Captain Marvel: 10 Comics Fans Must Read After Seeing The Film
6. Alis Volat Propriis
Alis Volat Propriis is Latin for "She flies with her own wings," which is a perfect way to describe Captain Marvel (It's also the state motto of the U.S. state of Oregon, but that's not important right now).
Throughout her 40+ year career, Captain Marvel has been primarily a space-based superhero who has flown across the cosmos to battle amazing enemies and alien races. This story serves to return her to a more grounded, Earthbound role, which is significantly different from her cosmic duties, but still incredibly important to the people of the Marvel Universe.
In this tale, Captain Marvel has to do battle with the Haffensye Consortium, which nearly destroyed her in their previous encounter. The stakes are high in this edge-of-your-seat adventure that helps to redefine the hero thanks to the amazing writing talents of Kelly DeConnick and Warren Ellis.
Alis Volat Propriis serves as the perfect way to bridge the distance between Danvers' role as an Astronomical Avenger, and as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The story plays a pivotal role in the future of Captain Marvel in the Marvel Universe but also helps the reader to better understand the very nature of what makes Carol Danvers a superhero.