By THE CAPTAIN: Faiza Hussain
Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders, Writer Al Ewing, artist Alan Davis
While Boom! Studios’ additions to the small press and Ms. Marvel’s early successes marked the beginnings of this Golden Age, Marvel’s 2015 summer catalogue locked it in that the representation of powerful, dynamic Muslim women in comics was not going away. There is no better sign than when Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders no. 1, the title of Captain Britain was taken over by Pakistani-British hijabi Faiza Hussain. Faiza is a doctor with the mutant power to disassemble and rework living beings, healing others without causing any pain. Working with Captain Britain and Mi:13 she was deigned worthy to wield the mythic sword Excalibur, and spent a good while killing vampires. Which honestly, after a brief poll with the editorial team, Muslim Girl has determined that “Medical Doctor / Vampire Slayer” is the #1 Dream Occupation for Muslim women everywhere.
Faiza is a big nerd with a bigger heart. She is an avid cricket fan and refers to British secret intelligence as a “fandom”. She dedicates her life to healing and helping others, a principled heroic veteran with a strong moral code. Maybe the perfect mentor for a young up-and-comer finding her path in the Marvel universe…
ATTENTION MARVEL CREATIVE TEAM: Please make this team-up happen immediately. Faiza & Kamala 2k16, y’all! GET ON THIS!
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