The MCU Multiverse Is Continuing A Great Marvel Trend
Through TV shows like What If…? specifically, the MCU multiverse is continuing a fantastic, much-needed Marvel trend that properly began in Phase 4 of the sprawling universe. That trend corresponds to the representation of minority groups in superhero cinema, which Phase 4 provided in abundance. With new characters such as Shang-Chi, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and Namor, to name but a few, Marvel Studios continued providing representation for broader ethnic groups in the MCU.
While all of these characters were introduced in the core MCU universe – Earth-616 – TV shows like What If…? will take minority representation to the next level. This has been proven by the early announcements from season 2 of the upcoming anthology season, which demonstrates one of the best traits about the multiverse should Marvel Studios continue to utilize it in this way. With the multiverse now wide open, countless more underrepresented communities could be given a spotlight in the world of superheroes and the MCU.