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Why is Marvel casting white actors to play Asian characters?

At first, this looks like sexism. And then you realize, hey, this is sexism. Hope isn't allowed to do the dangerous job because Pym has put her on a pedestal, and won't let her off it.

After Marvel Comics introduced a teenage Muslim as

The shimmering rainbow shadow of the bifrost makes for a nice spot to quietly enjoy some humble pie. 

Marvel is set to release 70 films over the next 14 years. We have reason to worry this will lead to some seriously crappy movies glutting our silver screens.

Comic book heroes are part of an American tradition that spans across age, community, and social subcultures. But let’s be real.