The new Marvel Universe series, Ironheart, has not yet been released, but is already receiving attacks that have nothing to do with their quality

Even before the first episode looked at the light, Ironheart I was already in the spotlight. And not for creative or narrative reasons, but for an increasingly frequent and toxic phenomenon: the Review of the bombings By the trolls that do not support to see women of color guide an important production of the MCU. The excuse? They are “changing” their heroes. Reality? Racism and misogyny remain comfortably installed in some internet corners.

The new generation with one’s identity

With a 32% audience score in Rotten Tomatoes before the official premiereMany have wondered how it is possible that an unless product already receives negative mass assessments. The answer is simple: it is a campaign orchestrated by those who do not tolerate that the Marvel universe bet on diversity and represents realities different from those we have seen on the screen.

Created by Brian Michael Bendis y Mike Deodato In comics, Riri Williams It is much more than a “female version of Iron Man”. AND A brilliant teenagerWith a unique story, which builds its armor and inheritance, taking the witness of Tony Stark but in their own voice. Played by Dominique Thorne (Black panther: Wakanda forever), Riri reaches the UCM with a series that promises to mix action, technology and a lot of personality.

But for some, this is already a problem. Why It is not a question of loyalty to the original material (where Riri already existed and guided his stories) or that “their favorite characters change”. What really worries is that a color woman occupies a central place in a global franchise.

And it’s not the first time. We saw it with Wonders, Ms Marvel, She-Hulk And other titles in which diversity is not only evident, but essential. Whenever a story interpreted by someone who does not adapt to the traditional mold of the white and male superhero, the same wave of hatred masked by “objective criticisms” appears.

The same as always

The trolls are shield in sentences like “Why don’t you create new characters?” or “They are forcing inclusion”but comfortably omitted Ironheart Yes it is a new character With its history within the Marvel canon. We are not talking about an insignificant replacement, but of a natural evolution within a constant change.

In addition, attempts to knock on the series start from the trailer, with a campaign organized to inflate the I don’t like artificially. More than 7 million views And an avalanche of negative comments, many without even mentioning technical, narrative or action aspects. Coincidence? At all.

In Marci tomatoes, the critical note has not yet been open to the public (in desktop), but The Trolls have already sneak into the mobile version to dirty the scores. An old trick that we have already seen on several occasions and this is more needed to portray who does it alone.

A promising cast and a creative luxury team

Together with Thorne, the cast of Ironheart Includes a Anthony Ramos (Twisters) ,, Lyric Ross, Alden honorable, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam y Anji White. The series is written by Chinaka Hodge (Snowpiercer) and produced by key figures such as Kevin Feige y Ryan Cooglerthe director of Black panther.

The address is responsible for Sam Bailey y Angela Barnesand production is performed in collaboration with Media of proximityThe company founded by Coogler. Everything indicates what Ironheart It will be a mix of science fiction, teenage drama and superhero action … with a very clear message: There is room for new representatives In the UCM.