DC Comics' first Arab Muslim superhero Simon Baz, from Detroit, with the Green Lantern ring. (AP Photo/DC Comics via Bender/Helper Impact) Source: AP
Arab Muslim American Simon Baz is DC Comics' first Green Lantern superhero� (AP Photo/DC Comics via Bender/Helper Impact) Source: AP
MARVEL Comics controversially tossed aside pale-faced Peter Parker for a half black half Latino and DC Comics has now blown up another fabled universe to reflect society's racial integration.
The prominent Justice League of America series is to feature a new character Simon Baz, DC?s first Arab-Muslim superhero to wear a Green Lantern ring.
DC Comic's chief creative officer Geoff Johns drew from his own life to find inspiration for the character. The character and Johns share Lebanese ancestry and hail from the Detroit area, which boasts one of the largest and oldest Arab communities in the US.
"I thought a lot about it - I thought back to what was familiar to me. This is such a personal story," Johns said.
In August last year Marvel Comics revealed that Miles Morales, a half-black, half Latino teenager, is replacing Peter Parker as the face behind the famous webbed mask of Spider Man.
Marvel caused anger when Parker was killed by the Green Goblin in the Ultimate Fallout series in June.
Morales' creators said that in the future they would not rule out making Morales gay.
Half black half Latino New Yorker Miles Morales reveals he is the new Spider Man in Marvel Comic's Ultimate Fallout series. AFP PHOTO/ MARVEL COMICS Source: AFP
Marvel caused anger when Parker was killed by the Green Goblin in the Ultimate Fallout series in June.
Morales' creators said that in the future they would not rule out making Morales gay.
Arab Muslim Simon Baz will fight alongside illustrious names like Green Arrow, Catwoman and Hawkman.
Johns detailed part of Baz's background, stating he is keen to show the effect that the New York terrorist attacks of 9/11 had on the Arab community of America. Baz's family were apparently given no little grief and prejudice in spite of their complete detachment from the events.
"He's not a perfect character. He's made some mistakes in his life, but that makes him more compelling and relatable," said Johns.
"Hopefully it's a compelling character regardless of culture or ethnic background. ... But I think it's great to have an Arab-American superhero. This was opportunity and a chance to really go for it."
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