ISLAMABAD: In 2013, Marvel Comics introduced a new hero among their ranks — Kamala Khan, a teenage Pakistani Muslim who, inspired by Captain Marvel and Carol Danvers, became Ms. Marvel.
Khan, though not the first Muslim or Pakistani hero in Marvel’s vast worlds — Faiza Hussain, who was introduced in 2008, takes that spot — was certainly one with impact, being introduced into the ever-growing Marvel world at a time when Islamophobia and anti-Pakistani sentiment was growing.
It was in 2014 when Khan’s popularity led to her getting her own comic series.
Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel both belong in the beloved and incredibly successful greater Avengers universe, whose latest instalment, “Avengers: Infinity War,” was not only a box office smash but was also the result of studio’s multitude of crossovers and character inclusions across the Marvel universe — though it did not include Captain Marvel.
In conversation with Kevin Fiege, the BBC was told that the exclusion was purposeful in order to give Captain Marvel a strong debut, the role which is shooting now, has been filled by “Room” Oscar-winner Brie Larson.
“Captain Marvel’s’ shooting right now with (Larson). Ms. Marvel, which is another character in the comic books, the Muslim hero who is inspired by Captain Marvel, is definitely sort of in the works. We have plans for that once we’ve introduced Captain Marvel to the world.”
Marvel is planning to do Miss Marvel after Captain Marvel y’all
Muslims. Prepare to finally be represented. pic.twitter.com/SKFofLDmBt— R O D Y IW SPOILERS (@StaarksHeart) May 12, 2018
