Name: The importance of diversity in the comic book universe
Uploaded: 2018-11-14T12:31:49Z
Duration: 16 min 35 s
Description: Since day one as Director of Character and Content Development at Marvel Comics, Sana Amanat has pushed to create and promote superheroes who aren't just straight white men. In this inspiring talk, she discusses the encouraging results of that editorial mission -- and stresses the importance of diversity in a medium that serves a decidedly heterogeneous readership.

Since day one as Director of Character and Content Development at Marvel Comics, Sana Amanat has pushed to create and promote superheroes who aren't just straight white men. In this inspiring talk, she discusses the encouraging results of that editorial mission -- and stresses the importance of diversity in a medium that serves a decidedly heterogeneous readership. 

Sana Amanat: The importance of diversity in the comic book universe

The importance of diversity in the comic book universe

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