A common fault of the comic book industry has been a lack of female representation. Most recently Scarlett Johansson received sexist feedback for her role as role as the Black Widow in the film "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Those comments are coupled with the fact that Marve has not yet given her a solo film, despite every other member of the Avengers having their own franchise.
To combat the conflict, DC Comics introduced a revamped set of stories to cater to the female audience titled "Super Hero Girls Universe." This new universe will follow many favorites including Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Katana, and more, as they experience life before realizing their true powers. These new characters can empower and inspire young girls in the same way their male-counter parts have been able to do in the past.
Comic book companies are constantly releasing movies; therefore, they have a unique opportunity to make waves in a society. They have the power to raise-up those who feel oppressed, and help women overcome centuries of discrimination. With DC comics making the first strides towards changing this paradigm, many eyes fall upon Marvel to see if they will do the right thing and mimic DC's attempts to promote progress towards a gender-equal society.
