Ms. Marvel Co-Creator Explains Why Iman Vellani Is Perfect For Kamala Khan

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Comic book creator Sana Amanat has recently explained why she is so certain that Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani is the absolute perfect match to portray the beloved character, Kamala Khan. Amanat is the Director of Content and Character Development at Marvel Entertainment, where it’s her duty to deliver superheroes that she fully believes audiences will resonate with deeply.

She first brought the character of Kamala/Khan/Ms. Marvel to the comics with the assistance of editor Stephen Wacker and screenwriter G. Willow Wilson, alongside artists Adrian Alphona and Jamie McKelvie. Kamala made her first introduction to fans when she appeared in 2013’s Captain Marvel No. 14. From there, Kamala would become so popular that she eventually landed the lead role in her own comic book series, under her famous superhero alter ego.

First Ms. Marvel Trailer Introduces Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan To The MCU

In the comic books, Kamala Khan is a teenage Pakistani-American living in New Jersey, when she discovers dormant superhero abilities after the events of the “Inhumanity” plot awaken the Inhuman genes within her own body. Kamala Khan has the ability to shape-shift instantaneously, and she ends up taking on the mantle of Ms. Marvel after she becomes aware that her favorite superhero, Carol Danvers, took over the Captain Marvel mantle from Mar-Vell. Since her emerging status in the comic book sphere and making several appearances in a plethora of animated shows and video games, Kamala/Ms. Marvel is now making her live-action debut in her own MCU series. In the height of all the anticipation and excitement, Empire recently sat down with the creative team behind Disney Plus' Ms. Marvel in order to get a sneak peek of what fans can expect from