Why There Should Be More Diversity In The DC And Marvel Universes

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The genre of superhero films has inspired fans of all ages for decades now, however, it’s only recently that companies have begun to push for more diversity among its characters. This new push for diversity, like most business industries, is most likely just a response to modern trends and consumer demands, but for some members of the audience, it means so much more than that.

Though the reasoning behind more diverse characters appearing in film and television isn’t what it should be, it doesn’t take away from the power of the decision for many of the fans that connect to these heroes. Films and shows that depict more people of color, strong women, and members of the LGBTQ+ do more than entertain a broader audience. They also promote representation and inclusion, which encourages society to do the same.

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It is because superhero storylines are so popular and inspiring to fans that they, especially, should aim to incorporate more diversity. Considering that most of the heroes in the Marvel and DC universes began as normal people, it only makes sense to illustrate the many different ways that normal people can look, especially in a universe that makes so much room for more characters. Not only would it make the stories more relatable to a larger audience, but it would also make sense with the patterns and structures that these universes already use in films.

Though Marvel is known to have a more diverse collection of characters in the franchise, both they and DC are guilty of continually focusing on several of the same white male characters across multiple films. The opportunities used to pursue these