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October 25, 2010 11:48 AM   Subscribe

The 99 (previously), the Islamic-inspired superheroes which have met both praise and somewhat batshit controversy, are crossing over with the DC Universe.
posted by Artw (19 comments total) 6 users marked this as a favorite
 
In case anyone else didn't know what they were either, these are the 99 attributes of Allah that inspired the characters.

I look forward to finding what superpower "The Nourisher" entails.
posted by Joe Beese at 11:56 AM on October 25, 2010 [1 favorite]


I look forward to finding what superpower "The Nourisher" entails.

Probably some form of chlorokinesis.
posted by jedicus at 12:02 PM on October 25, 2010


Obviously, the Nourisher will be product placement for Campbell's Halal soup, which is the latest anti-Christian thing to hit the market.

Ugh.
posted by mccarty.tim at 12:04 PM on October 25, 2010


Nice link, thanks.
posted by KirkJobSluder at 12:04 PM on October 25, 2010


From the "controversy" link, they're seriously objecting to a superhero wearing a concealing costume? It's like saying "Look at their comic book character Spider-Man, who fights crime in a head-to-toe burqa! Clearly this is an expression of American cultural and religious law that mandates oppression and enslavement of spider-men."
posted by XMLicious at 12:04 PM on October 25, 2010 [4 favorites]


kind of like Matter-Eater Lad, but in reverse.
posted by Artw at 12:05 PM on October 25, 2010


kind of like Matter-Eater Lad, but in reverse.

White Hole Boy! Appearing at the Gay Pride Parade!
posted by lumpenprole at 12:09 PM on October 25, 2010


Or maybe like Molecule Man, except he turns inedible matter into tasty and nutritious halal foodstuffs.
posted by jedicus at 12:10 PM on October 25, 2010


Y'know, I got no problem with Muslim comic book heroes, but this shit just looks like the fucking Power Pack to me. I'm afraid if I buy an issue, it's all going to be about how I should stop doing drugs because they're haram and make my nourishing power not work or some shit.
posted by klangklangston at 1:25 PM on October 25, 2010


If your having Ahjar Al Noor problems I feel bad for you son...
posted by Damienmce at 1:30 PM on October 25, 2010


I'm afraid if I buy an issue, it's all going to be about how I should stop doing drugs...

Why would a comic inspired by Islamic religious beliefs be any less lame than a comic inspired by Christian religious beliefs?
posted by Joe Beese at 1:56 PM on October 25, 2010


Heh. Whenever I encountered the Power Pack it would be during an X-Men crossover and it'd be the middle of the Mutant Massacre or Wolverine would be gutting some marauders or something.
posted by Artw at 1:58 PM on October 25, 2010


Why would a comic inspired by Islamic religious beliefs be any less lame than a comic inspired by Christian religious beliefs?

I think klang was reacting to the art and character design, Joe.

Whenever I encountered the Power Pack

I was a Marvel zombie in the '80's and have a stack of Power Pack comics in the basement to this day.
posted by Zed at 3:26 PM on October 25, 2010


What was with the shoes?
posted by Artw at 4:40 PM on October 25, 2010


The giant shoes were after my time. But at a guess, same thing that was with Impulse's shoes over at DC. I blame manga.
posted by Zed at 5:17 PM on October 25, 2010


From the "controversy" link, they're seriously objecting to a superhero wearing a concealing costume?

How can we expect anyone to enjoy a comic book that lacks scantily-clad superheroes with impossibly-large breasts? Won't someone please think of the children??
posted by mek at 5:26 PM on October 25, 2010


Clearly this is an expression of American cultural and religious law that mandates oppression and enslavement of spider-men."

To be fair, Spider-Men have met with extreme prejudice and bigotry from society at large, particularly suffering constant and continuing demonization in the news media.
posted by Sangermaine at 8:35 PM on October 25, 2010 [2 favorites]


While not as bad as the Brown Bomber, I can't imagine they'll be popular. I'm reminded more of the Burger King Kids Club Gang than anything else.

The Marvel character Sooraya Qadir is a much better example of an Islamic comic book character.
posted by dragoon at 12:53 AM on October 26, 2010


Oh God I hope they fight lightning-riding sharks that would be so awesome, and also logical.
posted by No-sword at 4:58 AM on October 26, 2010


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