Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors 2018

Kamala's double life and inspiration

Kamala Khan is a teenager in Jersey City who secretly operates as Ms. Marvel, a shapeshifting Inhuman. She idolizes Captain Marvel and dreams of heroism, even as she clashes with her mother over how she spends her time. The summary hints at the challenges of balancing school, family, and a growing superhero identity.

First save: stopping a thief in the park

Kamala and her best friend Doreen Green stop a thief in the park who steals from a food vendor. The thief, Dante Pertuz, can control and manipulate fire, revealing the danger posed by Inhuman-powered individuals. This encounter raises the stakes and sets the tone for their ongoing involvement with other Inhumans.

Victor Kohl explains the Inhuman threat

Victor Kohl tracks Dante and explains that some Inhumans are being protected from their powers rather than embraced. He warns Kamala and Doreen about the potential dangers these powers pose. His perspective foreshadows the conflict between protecting Inhumans and exploiting them.

S.H.I.E.L.D. arrives and leaves

S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Quake and Patriot intervene but depart before Kamala and Doreen can fully engage with Dante and Victor. The agents’ appearance confirms the broader oversight of Inhuman activity. Kamala and Doreen resolve to seek out Victor and Dante to prove Inhumans can be heroes.

America Chavez's stolen bike

America Chavez has her motorcycle stolen by Dante, who is still reluctant to work with Victor and resents his powers for past problems. This personal theft deepens the connection between the different Inhuman factions and motivates the pursuit. The theft worsens tensions among the group.

Gas explosion forces a team-up

An accidental gas explosion erupts in the street, forcing America, Kamala, Doreen, and the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to collaborate. The emergency brings disparate groups together and showcases how they can work as a unit under pressure. It also underscores the growing threat posed by Inhuman-powered individuals.

Quake is arrested for unsanctioned action

Quake is arrested by the agency for unsanctioned investigation into Inhumans, illustrating the tension between field action and official oversight. Kamala and friends must navigate legal constraints while continuing their mission. This moment heightens the stakes for the team’s future operations.

Kamala recalls Terrigenesis and fears Dante

Kamala experiences a flashback to when her powers activated via the Terrigen bomb, reminding her of the dangers others face in unlocking their abilities. She fears that Dante might be struggling with his own powers, complicating trust and alliances. The memory drives emotional tension among the protagonists.

Victor declares allegiance and reveals Exile

Victor propositions Kamala to join his organization, but when she declines he reveals his true persona, Exile, and admits he works for Hala the Accuser. Hala is scouting Inhumans to join the Kree, signaling a larger alien political struggle. This revelation reframes the conflict as a larger conspiracy.

Exile abducts Kamala

Exile kidnaps Kamala and she disappears into a portal, leaving her friends to mount a rescue operation. The abduction pivots the story toward space and the larger threat from Hala and the Kree. The stakes jump as Kamala faces captivity aboard an alien setting.

Doreen, America, Patriot rescue Kamala

Doreen, America, and Patriot join forces with Quake to break Kamala free from captivity. They reveal Quake is also an Inhuman and enlist Captain Marvel’s help in the search. The team begins to unify around their shared goal of saving Kamala and fighting their captors.

Captain Marvel and Lockjaw join the rescue

Captain Marvel arrives and helps the group fight Exile and Hala aboard the ship. Lockjaw, the teleporting bulldog, assists with the escape, enabling the team to fight back and move through the vessel. Hala is expelled into space and Exile is defeated, though the ship is damaged.

Earth return and Captain Marvel's counsel

The team safely lands the ship back on Earth after the battle, and Kamala meets Captain Marvel in person. Captain Marvel encourages her to forge her own path rather than simply following in her idol’s footsteps. The moment solidifies Kamala’s resolve to define her own hero’s journey.

Secret Warriors founded

The next day, Kamala and Squirrel Girl reconcile and discover a secret headquarters. Kamala, Doreen, Dante, America, Quake, Patriot, and Lockjaw form an unofficial superhero team under Captain Marvel’s guidance. Quake is appointed leader and the group trains in secret as the ‘Secret Warriors’.