Here's the scoop on the first female headliner of a Marvel Studios film.
Representation Really Does Matter
Captain Marvel will give young girls who are thrilled to see the recent diversification of Star Wars films a new hero to emulate once her solo film hits theaters. That alone makes this film exciting, as “representation matters” is a truth that’s more than just a trendy hashtag.
The Current Captain Marvel Was Formerly Ms. Marvel
Although the current Captain Marvel didn’t become the alpha-level hero she is currently until 2012, Carol Danvers isn’t new to longtime readers. She had similar powers and the same backstory as Ms. Marvel, a character that dates back to 1968.After she was given the Captain Marvel mantle, her old character name was adopted by the groundbreaking Kalama Kahn, a Muslim teenager.
