This Ms. Marvel photo manipulation began with a simple “what if?” Back when I first watched Chuck, Yvonne Strahovski’s confident energy made me wonder how she might look as Carol Danvers in her iconic Ms. Marvel costume. So I opened Photoshop and turned that thought into a visual remix.

I created this photo manipulation to reflect the bold, confident look of Ms. Marvel as I remember her from the Marvel Ultimate Alliance games—back when she still wore black, sported the lightning bolt, and flew solo. While Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel performance had its own merits, I’ve always felt the original Ms. Marvel deserved a different kind of cinematic spotlight—one rooted in classic comic aesthetics.

The goal of this piece was to mimic the look of a real comic book cover. I leaned into bold contrasts, dramatic lighting, and a pose that echoed those old “Marvel Must-Have” issues. The end result? A visual remix that reimagines a favorite actress in a role she never officially played—but maybe could’ve.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the original photo and the final Ms. Marvel photo manipulation. Consider it a love letter to fan casting, comic nostalgia, and the fun of bending reality with digital tools.