Katie M. Logan is assistant professor in the Department of Focused Inquiry at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Why America Needs Marvel Superhero Kamala Khan

by Katie M. Logan 02-15-2017

Image via RNS/Marvel Comics

During the first few weeks of the Trump administration, we’ve seen increased pressure on Muslim and immigrant communities in the United States.

In the face of these threats, which Marvel superhero might be best equipped to defend the people, ideals, and institutions under attack? Some comic fans and critics are pointing to Kamala Khan, the new Ms. Marvel.