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Since her introduction, Riri Williams has been a controversial figure among Marvel fans. Critics have often pointed out that her character seemed to lack depth, suffering from what many describe as "cringe" moments and promotional missteps. Marvel casting her as a replacement for Iron Man raised eyebrows, especially since her character was commonly viewed as a tokenized stand-in—created ostensibly to diversify the lineup but lacking a compelling hero's journey.