Marvel's “Black Panther” comes out this Friday, and the buzz surrounding it has reached a fever pitch. After 17 films, the studio is finally releasing a movie headlined solely by a black superhero.

The film marks a major moment in representation for comic book movie fans around the world, but Marvel still has a lot to answer for when it comes to diversity. To break down what's still missing from the Marvel Universe, The Takeaway went to a somewhat unexpected source.

Roxane Gay is best known as the writer of books, including “Bad Feminist” and “Hunger.” But she also collaborated with Ta-Nehisi Coates on the short-lived "Black Panther" companion series, "World of Wakanda." Gay joins The Takeaway to talk about her experience writing for comic book fans and whether Marvel is doing enough to cultivate an inclusive audience. 

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This segment is hosted by Tanzina Vega.