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10 Egyptian-Inspired Comic Book Characters

(Photo Credit: comicvine.gamespot.com) By Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer The characters in comic books frequently borrow from mythology. You’d be astonished to learn how many superheroes, including Hawkman from DC and Apocalypse from Marvel, were influenced by Egyptian mythology and culture. 1. Hawkman (Photo Credit: injustice.fandom.com) Several DC Comics heroes go by the … Continued

Moon Knight and the Importance of Representation

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the newest marvel series Moon Knight. This line immediately gave me chills! I recognized the important role of this … Continued

Writer and Dearborn Native Saladin Ahmed on Creating Marvel’s First Arab American Superhero

SOURCE: MICHIGAN RADIO If writer Saladin Ahmed never typed another word, he’d already have introduced us to so many interesting people. From fantasy novels, to Westerns, to supernatural sleuth stories, Ahmed’s writing spans both genre and form. Right now, he’s the author of two major titles for Marvel Comics: The Magnificent Ms. Marvel, and Miles Morales: Spider-Man. … Continued

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