New Marvel Comics character Kamala Khan is a 16-year-old Muslim immigrant from Pakistan living in New Jersey, and is known as a "geek", but is also the latest alter-ego of superhero Ms. Marvel, who has shape-shifting abilities. No word yet as to whether she will be forced to wear a hijab or burqa, or if there will be an attempted honor killing she will have to defend herself from. But since she is depicted without any covering for her hair, she is sure to raise some eyebrows.
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I wonder if her super powers will keep her safe while her family tries to kill her for disobeying them?
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