Ms. Marvel #17
In "Ready, A.I.M., Fire! Part 3," Ms. Marvel faces a crisis when Sean hijacks Modok and unleashes a DNA bomb in Times Square, leaving her exposed to a mysterious transformation that turns her blue with red eyes. As internal voices guide her through the change, Monica confronts betrayal and violence within AIM, eliminating both the traitor Baines and Sean, only to see the organization fracture around her. With her team, health, and personal life in turmoil, she must find a way forward—while AIM experiments on Sean’s remains, rebirthing him as the new Head Case. Written by Brian Reed and illustrated by Aaron Lopresti, with inks by Matt Ryan, colors by Chris Sotomayor, and letters by Dave Sharpe, the issue’s cover by Greg Horn captures the chaos of the moment.
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Sean transports Modok to Times Square with the DNA bomb strapped to his chair. Ms. Marvel stops Modok but is bathed in genetic altering material that causes her to turn blue with red eyes. Once again, internal voices heal Ms. Marvel. Monica kills Baines, the Lightning Storm traitor. She then kills Sean who is trying to take over AIM in his father's absence. AIM splits into factions and Monica tries to carve out her piece. With her team, her health and her personal life in shambles, Ms. Marvel tries to sift through the pieces. AIM agents experiment on Sean's body and resurrect him as Head Case.
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