Veiled Superheroes : Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture PB

Sophia Rose Arjana
Paperback, 178 pages
9781498536547

This groundbreaking study examines Muslim female superheroes within a matrix of Islamic theology, feminism, and contemporary political discourse. Through a close reading of texts including Ms. Marvel, Qahera, and The 99, Sophia Rose Arjana argues that these powerful and iconic characters reflect independence and agency, reflecting the diverse lives of Muslim girls and women in the world today.