Ava DuVernay's Journey From Selma to Wakanda Could Be #PRWin for Marvel

Not even a comic book artist could create such a great story.

Diversity (or the lack thereof) has been a hot topic in the Hollywood Hills for quite some time. A-Listers from Shonda Rhimes to Viola Davis have sounded off, inspiring negative headlines and general discontent.

It would seem that a heroic effort is needed mend this wound. Enter Marvel Studios into the fray.

black panther marvelAn exclusive report from The Wrap shows the comic empire has a strategic selection for the next additions to its film-making franchise. “Black Panther” is slated to hit the big screen November 2017, and Marvel has made it clear this movie will be directed by an African-American.

Moreover, as Marvel ushers in the first real black superhero (many don’t place Iron Man’s sidekicks War Machine and Falcon or even SHIELD’s Nick Fury in that category because they didn’t lead), a female heroine is coming with “Captain Marvel.”

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