Readers' reactions to racial diversity in classic comic book stories can be mixed. Some people have positive feelings, while others do not. These responses often mirror what’s happening in society.

Positive Reactions:

• Empowerment: Characters like Black Panther and Storm are loved by many because they represent and inspire people from underrepresented communities.
• Cultural Richness: Having diverse characters helps readers learn about different cultures and viewpoints. This makes the stories more interesting and helps people understand each other better.

Negative Reactions:

• Tokenism: Some readers think that including diverse characters is just for show. They feel it’s not a real effort to represent everyone and call it tokenism.
• Backlash: Fans of classic characters might not like changes to their favorite stories. They want the original characters to stay the same.

In the end, discussions about racial diversity in comic books show how important culture and representation are. These conversations can help create stories that include everyone.