Is it halaal? Is it haraam? No, it's Superman!

Ya'qub —

Or should that Superimam?

Anyway, all this is abut a new 'Muslim Comic', released in America called 'The 99', with each superhero having powers inspired by the 99 Names of Allah (swt), by Naif al-Mutawa.

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What do you think? (click the image to see a full gallery of them)

If you are unsure on the official Revival opinion on superheroes, please read these:

Guardian Angel: Chapter One: Whispers in the Dark

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You — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 - 17:09

I wonder what "superpower" the characters inspired by the names of mercy/forgiveness will have.

"You killed my father. You killed my mother. You killed my wife and my children. It's ok, I forgive you." THE END

You — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 - 17:35

A word of note - note sure if this is the same series or a different one, but you caqn download a free copy of The99 - Origins by going here.

I would assume the one announced now is a new version of it that has been Americafied and not the same one I linked to?

You — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 - 22:51

[quote=Seraphim]This isnt actually a new comic.

Its been out for some time in the middle east.[/quote]

True. What is new though is the collaboration with the "Justice League of America"/whatever Comics.

@ Seraphim - do you think they felt the competition you were creating was a little too hot for them to handle alone?

and when do we get the next chapter?

Seraphim — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 - 23:08

[quote="You"]True. What is new though is the collaboration with the "Justice League of America"/whatever Comics.[/quote]

Really? They're gonna feature the Justice League in this? Didnt know that.

[quote="You"]@ Seraphim - do you think they felt the competition you were creating was a little too hot for them to handle alone?[/quote]

I doubt it.

[quote="You"]and when do we get the next chapter?[/quote]

Whats with the pressure? Its more or less done. Thinking of posting it up sometime this week on the GA Blog. Dont intend to feature it on here until its published.