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A Sikh Captain America? Why religious diversity matters in the comics universe
Representation of many of the world's faiths and spiritual traditions has been minimal to nonexistent in the mainstream comics universe. But comic book writers and academics who study the intersection of religion and comics are observing a renaissance of sorts.
Though she practices neither Catholicism nor Buddhism at this time, Robeson jumped at the opportunity to tell the story of the Dalai Lama in graphic novel form because the book focused on a pivotal moment in the spiritual leader's life, when he fled Tibet for India after the Chinese occupation. However, what is seen in Black Panther or other comics is a synthesis of different African religions and cultural practices, she said.For example, one page might talk about the Orishas, divine spirits that play a key role in the Yoruba faith of West Africa, while another might feature Egyptian gods. He was the first Haitian superhero.The turn of the last century was a time of revival for Black-centric comics, she said, adding that immigration from African and Caribbean countries, including Haiti, led to increased understanding of religious practices originating in those places.
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