When you write for a comic series, many superheroes have 60 or some years of history that you are coming into.

In Arab Islamic society, it is traditionally taboo to criticize the lifestyle or personal philosophy of any practicing Muslim.

Sometimes, by using the most over-the-top, ridiculous plot device you can imagine, you get some interesting little conflicts and cool things that you might not otherwise have a chance to explore.

Ninety percent of the comic books I've written in the past had little or nothing to do with Islam.

Growing up, my birthday was always Confederate Memorial Day. It helped to create this profound sense of awareness about the Civil War and the 100 years between the Civil War and the civil rights movement and my parents' then-illegal and interracial marriage.

Yes, I was in love with my husband at first sight and still am. We have the most solid relationship.

I love New York City. I really do. I 'heart' New York.

I love Paris for the million reasons that everybody loves the city. It's an incredibly romantic and beautiful place.