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In the latest revelation, a character artist involved in major titles like Batman: Arkham Knight, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Last of Us Part Two, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has openly acknowledged this pattern. This developer, Dell Walker, who has a significant portfolio in the industry, admits that it’s common to pitch Black female characters with specific aesthetic qualities—e.g., beauty, strength, softness—but these pitches often undergo transformations. After about ten iterations, the character models re-emerge with features that are notably different, frequently leaning toward stereotypes or less glamorous versions.