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Before Carol Danvers, before Monica Rambeau, there was Mar-Vell — the Kree warrior who became Marvel's original Captain Marvel. Created by Stan Lee and developed by Roy Thomas, Mar-Vell's adventures in the late Silver Age introduced the cosmic mythology that would underpin decades of Marvel storytelling.

Kelly Thompson took Carol Danvers in a bold new direction, grounding the cosmic hero in a street-level setting while expanding her supporting cast dramatically. The result was one of the most character-rich Captain Marvel runs in decades, introducing the Merry Band and redefining Carol's relationship with her community.

Carol Danvers had been a major Marvel character for decades, but it was Kelly Sue DeConnick who gave her the name, the mantle, and the mission that would define her for a new era. This run is the origin of Captain Marvel as readers know her today — and the creative catalyst for everything that followed, including the film. This omnibus collects Kelly Sue DeConnick's complete Captain Marvel run, following Carol Danvers as she embraces the Captain Marvel identity, ventures into space, and confronts her own history.

Before Carol Danvers became Captain Marvel, she was Ms. Marvel — and her origin is one of the most significant in Marvel history. Gerry Conway wrote the character's debut series, establishing the framework of a hero who would eventually become one of Marvel's most important figures after decades of evolution. This omnibus collects the foundational Ms. Marvel material including Carol's debut and origin as a superhero, her early adventures establishing her powers, rogues gallery, and supporting cast.