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[–] The_Decryptor@aussie.zone 4 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

This is what my comment was about. You can’t make social change with super powers. Super powers are a tool of physical force. I’m sure someone could write a great story about a super hero leading a violent and justified revolution, but you can’t possibly expect that to be a hallmark of the genre.

One of the marvel movies has a line about how Stark Industries is now the world leader in clean energy thanks to his arc reactor, that would have a massive societal impact and upend existing power structures, but it'd also make for a pretty boring film.

While there would be some people who'd watch RDJ sit in meetings for 2 hours making agreements, it wouldn't be the same amount that'd watch him put on the suit and punch people into orbit.

Edit: Actually, on the other hand in Secret Invasion

spoilerthe US president has the UK prime minster assassinated on live television
And even in universe they seem to have glossed over that.