Qahera, a webcomic written and drawn by the Egyptian writer and artist Deena Mohamed, started during a troubled period of Egyptian history. Qahera’s stories partly reflect the uncertainties of the situation during these years...

The family of Muhammad seems to be next logical place to find models of heroism. Like Muhammad, they are universally respected, and the family closest to him, Ali, Fatima, Hasan, and Husayn, all knew Muhammad as well...

Given America's history of conflict in the region, It is intriguing that attempts at establishing original superhero comics were made in the Middle East in the first decade of the 21st century by two different publishing houses...