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Kamala Khan is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Muslim superhero to headline her own television show.

Jumana Zakir knows who she is going to be for Halloween this year. Hint: Her new favorite superhero is a lot like her – female, teen, Muslim, American and "totally awesome." "Kamala Khan is me,"

The show tells the story of Khan, played by Pakistani Canadian actor Iman Vellani, getting her powers from a magical bangle that allows her to walk on air and conjure glowing light shields.

The final episode of the series is expected to drop Wednesday.

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The study found women were particularly underrepresented, with just 23.6% of Muslim characters in these movies being female.