Since they exist, superheroes are a reflection of the society and its ideologies. They embody the values of a community and provide a model of education for all people who learn about their adventures.
For example, Captain America, which was created in 1940, is a great soldier but emerges above all the image of American power during World War II and show how the United States are the "liberator from oppression."
Similarly, the arrival of Iron Man in the 90s coincided with the beginning of the digital era and new technology. The highly advanced equipment of Iron Man again seeks to strengthen American power, showing that USA is ahead of the world in technology.
But over time, the society and its values are likely to evolve, mainly for political, economic, demographic, and historical reasons. Thus, the values defended by superheroes can appear as obsolete or outdated. This is why they are also evolving, to correspond more to the realities of society.
It is in this context that Thor, god of thunder and male hero par excellence, will become a woman. Indeed, in a society where equality Man-Woman is no longer a myth, it was time for women to have a greater role in comic books. But transform Thor into a woman rather than creating a new female superhero also show that the authors of comics are keen to prove that society is changing.
It's the same for Captain America, which will now be a black superhero. A hero as patriotic needs to reflect the realities of a country. In view of the demographic and ethnic changes in the USA in recent years, it seems consistent that Captain America become a black superhero.
Although these projects have many critics, it seems logical to evolve superheroes to match them to the reality of today.
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