Captain Marvel #1
"Re-entry, Part 1" kicks off a bold new chapter for Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel #1 (2019), as writer Kelly Thompson and artist Carmen Carnero launch a high-stakes story where Carol and Jess battle a Kraken, reconnect with Rhodey, and face a sudden, shocking attack by Nuclear Man—whose portal escape with reporter Ripley Ryan sets the stage for an urgent pursuit. With Amanda Conner’s dynamic cover capturing the chaos, this issue blends grounded character moments with explosive action, marking a powerful return to form for Marvel’s hero.
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Carol and Jess fight a Kraken. Tony discusses bringing Carol back into the Avengers and getting some help with Hazmat. Carol and Rhodey reconnecting but are interrupted with an unannounced interview with reporter Ripley Ryan. This is further interrupted by the arrival and attack of Nuclear Man, who succeeds in kidnapping Ripley by escaping through a portal. Carol makes it through to follow but the rest of the Avengers are repelled before the portal closes.
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