Wednesday 6 Nov 2013 11:32 am
The first issue of the new monthly Ms Marvel (Picture: AP)
Marvel Comics has rebooted a 1970s superhero as a 16-year-old Muslim girl.
Ms Marvel – thought to be the first series protagonist who is female and from an Islamic background – is to be reintroduced as Kamala Khan, the teenage daughter of Pakistani immigrants who live in Jersey City.
Kamala, whose powers enable her to grow and shrink her limbs and body, is part of Marvel’s drive to reflect the diversity of its readers.
Ms Marvel – thought to be the first series protagonist who is female and from an Islamic background – is to be reintroduced as Kamala Khan, the teenage daughter of Pakistani immigrants who live in Jersey City.
Kamala, whose powers enable her to grow and shrink her limbs and body, is part of Marvel’s drive to reflect the diversity of its readers.
Writer and Muslim convert G Willow Wilson wanted to create a superhero that young women could relate to.
‘High school was a very vivid time in my life, so I drew heavily on those experiences – impending adulthood, dealing with school, emotionally charged friendships that are such a huge part of being a teenager,’ she said.
‘High school was a very vivid time in my life, so I drew heavily on those experiences – impending adulthood, dealing with school, emotionally charged friendships that are such a huge part of being a teenager,’ she said.
Kamala Khan, second left, with her family (Picture: AP)
Source: Metro
KKN Note
KKN = Khutbah Khaos News
Just a quick note, Kamala Khan is not actually the first Muslim female superhero, and i am not referring to "The 99" comic series. Marvel actually have had a long standing Muslim female comic character named Dust. You can read about her here.
Just a quick note, Kamala Khan is not actually the first Muslim female superhero, and i am not referring to "The 99" comic series. Marvel actually have had a long standing Muslim female comic character named Dust. You can read about her here.
Marvel's first Muslim Female SuperHero, Dust
Also, if you're interested in reading other works by the author of the new Muslim Ms. Marvel, check out her book: "Alif The Unseen"
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