The 99

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"The 99" represents a number of interesting Middle Eastern superheroes.
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"The 99" are a number of interesting superheroes who are usually Islamic or Arabic -and sometimes both.
[[Image:v3the99.jpg|frame|The 99]]
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==Background==
==Background==
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It is said that God has 99 names -each representing one of His powers. Kuwait-based Teshkeel Comics is expected to introduce 99 characters ultimately ultimately for their series, based on Islamic concepts and published in both English and Arabic.  
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It is said that God has 99 names -each representing one of His powers. Kuwait-based Teshkeel Comics is expected to introduce 99 characters (eventually) for their series, based on Islamic concepts and published in both English and Arabic.
==Initial Characters==
==Initial Characters==
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==Back to==
==Back to==
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[[Strength in Diversity|STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY]] section
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[[Strength in Diversity|STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY]] subsection
==References==
==References==
The Official [http://www.the99.org The 99] <br>
The Official [http://www.the99.org The 99] <br>
As reported in [http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=134905 News'a'rama] <br>
As reported in [http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=134905 News'a'rama] <br>
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Reviewed at [http://www.comicsbulletin.com/soapbox/114895569441667.htm Comics Bulletin]
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Blogged about at [http://timeinmoments.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/the-99-an-islamic-comic-book-for-the-masses Time In Moments]
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Current revision as of 23:33, 1 September 2009

"The 99" are a number of interesting superheroes who are usually Islamic or Arabic -and sometimes both.

The 99

Contents

Background

It is said that God has 99 names -each representing one of His powers. Kuwait-based Teshkeel Comics is expected to introduce 99 characters (eventually) for their series, based on Islamic concepts and published in both English and Arabic.

Initial Characters

  • Dr. Ramzi Razem
  • Jabbar the Powerful
  • Darr the Afflicter
  • Jami the Assembler
  • Batina the Healer

Back to

STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY subsection

References

The Official The 99
As reported in News'a'rama
Blogged about at Time In Moments

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