Not looking forward to the new FF4 at all....they should've kept it original - as in the other 2 movies from a few years ago.
I will probably watch it, but with disappointment....no matter how good the movie is/will be.....there are other ways to present inclusion and diversity in comics and movies.
I certainly understand the need for diversity/inclusion. I grew up reading and loving comics (still do, thanks to my sons) and didn't even pay much attention to the lack of Black heroes and heroines - and even other ethnicities.
Then you grow up, lose your innocence, and see the need for diversity in society - AND in comicville. You notice the lack.
I remember the Original Superfriends vividly...never paid attention to the lack of color...all I saw was the color of the uniforms.
But again - as I got older and wiser I saw the need.
From what I've read over the last few years, comics have come a ways...but the movies need to go a bit further. I appreciate the place where the Avengers is at now - because they are staying TRUE to the comics and script.
In short, inclusion/diversity - needs to be done RIGHT.
Marvel lacks an "Alpha" male or female as far as black heroes/heroines...or if they do exist they are mostly unnoticed.
From what I understand, a version of Spiderman is African-American and Hispanic...would be nice to see this incorporated in Hollywood:
I think DC goes further in diversity/inclusion. In 1993, the late Dwyane McDuffie introduced Icon:
Icon has a rich (but mostly unknown, unfortunately) history in the DC Universe. He is ORIGINAL, but yet was drawn/created - to be Superman's equal.
Young Justice cartoon series introduced Icon and his friend Rocket for several series. He was presented well.
Would LOVE, someday, for Icon to make the movies.
But yeah - I am disappointed to the new FF4...but looking forward to seeing the movie. Inclusion needs to be done the right way.