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Podcast: Audiostories
Episode: Do superheroes have a religion?
Description: With the first episode recently out on Disney Plus, "Ms Marvel," the latest Marvel TV series, is already creating a buzz on social networks. And one aspect of the show in particular is generating commentary: the fact that Ms Marvel is Muslim. While many fans have applauded this first among major Marvel characters, others lament that an "emphasis" on religion has been introduced into this universe. However, upon closer inspection, you'll find that it's not at all the first time that a Marvel superhero's beliefs are evoked.