In 'Ms. Marvel', Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives

'Kamala Khan is me,' said 13-year-old Jumana Zakir. 'She is just like me.'

LOS ANGELES -- Jumana Zakir knows who she is going to be for Halloween this year. Hint: Her new favorite superhero is a lot like her - female, teen, Muslim, American and"totally awesome."Khan is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Muslim superhero to headline her own television show."Ms. Marvel," which launched on Disney+ June 8, has struck a chord with South Asian Muslims in the West because of its relatability and how it portrays Muslim families.

Zamir points out that there are other Muslim superheroes in the Marvel universe like Sooraya Qadir also known as Dust. She wears a flowing black outfit, covers her hair and face, and can transform her body into a cloud of dust. Making Ms. Marvel more relatable was intentional, said Sana Amanat, one of Kamala Khan's creators and an executive producer on the show. She wanted to portray a Muslim character who"feels like someone you know."

Bhatty, a Los Angeles-based architect, previously displayed Ms. Marvel comics on her desk at work as conversation starters. Now, she is getting ready to give co-workers a"Ms. Marvel" presentation. To her, it exemplifies how many in her community have moved beyond wanting to just be portrayed as"normal Americans," to actually telling their own nuanced stories.

Pillars Fund's initiatives include a Muslim artist database, created in collaboration with and support from The Walt Disney Company, to bring more Muslims into the filmmaking process. "My non-Muslim friends already know about my decision and respect it," she said."But if more people can realize that by watching this show, that's great.""The whole point of Nakia's character is to break down the stereotypes around hijabi women," she said.

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