Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-27766117-20160209173102/@comment-27766117-20160402004720

Wow - Kamala looks so so amazing in Inhumans. I'm currently working on an outline to submit, and the big day is in three weeks.

So far I'm trying to give a really big scope (the paper has to be 5-7 pages) - first I want to touch on general comic book history and its ties to American culture. Next, I want to talk about the portrayal of Muslim-Americans in the media, and incorrect generalizations about Islam that sometimes affect the Islamic community negatively.

Then, I hope to describe the process of Ms. Marvel's creation, touch on the "superhero effect" that I've read a bit about (how it is important for people, especially young people, to see themselves in heroes because of how superheroes and their stories embody everything that our own world lacks[]); a bit of "superhero psychology" supporting the creation of Khan.

Finally, I hope to end the paper (and subsequent PowerPoint presentation) with tons of examples of the positive reception to Ms.Marvel -- including the introduction of the comic to President Obama, the series winning the Hugo Award, and Pritanka Chopra's decision to voice Khan in the Marvel Avengers Academy video game. I'll have to mention this thread!

So far I've read No Normal and loved it! I'm now in the process of reading Generation Why - I want to really comb through and find examples of Khan's culture throughout the books. I've taken notes. If anyone has any Ms. Marvel accolades they know of, or any cool visuals, let me know for the PowerPoint! I'm not sure if this counts as cheating - I guess I'll find out. I'll cite all of you - I already know I want to find some examples of people putting No Normal up to their faces to show support and to prove that Kamala is in all of us.

Will keep you all updated - thanks again!