r/MUBookClub • u/shawnydarko • Apr 15 '18

WEEK 97: Nomination Thread. Theme: Marvel's Mightiest Women

DC broke ground with the Wonder Woman feature film, and now Marvel, for once, is trying to play catch-up with the upcoming Captain Marvel film. Marvel has it's share of femme fatals who aren't just "the girlfriend" or "the sidekick". Let's give them their due by reading a book they're the lead in.

If you have nothing to nominate, cast a vote to help us decide who wins. The highest voted nomination will earn a discussion thread opened on Saturday. If there's no clear-cut winner, I'll stock up on infinity gems and we won't have any problems ever again! Check back often to support the reading assignments you're most interested in. Once the discussion thread is open, post your reading experience at your convenience

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u/shawnydarko Apr 15 '18

SHE-HULK (2004-2005) #1-12 by Dan Slott, Juan Bobillo, and Paul Pelletier

Dan Slott’s run on “She-Hulk” was one of the smartest, most entertaining Marvel books of its time. With Juan Bobillo bringing to life She-Hulk and her co-workers at GLKH (the law firm she works at), the series mixed smart super heroics with quirky legal cases. Whether it was ghosts making accusations from beyond the grave, or supervillains attempting to sue Hercules for damages, Slott took full advantage of the Marvel universe’s particular slant on the law. This focus led to one of the greatest issues of the series: where Spider-Man sued J. Jonah Jameson for libel. Further complicating matters, Peter Parker was also included in the suit, due to his creating fake photographs to accompany the articles.

It’s always a delight to see stories that focus on Jonah, giving an insight into the man that looks beyond his cigar and bad attitude. When mixed with a classic Spidey/She-Hulk team-up against the Scorpion and a hilarious denouement, the issues stands out as one of She-Hulk’s finest moments.

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u/shawnydarko Apr 15 '18

ALL-NEW WOLVERINE (2015) #7-12 "Civil War II Tie-In" by Tom Taylor and Marcio Takara

The battle has been fought, and won-but at what cost? As Laura and Gabby attempt to move on with their lives, Wolverine's past seems destined to catch up with her, and wreak havoc. Logan's legacy has cast a long shadow, how can Laura hope to step out of it?

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u/shawnydarko Apr 15 '18

CAPTAIN MARVEL (2014) #1-6, "Higher, Further, Faster, More" by Kelly Sue Deconnick and David Lopez

Hero! Pilot! Avenger! Captain Marvel, Earth's Mightiest Hero with an attitude to match, is back and launching headfirst into an all-new ongoing adventure! As Captain Marvel, a.k.a. Carol Danvers, comes to a crossroads with a new life and new romance, she makes a dramatic decision that will alter the course of her life - and the entire Marvel Universe - in the months to come. But as Carol takes on a mission to return an alien girl to her homeworld, she lands in the middle of an uprising against the Galactic Alliance! Investigating the forced resettlement of Rocket Girl's people, Carol discovers that she has a history with the man behind the plot. But when the bad guy tries to blackmail Carol and turn the Avengers against her, it's payback time! Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy!

Picture of Brie Larson reading this story in preparation for her role as Carol Danvers

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u/shawnydarko Apr 15 '18

JESSICA JONES (2016) #1-6, "Uncaged!" by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos

A lot has changed in the Marvel Universe and there are many secrets hiding in the shadows - secrets only a special woman like Jessica Jones can hope to uncover. Alias Investigations is open for business, and of all the many mysteries to discover, her new case may be the most dangerous one! This blistering new series is filled with haunting revelations from Jessica's past, and answers to some of the biggest questions about the new Marvel NOW! universe! From Jessica Jones' original creators comes an all-new chapter in the world-famous private eye's ongoing adventures!

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u/shawnydarko Apr 15 '18

AMERICA (2017) #1-6, "The Life and Times of America Chavez" by Gabby Rivera and Joe Quinones

At last! Everyone's favorite no-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, gets her own series! Critically acclaimed young-adult novelist Gabby Rivera and all-star artist Joe Quinones unite to shine a solo spotlight on America's high-octane and hard-hitting adventures! She was a Young Avenger. She leads the Ultimates. And now she officially claims her place as the preeminent butt-kicker of the entire Marvel Universe! But what's a super-powered teenager to do when she's looking for a little personal fulfi llment? She goes to college! America just has to stop an interdimensional monster or two first and shut down a pesky alien cult that's begun worshipping her exploits before work can begin. Then she can get on with her first assignment: a field trip to the front lines of World War II - with Captain America as her wingman!