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A comiXologist Recommends (their favorite character from 2015)

Kimber Benton from Jem and the Holograms

Kimber Benton is hands-down THE most adorable character of 2015. As the youngest member of Jem and the Holograms, the hot new band giving the popular Misfits a run for their money, she’s a talented keytar player who has wanted all her life to perform. As a sister to her bandmates, she’s always there when they need her, even if her new maybe-girlfriend makes her late sometimes. She’s the heart of this comic and you’ll wish you could be her bestie.

Kimber’s voice as a character is modern and relatable. Kelly Thompson’s writing shows us a Kimber who talks like our friends do and who gets so excited about things that us readers can’t help but get swept away with her enthusiasm. And let’s not forget Sophie Campbell’s amazing character design. #goals.  

It’s corny to say, but Kimber’s honesty and openness has inspired me to be braver and make choices based on what I want and not succumb to peer pressure. She may “just” be a character in a comic book, but that doesn’t stop her from being awesome! Rock on, Kimber. See you in 2016!

Kara Szamborski supervises the production coordinator team at comiXology and co-hosts the weekly comiXologist podcast to help you find new comics to read. She’s currently trying to figure out exactly how many sequins she can get away with wearing on New Year’s Eve.