Frankie's Blog — Joe Gomez

Why a Native Captain America is Kind of a Big Deal, by Angela Rairden

May 14, 2021 • captain america • Joe Gomez • Native • Native American

"In the past few years, Marvel has pioneered a path of inclusivity in the comic book world by creating newer, more diverse versions of some of their classic superheroes. From young, Muslim Kamala Kahn taking up the mantle of Ms Marvel, to Hispanic Miles Morales becoming the new Spider-man, to Riri Williams, a fifteen-year-old Black girl who builds her own Iron Man suit and becomes Ironheart. These are just a few examples in an impressive list of newer heroes aimed at attracting a broader comic book audience."