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The Troubled Journey of Marvel's Blade: An Investigation into a Six-Year Saga
Six years ago, Marvel fans were optimistic about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). During San Diego Comic-Con in July 2019, Kevin Feige announced a slate of new films for Phase 4, culminating in a dramatic reveal of Mahershala Ali as the new Blade. Ali, a highly respected and talented actor, had fans eagerly anticipating his portrayal of the vampire hunter. However, what seemed like an exciting development soon spiraled into one of Marvel’s most baffling failures.