Ms. Marvel #42
In "War of the Marvels Chapter One: First Engagement," two women—Jo and Carol Danvers—clash in a high-stakes battle for the Ms. Marvel legacy, leaving half of Los Angeles in ruins. As the conflict escalates, Norman Osborn intervenes by sending the Sentry to stop the chaos, while a hidden Carol Danvers watches the destruction unfold on the news, stunned: isn't she the original Ms. Marvel? Sana Takeda’s dynamic art brings the spectacle to life, with bold colors and sharp inks, while Brian Reed crafts a story that redefines identity and legacy.
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The new Ms. Marvel battles the old Ms. Marvel for the right to the title and destroys half of Los Angeles in the process. Karla only stops the conflict when Norman sends Sentry to halt the mayhem. Meanwhile, from her super secret undercover life, Carol Danvers is really confused when she sees the action on the news because, isn't SHE the old Ms. Marvel?
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