
How Ryan Coogler Is Reshaping The Marvel Universe
Ironheart is the newest addition to the Marvel Universe, and despite fake reviews and unnecessary outrage, fans are celebrating its arrival and what it signals for the franchise's future.
I sat down with executive producer Ryan Coogler, series writer Chinaka Hodge, and director Angela Barnes to talk about the power of representation in the MCU, and why Ironheart marks a turning point for comic book storytelling:
Ironheart is available to stream now on Disney+

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