Captain Marvel Vol. 1: Rise of Alpha Flight | Captain Marvel vol. 9 #1–5 | August 2016 | 978-0-7851-9642-6 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 2: Civil War II | Captain Marvel vol. 9 #6–10 | February 2017 | 978-0-7851-9643-3 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel: Earth's Mightiest Hero Vol. 5 | Captain Marvel vol. 9 #1–10 | February 2019 | 978-1-302-91541-4 (SC) |
| The Mighty Captain Marvel (2017–2018) | |||
| The Mighty Captain Marvel Vol. 1: Alien Nation | The Mighty Captain Marvel vol. 1 #0–4 | September 2017 | 978-1-302-90605-4 (SC) |
| The Mighty Captain Marvel Vol. 2: Band of Sisters | The Mighty Captain Marvel vol. 2 #5–9 | December 2017 | 978-1-302-90606-1 (SC) |
| The Mighty Captain Marvel Vol. 3: Dark Origins | The Mighty Captain Marvel vol. 3 #10–14 (renumbered asCaptain Marvel #125–129) | June 2018 | 978-1-302-90607-8 (SC) |
| The Life of Captain Marvel (2018) | |||
| The Life of Captain Marvel | The Life of Captain Marvel #1–5 | February 2019 | 978-1-302-91253-6 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel (2019–2023) | |||
| Captain Marvel Vol. 1: Re-Entry | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #1–5 | August 2019 | 978-1-302-91687-9 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 2: Falling Star | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #6-11 | January 2020 | 978-1-302-91688-6 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 3: The Last Avenger | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #12-17 | September 2020 | 978-1-302-92308-2 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 4: Accused | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #18-21, Empyre (2020) #2 | November 2020 | 978-1-302-92562-8 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 5: The New World | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #22-26 | May 2021 | 978-1-302-92595-6 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 6: Strange Magic | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #27-30 | October 2021 | 978-1-302-92596-3 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 7: The Last Of The Marvels | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #31-36 | April 2022 | 978-1-302-92884-1 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 8: The Trials | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #37-41 and Annual #1 | October 2022 | 978-1-302-93264-0 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 9: Revenge of the Brood Part 1 | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #42-46 | May 2023 | 978-1-302-94762-0 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 10: Revenge of the Brood Part 2 | Captain Marvel vol. 10 #47-50 | September 2023 | 978-1-302-94763-7 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel (2023–24) | |||
| Captain Marvel Vol. 1: The Omen | Captain Marvel vol. 11 #1–5 | May 2024 | 978-1-302-95705-6 (SC) |
| Captain Marvel Vol. 2: The Undone | Captain Marvel vol. 11 #6-10 | October 2024 | 978-1-302-95706-3 (SC) |
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