Ms. Marvel

G. Willow Wilson redefined the Marvel Universe with this 2014–2018 series, introducing a new kind of hero in Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teenager from Jersey City who inherits a shape-shifting legacy. With vibrant, expressive art from Adrian Alphona, David López, and Jamie McKelvie, the book balanced superhero action with grounded coming-of-age drama, exploring identity, family, and community. It matters as a landmark for representation and for proving that a fresh, culturally specific voice could anchor a flagship Marvel title.