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Ms. Marvel

Ms.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ms. Marvel is a superhero codename used by several characters published by Marvel Comics. The name was created as a female counterpart to Captain Marvel, and the best-known current bearer is Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teenager introduced in 2013. Earlier users of the name include Carol Danvers, Sharon Ventura, and Karla Sofen.

Publication history

Ms. Marvel began as a Marvel Comics superhero codename and has been used by multiple characters over time. The identity is most closely associated with Carol Danvers and, later, Kamala Khan.

Character users

Known bearers of the Ms. Marvel name include Carol Danvers, Sharon Ventura, Karla Sofen, and Kamala Khan. Kamala Khan is the current and most prominent holder of the title in contemporary Marvel stories.

Powers and traits

Ms. Marvel characters are often linked to Kree genetics or technology. Kamala Khan’s version is known for polymorphic, body-morphing abilities and is portrayed as a teenage heroine from Jersey City.

Adaptations

Ms. Marvel has appeared across comics, television, games, and other media. Kamala Khan was portrayed by Iman Vellani in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Ms. Marvel and in The Marvels.

Key facts

  • Ms. Marvel is a shared superhero codename in Marvel Comics.
  • The name was originally intended as a female counterpart to Captain Marvel.
  • Carol Danvers was the first character to use the Ms. Marvel identity.
  • Kamala Khan is the current and most widely recognised Ms. Marvel.
  • Kamala Khan is depicted as a Pakistani-American teenager from Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Canadian context

Ms. Marvel is relevant to Canadian readers through Marvel Comics publishing, Canadian comic and pop-culture fandom, and the character’s adaptation into globally distributed film and television media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ms. Marvel?
Ms. Marvel is a superhero codename used by several Marvel Comics characters, most notably Carol Danvers and Kamala Khan.
Who is the current Ms. Marvel?
Kamala Khan is the current and best-known Ms. Marvel in modern Marvel Comics.
When did Ms. Marvel first appear?
Carol Danvers first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 in March 1968, while the Ms. Marvel codename began with Ms. Marvel #1 in January 1977.
Is Ms. Marvel a single character?
No. It is a shared identity used by multiple characters across Marvel Comics.
What are Kamala Khan’s powers?
Kamala Khan is known for body-morphing abilities and, in later stories, is linked to Inhuman or mutant heritage depending on continuity.
Has Ms. Marvel appeared on television?
Yes. Kamala Khan stars in the 2022 Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, portrayed by Iman Vellani.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Marvel
    Supports: Overview of Ms. Marvel as a shared codename, early bearers, and Kamala Khan as current incarnation
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Marvel_(Kamala_Khan)
    Supports: Kamala Khan’s biography, debut, heritage, and role as Ms. Marvel
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Danvers
    Supports: Carol Danvers as first Ms. Marvel and her publication history
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Marvel_(miniseries)
    Supports: 2022 Disney+ series, release timing, and Kamala Khan portrayal