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The critic emphasizes that if Marvel were to announce the return of beloved characters like Storm (played by Halle Berry), the hype and reception would vastly differ. There would be less dismissiveness and more enthusiasm because those characters and actors have a proven track record of positive fan reception.
The underlying message is that current criticisms are often rooted in frustration over what is perceived as Marvel's decline into politicized content and poor execution. There’s a clear callout of the double standards in audience reactions: why are some projects celebrated while others face relentless abuse? The answer, the critic suggests, is that fan rejection of Iron Heart is driven more by the show's perceived quality than by racial or gender motives.