Veiled superheroes : Islam, feminism, and popular culture /

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Veiled Superheroes: Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture focuses on female Muslim superheroes in graphic narratives such as the comic Ms. Marvel, the animated television series Burka Avenger, and the webcomic Qahera.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Arjana, Sophia Rose (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2018]
Subjects:
Muslim women superheroes in comics.
Veils in comics.
Hijab (Islamic clothing) in comics.
Comic books, strips, etc. > History and criticism.
Graphic novels > History and criticism.
Islam in mass media.
Feminism and literature.
East and West.
Identification (Religion)
Muslims > Public opinion.
Women in popular culture.
Burqas (Islamic clothing) > Social aspects.
ART > Techniques > Drawing.
Muslim women superheroes in comics
Hijab (Islamic clothing) in comics
Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Comics criticism
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Comics criticism.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Muslim women in western popular culture
  • The Muslim body, veiling, and contestations of Islam
  • Ms. Marvel, Islam, and America
  • Burka Avenger and the subversive veil
  • Qahera, Raat, Bloody Nasreen, and the vigilante superhero
  • Conclusion: Islamic feminism and Muslim chivalry.

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