Talk:Epic Rap Battles of History 65/@comment-24845115-20160822014257/@comment-5482968-20160822050450

I could see 3 possible reasons/factors, though I can prove none of them:


 * 1) Popularity from Teen Titans - I'm not aware of him being any more popular than any of the other Titans, and the change was made 5 years after the show ended, but it could be related. It also works as a bonus reason for the others.
 * 2) The importance of technology in the modern world - Having such a tech-oriented character fits in with the smartphone world, and Martian Manhunter as the alien on the team that isn't Superman makes the most sense to cut.
 * 3) Race - I know this type of discussion can be very controversial, and I apologize if I seem to rant here for a second, but it's entirely within the realm of possibility that Cyborg was added in for the sake of a black character on the team. Comics have a long history of changing characters seemingly just for the sake of diversity. Right now there's a Korean Hulk, a Black Captain America, and soon a Black Iron Man (Woman?). Funnily enough all of those examples are Marvel, but the point still stands. Again, sorry if I was insensitive or phrased something that made it appear not the way I intended. I'm simply remarking on a common phenomenon in the comic industry.

Like I said, I can't prove any of these 3, but those are the first reasons that come to mind.