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Central to the controversy is a recent comic book, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #4, in which Boba Fett kills a character identified as a woman of color. This act, seemingly simple within the context of a bounty hunter universe, has been interpreted by some as emblematic of Hollywood’s growing obsession with portraying violence against women—particularly women of color—and using such scenes to push provocative narratives. Critics claim this perpetuates negative stereotypes and villainizes female characters who are otherwise portrayed as capable and equal.