For decades, comic books have focused on superheroes and their extraordinary strength, which often seemingly had young boys as fans. That may have created the notion that the superhero world was a boys-only club, led by powerful characters like Iron Man and Thor. However, the impact of these characters and what they represent was never limited to just boys, or even one generation or country.

Iman Vellani is one of those who has openly spoken about the impact that comic books and Marvel had on her. After playing a superhero role herself in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actress opened up about how meaningful these iconic superheroes were to her growing up. And while sharing her stance, she also broke Marvel's boys' club image.

Iman Vellani and Frank Alvarez recently sat down for the Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday official podcast, where they spoke about their love for Marvel movies. Vellani opened up about her passion for the MCU and explained the impact Iron Man and Thor had on her while growing up. She also revealed how she often saw herself in these characters. 

"Marvel was kind of known to be more of a boys' club. But all I knew was these heroes-- I saw myself represented in Iron Man, in Thor, in Loki. The fact that they were able to make it so personal to even a Brown girl in Markham, Ontario is just the magic of these films," she said.

Vellani shared on the podcast how she felt deeply connected to the films. Now, as the Marvel fanbase continued to grow beyond its early perception as a boys-only club, greater attention was also given to characters such as Black Widow, She-Hulk, and Ms. Marvel. Vellani’s love for the Marvel Universe and talent also ultimately helped bring her into that world, as she took on the role of Ms. Marvel, aka Kamala Khan, a teenager from Jersey City.

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But most importantly, her knowledge of the Marvel Universe was clearly something that worked in her favor.

Iman Vellani is one of the most passionate comic book and Marvel fans, and she has never shied away from talking about her love for the franchise. That knowledge came in handy for both the actress and Marvel Studios while she worked on Ms. Marvel and The Marvels. During her appearance on The Revenge of Podcast, Vellani revealed that she would often point out if there was any minor or major errors. 

She explained that Marvel fans are known for their attention to detail and are quick to spot inconsistencies, whether they involve timelines, character details, or continuity. And that may have helped the filmmakers catch and address potential errors before they made it to the screen. As for the connection that Vellani felt with the Marvel movies, she is certainly not the only one, and that is evident in Marvel's massive fandom.

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