Captain Marvel #28: Abra-Abra-Cadabra I Want to Reach Out and Grab Ya

We start this new chapter in Carol’s life, fresh from the future and still recovering from her breakup with Rhodey, and the one magical night with Dr. Strange, Carol’s plagued by nightmares from Ove, and her time in the future, having an almost-PTSD feel to the trauma she suffered. Confiding in BFF Jessica Drew (I’m so happy I’m reviewing both of their solo books), and try to make sense of the things she saw and did against Ove and the Enchantress.
Deciding that learning magic is the only solution to her problem, Carol and Jess visit with Dr. Strange, and have an absolutely fantastic conversation with his snakes. Seriously. It’s a blast to read. Worth the $3.99 for this scene alone. Kelly continues to amaze me on her handling of Carol, and her life. She interjects so much personality and realism to every aspect of her characterization.

The relationship she has with her friends, and those in the superhero community is a true delight. From the friendship between Carol and Jessica, to the awkwardness after her one night stand with Strange, it’s just a really fun book to read. Plus there’s a creature called a Shrodinger Cat. I’m deadly serious, and it’s a such an amazing concept, I’m angry I didn’t think of it first.

Kelly really enjoys taking Carol out of her comfort zones, and it’s something that keeps me hooked with this book. Some of the plotting seems pretty formulaic, but that’s mostly the superhero moments. It’s the personal moments that Kelly, and the characters in this book shine the brightest.
This issue welcomes the new art team of Jacopo Camagni and Rosen Grundetjern, and they bring a style that’s very reminiscent of Lee Garbett, and I’m here for this kind of consistency. Clear lines, and bright covers. While I will miss Garbett Camagni & Geundetjern are a very welcome addition to the team. I see rising stars in the making.