Comics and Islam 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Saturday, October 21, 2017 Muslim identity and practices are featured more comics than ever, from mainstream titles like Ms. Marvelto independent graphic memoirs. This panel takes stock of this important growing field — including the brand-new book Muslim Superheroes: Comics, Islam, and Representation — and presents the perspectives of both academics and creators. Hussein Rashid – Religion Professor, Barnard College; Contributor, Muslim SuperheroesA. David Lewis – Faculty Associate, MCPHS; Co-Editor, Muslim SuperheroesSara Alfageeh – Illustrator, Co-Director, BOY/BYE series MIPSTERZ project
