Ms. Marvel: History and Key Facts

Ms. Marvel is the name of several superheroines appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was originally conceived as a female counterpart to the superhero Mar-Vell / Captain Marvel. Like Captain Marvel, most of the bearers of the Ms. Marvel codename gain their powers through Kree technology or genetics. The first incarnation of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March 1968). The second incarnation, Karla Sofen, made her first appearance in Captain America #192 (December 1975). The third incarnation, Sharon Ventura, debuted in The Thing #27 (September 1985). The fourth and current incarnation, Kamala Khan, made her debut in Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013).

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