Shahan Zaidi, the creator of the graphic novel Bloody Nasreen, whose central character is Pakistan's first unveiled heroine. Here are some other female Muslim comic book characters.
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Dust is a fictional character in Marvel Comics’ X-Men-related comic books. Courtesy Marvel Comics -
The Seattle-based author G Willow Wilson made history when her new comic-book series, Ms Marvel, became the first mainstream Muslim character to be the star of her own title. Courtesy G. Willow Wilson -
The Iron Butterfly, alter ego Kahina Eskandari, debut Jan. 1994. Courtesy DC Comics -
One of the protagonists of The Losers — a Vertigo series by DC Comics written by Andy Diggle — Aisha uses her combat skills to slay baddies. A cold-blooded killer who spent her childhood in Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting against Soviet soldiers. DC Comics -
Egypt’s first veiled superheroine in a webcomic, Qahera is a Cairo-based, hijabi character who is the mainstay of a comic series by the same name. Created by Deena Mohamed, she not only fights bad guys but also deals with Islamophobia. Courtesy Deena Mohamed -
The Burka Avenger. Courtesy Unicorn Black Production
In pictures: Female Muslim comic book characters
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