Ms. Marvel clashes with Captain Marvel

The events of 2016’s “Civil War II” shook the foundations of Marvel Comics. The plot revolves around a disagreement between Iron Man and Captain Marvel about whether or not to use a precognitive Inhuman’s ability to punish criminals before they do their crimes. As a result of this struggle, Kamala is left in charge of apprehending any criminals predicted to act in violation of the law in Jersey City, and the ramifications of this situation quickly spread throughout the city. In time, though, Kamala starts to question Carol’s instructions. She has to reckon with her complicated feelings for her longstanding hero and the people she claims to admire.

This story arc, featured in issues #7–#11 of 2016’s “Ms. Marvel,” encapsulates the intensity and moral complexity at the core of “Civil War II,” while also serving up a healthy dose of Ms. Marvel’s trademark eccentricities. Consider the following: In the first battle scene, a Canadian ninja fights while operating a tank through the streets of Jersey City. The most important part of this arc is that it shows Ms. Marvel realizing for the first time that her hero isn’t perfect. It’s imperative that Kamala muster the guts to confront Carol, even if it means losing Carol’s esteem forever. And the events of “Civil War II” further separate Kamala and Bruno. Kamala’s life takes a dramatic shift after reading these essential comics.