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One of the most contentious aspects is the alteration of Echo's powers. In the comics, Maya Lopez's abilities are more straightforward, involving enhanced senses and kinetic memory. The series, however, reimagines her powers to connect to her Native American heritage, granting her the ability to tap into ancestral powers and share them with others — a change that critics deem cringe-worthy and contrived.
This creative decision appears to be an attempt to intertwine cultural identity with superhero abilities, but it comes across as superficial and forced, undermining the character's comic roots.