Aya

Set in the fictional Middle Eastern metropolis of Aya, this AK Comics series follows the adventures of a young woman navigating her modern life and career as a reporter. Running for six issues beginning in 2006, Aya is notable for being one of the first mainstream Arabic superhero comics, blending local cultural details with the classic superhero genre. The series is primarily associated with its creator, who sought to offer a distinct, regionally-rooted alternative to the dominant Western comics.