Meet the new Muslim-American Green Lantern

DC Comics introduces its first Arab-American superhero — and his first test is grappling with a federal agent who thinks he's a terrorist

DC Comics' first issue starring Simon Baz, the new Muslim-American Green Lantern: Over the years, several men have taken on the persona of the ring-wearing, emerald-suited superhero.
(Image credit: DC Comics)

The comic-book world has taken bold steps this year to diversify its landscape, with Marvel introducing a new half-black, half-Latino Spider-Man and DC Comics revealing that Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern, is gay. And now, DC has revealed yet another milestone: The Arab-American character Simon Baz is the new Green Lantern. (See an image at right and below.) Here, everything you need to know about DC Comics' new Muslim superhero:

What makes Simon Baz special?

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