Marvels newest superhero is a muslimamerican teen cnn. Feb 01, 2015 kamala khan is marvels first muslimamerican character to headline her own comic book. Willow wilson, and artists adrian alphona and jamie mckelvie, khan is marvels first muslim character to headline her own comic book. A teenager living in the suburbs of new jersey with immigrant parents, kamala knew she wasnt a typical. Marvel and dcs muslim superheroes shatter stereotypes the. Marvel releases comic featuring arab american superhero.
Kamala khan is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Marvel, marvel comic s first muslim american superhero. Oct 05, 2011 muslim superhero comics meet resistance in u. Marvel comics is expanding its superhero stable to include a teenage muslim girl as a lead character.
Marvel marvel comics we all know beloved pakistani superhero ms. The comic book industry has often been noted for its deep rooted. Marvel comics latest superhero could finally go some way to changing that. Nonsuperhero lead character nonfeature lead character group comic strip. Marvel is the first muslim superhero to have her own dedicated series.
A muslimamerican superhero is coming to your tv this fall. The writer behind a muslim marvel superhero on her faith in comics. Muslim superhero buraaq aims to foster positive values. Nightrunner is a french citizen who joins the masked superhero world after his friend is killed by the police. Muslim superheroes tracks the initial absence, reluctant inclusion, tokenistic employment, and then nuanced scripting of islamic protagonists in the american superhero comic book market and beyond. What are our chances on some muslim characters coming to life. Aug 01, 2018 during the shows panel at san diego comic con, a fan asked ashe about her role as zari and the importance of playing her as ashe herself is a muslim and an immigrant. The 99, naif al mutawa and islamic superheroes cnn. The writer behind a muslim marvel superhero on her faith. Willow wilson, sana amanat, and adrian alphona, kamala khan is a pakastani american superhero known as. Muslim muslim superheroes, villains, and other characters. And when you say, muslim girl who is a comicbook superhero, well, peoples antennae tend to go up. Shortly after 911, marvel introduced the burqa clad sooraya qadir, who has the ability to transform into sand.
In the latest comic book legends revealed, learn how dc pulled a superman issue that reintroduced a muslim superhero. Trust us, shes not your typical 16yearold superhero from new jersey. With each of the characters representing a common bond between americans and arabs everything from the experience of coping with inequality to the love of a good pop song the series aims to show. Marvel marvel kamala khans fictional school is based on the real. Meet the muslim superhero fighting bigotry on san francisco. A spotlight on muslim superheroes and the people who write them. Official strength comparison of marvel comic book characters duration. Back then, her faith added muslims to the list of minority groups featured in the xmen series, giving a voice to young muslim comic book nerds.
Back then, her faith added muslims to the list of minority groups featured in the x men series, giving a voice to young muslim comic book nerds. As a cartoonist and as a recovered muslim working on an. When it comes to comics and films and books, much like any other aspects of pop culture, the way people of different identities are represented is important. Kamala khan, the pakistaniamerican a new direction for the. Willow wilson, an author, comic book writer and convert to islam, about.
Even muslim women can now be superheroes telegraph. And people who may never have been caught dead with a comic book are now shelling out howevermanybucks to go see them live on the big. Willow wilsons unlikely path to the center of a debate about diversity in comic books. Marvel comicbook series features a muslim teenager as the title character. Amulet wears a brightblue costume, has massive superpowers and carries an evil eye, an amulet, for protection on a leather strap around his neck. Comic book fans will soon be getting their first glimpse at an unlikely new superhero a muslim boy in a wheelchair with superpowers. Apr 29, 2017 the writer behind a muslim marvel superhero on her faith in comics g. These muslim superheroes, from both marvel and dc, have been representing for years, and they deserve recognition and their own comics. As with many other forms of popular culture, they act as a mirror of the political and socioeco. Willow wilson, sana amanat, and adrian alphona, kamala khan is a pakastani american superhero known as the current ms. Uncle jim christian denomination unknown religion of comic book. Marvel comics introducing a muslim girl superhero the new.
Mar 19, 2020 kamala khan, who debuted to instant acclaim in 2014, was marvels first muslim hero to headline her own book. With captain marvel flying high on the big screen, marvel studios is now focusing on its other. Willow wilson, an author, comic book writer and convert to islam, about their idea, she was eager to come on board as the series writer. Oct 05, 2011 the comic book was quickly banned in saudi arabia and almutawa received threats of fatwas against him and his project from clerics. Muslim superheroes tracks the initial absence, reluctant inclusion. Marvel muslim superhero seeks diversity in comic books character kamala khan ms. The heavy players such as dc comics and marvel comics are even bringing their.
