Muslim Superheroes Save the World

The 99 is a new comic series featuring superheroes who possess godly attributes. Invented by Kuwaiti businessman Naif al-Mutawa, each superhero embodies a Muslim virtue, such as Jabbar the enforcer, Mumita the destroyer, and Bari the healer. Although inspired by Muslim values, The 99 is not a religious comic, and al-Mutawa says he has no desire to attract extremists of either conservative or liberal persuasions—preferring to reflect Islam's message of tolerance and diversity. Al-Mutawa's firm, Teshkeel Comics, is expected to publish four 99 series each month.