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Oct 19, 2023 · In general, comic books have not paid nearly enough attention to people of color. Even when a Black super hero did exist, they didn't get the exposure they deserved. The best Black superheroes are every bit as iconic, interesting, and emotionally compelling as their peers. In fact, Black...
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- 10 Pres. Calvin Ellis
- 9 Nubia
- 8 Vixen
- 7 Sojourner Mullein
- 6 Kaldur'ahm
- 5 Steel
- 4 Black Lightning
- 3 Static Shock
- 2 Cyborg
- 1 John Stewart
First Appearance: Final Crisis #7
Originally, Kalel of Earth-23 was just a novel homage to then-Pres. Barack Obama. In Final Crisis (by Grant Morrison, J.G. Jones, and Marco Rudy), Pres. Ellis was just a Superman variant who just so happened to be president. Later, he evolved into an icon in his own right who surpassed the hope that Superman and Pres. Obama symbolized. In hindsight, Pres. Ellis is who Superman can and should be. Not only is Pres. Ellis more proactive both as a superhero and as an ordinary person, but he's the...
First Appearance: Wonder Woman #204
Nubia bears the distinction of being DC's first Black female hero and being one of Wonder Woman's oldest allies. After starting out as Princess Diana's twin, Nubia grew into her own hero, either the heir to Themyscira's throne or the Wonder Woman of another timeline. Regardless, Nubia is just as strong and iconic as Wonder Woman. Nubia is one of the most underrated yet powerful Black icons in the superhero genre. Before her resurgence in the 2020s, Nubia's sporadic yet commanding appearances...
First Appearance: Action Comics #521
Despite appearing as far back as the Bronze Age of Comics, Vixen only really took off in adaptations outside of DC. To many, Vixen was either John Stewart's second partner in Justice League Unlimited,or a recurring hero in The CW's interpretation of the DC Universe. Either way, Vixen is now a permanent fixture in fans' memories. RELATED: 10 Superhero Shows That Were Canceled When They Were Just Getting Good Vixen has more appearances in teams than solo adventures, but she still became an icon...
First Appearance: Far Sector #1
Jo may be one of DC's newest heroes, but she has already left a considerable impact. Besides being the Green Lantern Corps' first Black and bisexual member, Jo was a contemporary and progressive icon among fans. As a law enforcer who sided with the Far Sector's oppressed and fought for real social justice, Jo was a clear response to the times. Jo embodied everything that the Green Lanterns represented in ways that her predecessors didn't or couldn't. This, combined with a relatable personalit...
First Appearance: Brightest Day #4
Part of what makes Kaldur'ahm special was that he debuted in the hit cartoon Young Justice. Reportedly, DC liked him so much that he was quickly integrated into the DC Universe before the cartoon even aired. Kaldur'ahm was so instantly iconic that he all but supplanted the original Aqualad in both canon and fans' minds. RELATED: 10 Darkest Twists In DC Cartoons Besides this, Kaldur'ahm was praised for being one of Young Justice's most compelling characters. As the son of He also evolved into...
First Appearance: The Adventures of Superman #500
After Superman died, four potential replacements emerged. The noblest and most heroic of them was John Henry Irons, better known as Steel (short for "Man of Steel"). Unsurprisingly, he was the only momentary successor to become a full-fledged hero. Steel then became Superman's first major Black ally, and an enduring icon. As a genius inventor, strong fighter, and genuinely heroic person, Steel defied the racial stereotypes of the time and set a positive example for readers. It's also worth no...
First Appearance: Black Lightning #1
Black Lightning made history as the first Black superhero to get his own solo DC series. He was also arguably the inspiration for many Black heroes who had electric powers. But besides creating a fad, Black Lightning was iconic and important to readers because he was a teacher who taught life lessons. RELATED: 10 Best Superhero Team Leaders In DC Comics Jefferson Pierce was a retired Olympic athlete and current school principal before becoming a superhero. He used his position to teach other...
First Appearance: Static #1
Static Shock is best known for headlining his namesake cult favorite series from the DC Animated Universe (DCAU), but many forget that he was once a fledging imprint's flagship character. Before he joined the DC Universe, Static Shock was part of Milestone Comics' world. He was also made as the Black answer to Spider-Man. Static Shock was basically Miles Morales before the latter was even conceptualized. Through Virgil Ovid Hawkins, young readers could identify with a superhero who lived the...
First Appearance: DC Comics Presents #26
Cyborg is simultaneously one of the most important heroes to join the Teen Titans and the DC Universe. Besides being a founding Titan, Cyborg was one of the team's few notable Black members. Cyborg was an instant iconthe moment he debuted. Since then, Cyborg's prominence has risen so much that he even joined the Justice League. Cyborg was also important because he represented people who lived with disabilities. Such heroes were rare in the '80s, and even now. To many, Cyborg is the ultimate e...
First Appearance: Green Lantern #82
John Stewart is the definitive Green Lantern to an entire generation of DC fans. This wasn't just thanks to his star-making role in the acclaimed Justice League cartoon, but because he was the first Black superhero for many comic readers. John was DC's first Black superhero, but he became a lot more than that in later years. As an architect and combat veteran-turned-superhero, John was a uniquely professional and stern Black character who defied the crass stereotypes of the time. This helped...
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- John Stewart. The top spot on this list belongs to one of the most powerful and prominent Green Lanterns in the entire history of DC. Probably second only to Hal Jordan in terms of how popular and successful he is as a Green Lantern, John Stewart has always been one of the top black characters in the world of fiction because he comes with a better backstory than most the other Green Lanterns in DC.
- Cyborg. In terms of iconic black characters that form part of the Justice League, there is no doubt that Cyborg is right at the top. He has always been a foundational Justice League and the Teen Titans member due to his unique abilities.
- Black Manta. Black Manta is one of DC’s most iconic black villains because he is one of the few characters that can stand up to superpowered heroes even though he doesn’t have any powers.
- Aqualad. Known as Aquaman’s sidekick, Aqualad is one of the most capable sidekicks in the history of DC. He is a great leader who can lead just about anyone due to his innate charisma and calming presence.
Feb 9, 2021 · The most prestigious of DC’s wartime heroes, Sgt. Rock and his eclectic Easy Company represented the American values of freedom and diversity that the Allies were fighting for against the Nazi regime. One of Sgt. Rock’s most trusted soldiers was Jackie Johnson, Easy Company’s stand-in for those many Black men who enlisted in World War II.
Feb 2, 2022 · Black Panther (Image credit: Marvel Comics) As the first major mainstream Black superhero, it's unquestionable that Black Panther changed the game, and the face of comic books – and years later ...
Feb 11, 2022 · Storyline: 2006-2007’s 52. Natasha first appeared in the pages of Steel, where she regularly involved herself in the adventures of her Uncle John Henry Irons. In Action Comics #806, Natasha gains access to the Steel armor and comes to Superman’s aid when he’s injured by magic ninjas. After that, she aided her uncle for a time, but at the ...
