'The 99' Muslim comic superheroes land in U.S.
While rooted in Arab and Islamic culture, the series is geared toward a wider audience, says its Kuwait-based creator.
Teshkeel Comics has brought its 99 Muslim superheroes to the United States.
Move over, Spider-Man. There's a new team of superheroes in town.Meet Jabbar the Powerful, a Hulk-like strong man, and Noora the Light, who can create holograms. Darr the Afflicter wields powerful pain waves.One hero, The Hidden, wears a burqa.
All are part of "The 99,"Muslim superheroes created by Kuwait-based Teshkeel Comics. Each has a power based on one of the 99 characteristics of God described by Islam.
The comic, already sold throughout the Middle East, made its U.S.debut in late October, and the new issue, "Welcome to America," finds Jabbar, Noora and Darr -- like other immigrants -- arriving at New York's JFK Airport.
While the comic has its roots in Muslim and Arab culture, creator Naif Al-Mutawa said the series is geared toward a wider audience. An American reader wouldn't need to know anything about the Muslim world to understand the story line, he said.
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