Muslim comic book excerpts number of characters in this sublist. Jun 04, 2018 religion doesnt often play a major role in comic books, but having a diverse range of representation can often help people relate better too and take more from comics. Well, arguablygreen lantern simon baz debuted in 2012, but didnt really coheadline a book until the 2016 green lanterns series. Marvel releases comic featuring arab american superhero from. Muslim superheroes, villains, other comic book characters religion in comics. Within the marvel universe, khan is a teenage pakistani american f.
Marvels muslim teen girl superhero challenges stereotypes. The goal is to spread the morals found in islam in a fun and entertaining way for children inshaa allah. But saudi arabia eventually lifted the ban and the television adaptation of the 99 will be aired there this year. The comic book will be featured on the free cfx comics app. An editorial article in the washington times discussing marvels latest muslim superheroine claimed that the comic book industry was promoting eerie lifestyles such as gay and interracial. Marvel and dcs muslim superheroes shatter stereotypes. Green latern dc comics simon baz is the first muslim member of the green lantern corps. Jul 12, 2017 saudi arabias comic book fatwa no joke the president should confront saudi leaders over the ludicrous fatwa against the 99, a groundbreaking muslim superhero comic. Zahra the shadow flame, a teenage girl living in united arabia.
Apr 17, 20 while comic book aficionados are conscious that the most popular stories are scripts with a traditional white male superhero, most are applauding the development of such diverse human characters as a muslim superhero. Aug 23, 2019 the show will center on marvels first muslim superhero to star in her own comic book title. Now coming to pakistan is the musim worlds latest sensation buraaq, the story of the worlds first ever muslim superhero. Oct, 2011 kuwaiti psychologist launches muslim comic book series with superheroes based on 99 virtues of allah but runs into resistance from muslims and other issues. Naif almutawa decided to create islamic superheroes.
Where are the muslim superheroes and superheroines. This is the six hundred and sixtythird week where we examine comic book legends and whether they are true or false note. Bromisnar arab superhero from chilean comic iman the adventures of iman, a muslim girlhero who uses faith as the source of her power. Kamala khan, a muslim teenager from new jersey, is the latest comic book superhero to take up the ms. Zahra the shadow flame, a teenage girl living in united arabia with fire powers. Comics, islam, and representation mizan series 9780674975941. By dan merica, cnn washington cnn naif almutawa anticipated a struggle when he launched an islaminspired comic book series that he hoped would become a symbol of toleration. The most famous example of a muslim superhero in comics today is marvel. The writer behind a muslim marvel superhero on her faith in. Superhero comics are very much an american preoccupation.
Appears in a selftitled series published by adam comics in 2018. The creative team said that khans backstory, growing up muslim, is an element of the story, but not. Nov 06, 20 usually, muslim women in the public eye, including fictional ones, are portrayed as meek, submissive and oppressed. Khalid was dcs first muslim hero to headline his own book. The roster of muslim superheroes in the comic book medium has grown over the years, as has the complexity of their depictions.
Dc comics in late 2010 introduced nightrunner, a young muslim hero of algerian descent reared in paris. Jun 11, 2018 toms focus tends to be on the various superhero franchises, as well as star wars, doctor who, and star trek. Marvel comics introducing a muslim girl superhero the. Comic book religion database religion of comic book characters. Nov 11, 20 marvel comics announced this week a new superhero comic book featuring kamala khan. Marvel, second left, with her family aamir, father yusuf, mother disha and friend bruno. Muslim superhero comics gain followers and controversy. We chatted with some muslim comics fans to see what it might augur for future. The muslims is a cartoon and comic series made by ahmad philips.
Muslim superheroes, villains, other comic book characters. Dc comics brings in the first muslim superhero mindthis. Nov, 20 kamala joins a small but growing number of muslim comic book superheroes. Marvel, muslim identity and a changing hollywood hollywood. With each of the characters representing a common bond between americans and arabs everything from the experience of coping with inequality to the love of a good pop song the series aims to show comicbook fans in the muslim world and the u. And in post911 comic books, muslim superheroes are becoming a cliche. Created by editors sana amanat and stephen wacker, writer g. In 2014, kamala khan made history in the comics by being the first muslim marvel character to headline her own title. Over the years, tom has built a strong relationship with aspects of the various fan communities, and is a moderator on some of facebooks largest mcu and xmen groups.