Muslim, Immigrant, Teenager…Superhero: How Ms. Marvel Will Save the World
…mala’s energy. The standard teenage narratives about peer pressure and family expectations apply, and the main conflict stems from a disagreement over whether Kamala can attend a party (naturally, she sneaks out to do so). But Islam plays a significant role throughout the story, and to Wilson’s credit, it never feels forced. Nakia, Kamala’s Turkish-American friend, may be the most interesting supporting character; having recently embraced her Musl…
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