Halima Afi - Oakland, CA
I really think this comic book has a good potential. I worry about the body image of Muslim, boys and especially young Muslim girls. Can a hero be created that dresses modestly and wears hijab. Or is that too extremist?

William Speer III - Atlanta, GA
I am SO GLAD this has happened!!! A dream come true. The entire team behind the 99 is bold, brave, and beautiful. World peace CAN work. Different is not dangerous. I believe in you guys. I intend to own every issue. God bless you all!

(anonymous)
BRAVO ! Forward thinking and progress ! A great man with vision,intelligence and courage!

(anonymous)
No way! Muslims who appreciate the fact that pictures,caricatures and cartoons are un-islamic cannot applaud this.Mr al-Mutawa please leave the ways of the west to the westerners.We in our humble Africa,shall embrace islam in its pure 18th century form.

Sigit Widodo - Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesian editions available at bookstores in major cities in Indonesia (mostly in Java Island). If you cannot find it in locations near you, please feel free to call (021) 4682-5555.

(anonymous)
When I first heard about this story, I thought that it would be impossible for a comic about the Islamic faith to be presented in such an accessible way. But after watching this story and understanding what it meant for both children and adults to view their religion in an updated form, I am now a believer. al-Mutawa is a very brave man to stand up to the social firestorm that was sure to follow from these comics. I am inspired that, instead of ducking the nay-sayers, he embraced them and challenged their own pre-conceived notions with his new ideas.

(anonymous)
When al-Mutawa presented his ideas in a very modern and liberal manner, the children naturally reacted more positively than their parents who had lived under conservative Islamic standards their whole life. I find it interesting that although many people disagree with the way the characters of "The 99" are portrayed, they can still focus on the meaning of the work in its entirety, the characteristics that Allah exhibits in the Koran. Determining whether the non-traditional aspects of the comic outweigh the lack of tradition must be hard for parents to use their discretion. But, I believe it is inevitable that the upcoming generation of predominantly Islamic nations may bring about a liberal movement towards a modernized form of Islam even if it happens slowly and even insignificantly at first.

Alix Lytton - Allen, TX
This story caught my interest not only because it deals with eastern culture, but how one artist expressed his own ideas on what the "true" Islamic religion is. Al-Mutawa tried to argue against the Muslim community's essential beliefs by expressing how he wanted to modernize the religion in his western-style comic book. He clearly focuses on trying to influence others in the way of of Islam, but comes across it very liberally, straying from how Muslim officials would want their religion spread.

Isaac Solotaroff - New York, NY
The 99 is available in Bahasa. For information about where to purchase a copy in Indonesia email: Sigit.Widodo@feminagroup.com

dini agung - yogyakarta, indonesia
Is this comic translated in Indonesia? Or if it isnt, where can I find it here?

didit herdiyanto - jakarta, indonesia
Awesome, dude. THE99 truly enters as the alternative superheroes serial nowadays, combining post modern visuals and Islamic values -- addressed to the universe.. salut

(anonymous)
I think it's great! It's about time Muslim kids had a chance to experience something different.