For Mike Deodato Jr., the superhero physique is what it is. And period. This Marvel cartoonist made it clear by commenting on Tenoch Huerta’s muscles (or, according to him, lack thereof)., actor who plays Namor in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. Deodato, who has worked on numerous comics, including participation in Spider-Man, The Avengers or Wolverine comics; He came across the aforementioned character in the pages of “New Avengers”, so from his pen emerged the line that would represent a Namor with impressive muscles.

Marvel artist Mike Deodato casts a shadow over Namor’s physique #BlackPantherWakandaForever pic.twitter.com/45le2qyzDq
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* Marvel artist Mike Deodato messes with Namor’s physique in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”.
Now, before Huerta’s signing in the ‘Black Panther’ sequel, Deodato has decided to confront the actor’s appearance, emphasizing his distaste for the lack of more developed musculature. “Lifting pencils are more popular than swimming, it’s clear”says the artist sarcastically posing from behind to show that his back is “more elaborate” than that of the interpreter chosen to give life to the mutant. “You know someone made a mess when a character in the film is in worse shape than the 60-year-old artist who drew him”. Several American media echo the sentiments of Deodato, Comicbook among them, surprised by the harsh criticism launched by said artist.
Ryan Coogler directs “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, a film focused on dealing with the death of King T’Challa, an inevitable plot after the death of Chadwick Boseman, a cancer victim. Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o and Martin Freeman reprise their characters as they try to forge a new path for Wakanda in theaters on November 11th.
The Huerta Illusion
Tenoch Huerta is thrilled to be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and showed it off at San Diego Comic-Con. “I’m from the neighborhood, and I’m here thanks to inclusion. Without inclusion I would not be here”he energetically affirmed at that conference, rejoicing in being able to become a source of inspiration for the new generations. “Many kids are in their neighborhoods with their eyes on us, dreaming of being here. And they will make it.”.
Source: E Cartelera