Click card to flip
MS. MARVELKAMALA KHAN
Marvel's first Muslim character to headline her own comic series, Kamala Khan is a Pakistani-American teenager from Jersey City who gained shapeshifting powers and took on the mantle of her idol, Captain Marvel. Her journey from fan to hero has made her one of Marvel's most beloved modern characters.
CARD
#013
DEBUT
2013
FIRST
CM #14
DEMAND
ELITE
Card Gallery
2025 TOPPS MARVEL MINT
This premium trading card is part of the 2025 Topps Marvel Mint collection. Each card showcases Marvel's greatest heroes and villains with exceptional artwork and collectible value.
From Fangirl to Hero
Kamala Khan first appeared in Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013), created by Sana Amanat, G. Willow Wilson, and Adrian Alphona. She received her own ongoing series in February 2014, becoming Marvel's first Muslim character to headline a comic book. The series was an immediate critical and commercial success, resonating with readers who saw themselves in Kamala's struggles to balance family, faith, and heroism.
Kamala's origin is uniquely modern. She was exposed to the Terrigen Mists during the "Inhumanity" event, awakening latent Inhuman genes and granting her polymorphic abilities. But what makes her special isn't her powers—it's her heart. She's a superhero fangirl who writes Avengers fanfiction, struggles with her parents' expectations, and genuinely wants to help her community.
Her catchphrase "Embiggen!" (a word she made up) perfectly captures her personality: earnest, creative, and a little dorky. Kamala represents a new generation of heroes who grew up idolizing the Avengers and now stand alongside them.
Morphogenic Powers
SHAPESHIFTING
- Size manipulation (embiggen/shrink)
- Limb extension and enlargement
- Shape alteration and disguise
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES
- Accelerated healing factor
- Bioluminescence (light generation)
- Enhanced durability when enlarged
MCU Breakthrough and The Marvels
Kamala Khan made her MCU debut in the Disney+ series "Ms. Marvel" (2022), portrayed by Iman Vellani. The series adapted her origin with some changes—making her powers cosmic/genetic rather than Inhuman-based—while maintaining her essential character. Vellani's performance captured Kamala's enthusiasm and heart perfectly.
She subsequently appeared in "The Marvels" (2023) alongside Captain Marvel and Monica Rambeau, fulfilling her dream of fighting alongside her hero. The film established her as a key player in the MCU's future, with her mutant status (revealed in the series finale) connecting her to the X-Men franchise.
INVESTMENT ALERT: Ms. Marvel #1 (2014) is one of the most valuable modern keys. Kamala's established MCU presence, mutant connection, and Young Avengers potential make her cards prime long-term holds. Her cultural significance adds collector appeal beyond typical superhero cards.
Team Affiliations
CHAMPIONS
Founding member of the teen hero team
AVENGERS
Full member, fulfilling her dream
SECRET WARRIORS
Inhuman team during Secret Empire
2025 Marvel Mint Collector Analysis
Card #013 Ms. Marvel represents one of the Bronze tier's most significant modern characters. Her established MCU presence, cultural importance, and connection to both the X-Men (as a mutant) and Young Avengers make her a cornerstone card for collectors focused on Marvel's future. The character's broad appeal spans comic purists and MCU fans alike.
PARALLEL CHASE
Blue and Red parallels match her classic costume colors
INVESTMENT RATING
ELITE - Established MCU hero with mutant/Young Avengers upside