# Native American Superheroes This Gritty Marvel Series Reintroduces Red Wolf as Its Hero By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wolf References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/08/marvel-comics-red-wolf-native-american-superhero/) & [marvel](http://marvel.com/comics) For the first time since 1976, [Marvel's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) Red Wolf character will be the hero of his own comic book series. Marvel is releasing a new generation of its line of comics, in which many of their superheroes are getting race or gender makeovers -- for example, the Hulk is now Asian-American and Thor is a woman. The change is being touted as an "all new, all different" update for the legendary comic publisher. Red Wolf isn't undergoing a transformation, just being revived from his last run as the protagonist of his own series. Since 1976, he has only been featured as a minor character in the [Marvel universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvels-85th-anniversary). Many comic book fans are excited for the unique situations and adventures that will be inspired by a [Native American superhero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeshifting-hero) located in the American Southwest -- two areas that are largely uncharted territory for Marvel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Race and Gender Makeovers in Comics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new narratives and perspectives through diversifying the superhero lineup. - **Revival of Underrepresented Superheroes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into untapped potential by bringing back forgotten or overlooked characters and refreshing their storylines. - **Exploring Uncharted Territories in Superhero Stories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique situations and adventures by setting stories in unconventional locations and cultures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Comic Book Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the demand for diverse representation and reviving lesser-known characters to attract new readers. - **Entertainment Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the superhero genre by introducing more diverse protagonists and exploring different storytelling perspectives. - **Cultural Representation and Diversity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting inclusivity and representation by showcasing underrepresented cultures and ethnicities in mainstream media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Upcoming Dark Superhero Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-noir.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnc-pro-performance-100-whey-protein.md) - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Noir Superhero Premieres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spidernoir.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-and-wolverine-1.md) - [Superhero-Guided Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superheroguided-workout-app.md) - [Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-yumm.md)