The 25 Best Female Marvel Characters
variety.commisogynistic fans panned the film before it was even released. Suffice to say, female superheroes have been subjected to intense scrutiny over the years — but the number of powerful women on screen has only increased with the expansion of the MCU and Hollywood’s efforts to showcase more stories from underrepresented communities.
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow received her own movie at long last; meanwhile, streamers have released shows like “Jessica Jones” and “WandaVision” that explore female agency and a wide range of emotions.
While the MCU’s latest feature “The Marvels” wasn’t a commercial success, it features a diverse trio of female superheroes played by Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, who is the MCU’s first Muslim hero as Ms.
Marvel. To celebrate Women’s History Month — and women’s contributions every month — Variety is highlighting the best female Marvel characters from the MCU and beyond.
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