Michael B. Jordan's The Marvel Universe

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The Marvel Universe once again shows the world its progressive side as it adds another person of color to its Marvel stable of superheroes. As of this past Thursday, the announcement of African American actor Michael B. Jordan to play the role of Johnny Storm in the forthcoming reboot of the Fantastic Four hit the internet. As to no surprise, many Marvel fans were indignant over the decision to move forward with a melanin inclined Johnny Storm. However, despite backlash from some disgruntled comic fans, Jordan appears to carry a sense of pride as he prepares to set the big screen ablaze (no pun intended).
Jordan’s (28) resume contains roles such as “Vince Howard” in the T.V series Friday Nights Lights and “Oscar Grant” in the critically acclaimed

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