‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Iman Vellani Makes Solo Comics Writing Debut With ‘Chachu’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Iman Vellani, known for her role in 'Ms. Marvel,' is making her solo comics writing debut with a new miniseries titled 'Chachu.' The series, illustrated by Marianna Ignazzi, follows a young Pakistani-Canadian woman on a journey to reconnect with her estranged uncle. Set in 1979, it explores themes of family secrets and coming of age.
- ▪Iman Vellani's 'Chachu' is a five-issue neo-noir miniseries set for release on August 5.
- ▪The story follows Leila, a 19-year-old who travels to California to reconnect with her uncle, a former private eye.
- ▪The series is co-published by Image Comics and Tiny Onion, founded by James Tynion IV.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 20, 2026 9:00am PT ‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Iman Vellani Makes Solo Comics Writing Debut With ‘Chachu’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest ‘My Sassy Girl’ 4K Restoration Lands at Film Movement Classics for North American Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Fremantle Label Beach House Pictures Launches ‘Panda School’ With Jimmy O. Yang, ‘Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor’ (EXCLUSIVE) 8 hours ago Seijun Suzuki Documentary ‘Twist & Shoot Mister Suzuki’ Lands at Nikkatsu (EXCLUSIVE) 8 hours ago See All Irvin Rivera/Image Comics/Tiny Onion Iman Vellani, known for playing Kamala Khan in “Ms.
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