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CAP ERA ENDS: Writer Kelly Thompson will wrap up her run on Captain Marvel #50, a double-sized issue on June 7 featuring art by Javier Pina and David Lopez.

As one of the longest-running writers on the character ever, Thompson's run of 50 issues will go down in Marvel Comics history.

"When Marvel asked me to write Carol's new Captain Marvel series back in 2018, in the lead up to her first film, I was delighted and also terrified. But I'm glad I didn't let the terror win, because it has truly been a fantastic experience," Thompson said. "I've worked with some of the most incredible people in the business -- I'd list them all but at 50 issues it's a truly massive list! -- but I certainly have to call out editor Sarah Brunstad, who brought me in and helped build this book from the very beginning.

"She has been a constant source of support through a run that I don't think either of us ever imagined would be nearly five years deep and heading toward issue 50. While it hasn't always been easy, I'm so proud of the stories we've told with Carol, but none of it would have been possible without the fans. Captain Marvel fans are some of the best comic fans -- and humans -- I've ever experienced, truly. So thank you for this run. We made it, but you all made it so loved, and so long. Thank you."

The cover for Captain Marvel #50 shown here is by Carmen Carnero.