Recently Marvel announced a new armored super hero, Riri Williams. The 15 years old genius studies at MIT. She challenged herself to build a suit of armor and after reverse-engineering Mark 41 (one of Tony Stark’s armors) she did it.

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Later Riri went on a test fly and ended destroying her new suit after stopping a pair of criminals. The word about the incident got to Tony and he went to visit her. After talking with Riri and her mother he decided to help the teenager become a hero. The character was inspired by 14 years old, Skai Jackson.

[photo: Skai Jackson by: Alex Kruk Photography]

This character is an amazing change on Marvel comics because they are bringing a Black female who is going to be one of the most important heroes in this universe. I’m very excited to see her storyline development and hoping that the people in this business create more characters like her.

Welcome, IronHeart!

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