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Critics Slam Aquaman for Sidelining Mera's Role

1/13/2025

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Aquaman's latest series has sparked controversy by diminishing Mera's role, robbing her of her hydrokinesis and relegating her to a mere caretaker while Aquaman takes center stage. Critics are voicing concerns that this shift mirrors a troubling trend of sidelining female superheroes in the DC Universe, undermining Mera's vital presence in Aquaman's story.

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Aquaman's latest series has sparked controversy by diminishing Mera's role, robbing her of her hydrokinesis and relegating her to a mere caretaker while Aquaman takes center stage. Critics are voicing concerns that this shift mirrors a troubling trend of sidelining female superheroes in the DC Universe, undermining Mera's vital presence in Aquaman's story.