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The importance of diversity in the comic book universe

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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.

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Sana Amanat

Comics creator, editor, senior publishing executive

Sana Amanat is the Director of Character and Content Development at Marvel Comics.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxTeen, an independent event.

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