New Muslim TV Superhero: “Burka Avenger”

RELIGION NEWS SERVICE
By Richard S. Ehrlich

Geo Tez introduces the Burka Avenger. Photo courtesy Geo TV

PAKISTAN---Pakistan’s new animated television series, “Burka Avenger,” features a female Muslim teacher disguised in a tight black outfit with a cape and ninja-style head cover who throws heavy books and sharp pens at men who oppose education for girls. The fictional show coincides with the real life of Malala Yousafzai, the teenage Pakistani student who was shot in the head in an unsuccessful bid to kill her because she spoke out in support of girls’ education. The Burka Avenger has been mostly victorious against her Taliban-like enemies during the first two shows, which began on July 28. [link]