Captain Marvel - Voume 1: In Pursuit of Flight

Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight,
DeConnick, Kelly Sue (Author), Soy, Dexter (Illustrations) and Ríos, Emma (Illustrations)
Paperback, 136 pages, ISBN13: 9780785165491
Published January 1st 2013 by Marvel

The mightiest of Earth's heroes is back in this collection of the first 6 issues of the new incarnation of Captain Marvel. This time travel adventure follows the ace pilot Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel). This is the story of how she got her powers, changed her superhero name and is trying to fill the shoes of her fallen predecessor. In this action packed adventure Captain Marvel delves into a series of events in the past linked to the woman that inspired her military career.

Written by acclaimed female comic book author Kelly Sue DeConnick (responsible for comics such as Avengers and Pretty deadly), this graphic novel delivers girl power in the form of the tough and determined Carol Danvers and a cast of other kick ass women showcased in blazing battlefield action throughout history. This reimagining of the superheroine show cases bold and colourful artwork (some of which created by female comic artists Emma Ríos and Veronica Gandini.)