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This is a list of black superheroes that lists fictional characters found in comic books and other media. Black is a term usually referring to a racial group of humans with dark skin color, used to categorize a number of diverse populations into one common group. This list includes African American characters and characters of sub-Saharan African descent or populations characterized by dark skin color (a definition that also includes certain populations in Oceania, Southeast Asia, southern South Asia, and the southern Middle East).

Comic books

Continuity Comics (Comico)

Demond Comics

Dark Horse Comics

DC Comics

Dell Comics

Dorkstorm

Eclipse Comics

Epic Comics

First Comics

Fleetway/Quality

The Guardian Line UMI

Icon Comics

Image Comics

Impact Comics

Innovation

Kitchen Sink

Lone Star Press

Malibu (Ultraverse)

Marvel Comics

Marvel UK

MC2

Milestone Media

New Universe

Pacific Comics

Strikeforce Morituri

Supreme Power

Ultimate Marvel

Vertigo Comics

Wildstorm (ABC/Homage)

Valiant Comics

Other media

Newspapers

Novels and anthologies

Webcomics

Television

Movies

Notes

Dark Horse Comics

A. Plexus was an ally of Nexus from Nexus: Executioner's Song #3

DC Comics

A. Cal Durham was Aquaman's ally who was turned into Waterbreather by Black Manta

A1 Amber was an ally of Jericho trained by Adeline Kane Wilson and an operative of Searcher's Inc.

B. Chunk was a Flash ally

C. Conjura used backwards magic like Zatanna.

D. Crystallex becomes a living crystal and morphs. In stasis at S.T.A.R. Labs San Francisco.

E. Centaur was the protector of the Realm from the Wizardworld series in Warlord

F. FerAlyse was a feral denizen of Chicago's Netherworld

G. Glenn Gammeron is an intergalactic bounty hunter from Mi'ran and an ally of the Martian Manhunter

H. Gus Gray was a replacement loader for the Haunted Tank.

I. Healer Randolph was one of Tomahawk's Rangers, an ex-slave turned folk healer

J. Jackie Johnson was an ex-heavyweight boxing champion, and an amalgamation of Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis. He was a member of Sgt. Rock's Easy Company.

K. Jim Corrigan was an African-American police officer and an ally of Jimmy Olsen and Black Lightning

L. Jody was an ally of Tomahawk.

M. Machiste was a sometimes ally of the Warlord

N. Martin Ellis woke from coma in Justice League Quarterly #17 with powers of Tempest

O. Mister Bones was the DEO regional director

P. Mohammed Ibn Bornu was a North African warrior hero.

Q. Molo represented Africa.

R. Nu'Bia was a Wonder Woman ally

S. Percival Hazard was the leader of Squad K and grandson of Ulysses Hazard. He was last seen in Action Comics Annual #13 2008.

T. Philippus was an Amazon ally of Wonder Woman.

U. Seraph was a US government agent.

V. Scrap had magnetic powers

W. Sela was an Atlantean warrior woman 3,000 years ago

W1. Shondra Kinsolving was a doctor with telekinetic healing abilities and an ally of Batman.

X. Sojourner was a member of Artemis' HellEnders.

Y. The Solution was a Teen Titans tryout.

Z. Sonik (Superman/Batman ally from World's Finest)

A1. Ted & Terri Trapper were private detectives

A2. Tina Ames had the power of "Bio-Energy" and could become living energy.

A3. Wilson Forbes was a Daily Planet reporter.

A4. Wyldeheart was an ally of Damage

A5. Zeke had super strength.

Dell Comics

A. cowboy, two issue run

Dorkstorm Notes

A. Dr. Blink Superhero Shrink

Eclipse Comics Notes

A. Polestar was the acrobatic female member of the New Wave

B. Roboto (cyborg member of Team Youngblood from The DNAgents universe)

C. Sabre was one of the first graphic novels.

D. Strike inherited the power harness from Sgt. Strike

The Guardian Line Comics Notes

A. Code was a Spirit styled vigilante

Image Comics Notes

A. American Pi was a supersmart heroine

Marvel Comics

A. The Black Musketeers were allies of the Black Panther

B. Venus was cloned from the DNA of Goliath and Elisa Maza

C. Wes Cassady is a construction worker who was bitten by a radioactive rabbit.

Marvel Comics UK

A. Afrikaa was a superhuman ally of Black Panther

B. Doctor Crocodile was an ally of Captain Britain

MC2 Notes

A. Fred was Stark’s bodyguard (Jim Rhodes)

Milestone Media

A. D-Struct was an ally of Hardware.

B. Technique was a female version of Hardware.

C. Buck Wild was a Luke Cage parody.

New Universe Comics

A. Mutator was revealed as African American in the final issue.

Vertigo Comics Notes

A. Chullo was an ex-cop and empowered by the The Nazz

Wildstorm Comics

A. Dhalua Strong was the wife of Tom Strong

B. Tesla Strong was the daughter of Tom Strong

Movies

A. Character was never fully mentioned by this name in the film.

See also

• List of black animated characters
• African characters in comics
• Ethnic stereotypes in comics

Notes

1. "Amanda Waller". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
2. "Amazing Man". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
3. "Amazing Man 2". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
4. "The Atom". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
5. "Wayne Williams". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
6. Debuted in All-Out War #1 (September 1979), appeared in the entire six issue run
7. "Black Lightning". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
8. "Black Racer". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
9. "Black Spider, The". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
10. "Blackwing Earth 2". Comicvine.com. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
11. Wells, John. "The Racial Justice Experience: Diversity in the DC Universe: 1979-Today". Retrieved 2009-03-19.
12. "Blindside". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
13. "Blob". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
14. "Bloodsport". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
15. "Bloodwynd". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
16. "Bumblebee". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
17. "Captain Marvel (Else Worlds)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
18. "Cascade". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
19. "Chester Runk". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
20. "Crimson Avenger, The". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
21. "Cyborg". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
22. "Doctor Mid-Nite". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
23. "Nommo". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
24. "Empress". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
25. "Firestorm". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
26. "Freedom Beast". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
27. "The Unofficial Gravedigger Biography".
28. Nate Hollis
29. ^ "Ulysses Hazard". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
30. "John Stewart". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
31. "Grover Baines". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
32. "Healer Randolph". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
33. "Hero". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
34. "Houngan". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
35. "Iron". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
36. "Jakeem". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
37. "Jet". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
38. "Jakeem". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
39. "Joto". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
40. "Kid Quantum". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
41. "King Peacock". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
42. "Mbulaze". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
43. "Micro-Maid". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
44. "Muhammad X". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
45. "Ndoki". GCD. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
46. "Nubia". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
47. "Orpheus". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
48. "Sir Gawain". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
49. "Skyrocket". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
50. "Starboy". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
51. "Steel". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
52. "Natasha Irons". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
53. "Multiverse Earth-D". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
54. "Tangent Superman". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
55. "Syn". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
56. "Tempest". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
57. "Thunder". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
58. "Tyroc". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
59. "Vixen". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
60. "Vykin". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
61. "Wonder Woman (Ororo)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
62. "XS". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
63. ^ "Blood Syndicate". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Milestone. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
64. "Babbasaur". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
65. "Buck Wild". An International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
66. "D-Struct". An International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
67. "Holocaust". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
68. "Starlight". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
69. "Tarmack". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
70. "Boy". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
71. "Dhalua Strong". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
72. "Strel". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
73. "Ziona". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
74. A Bungleton Green Retrospective
75. "Ebony White". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
76. A Salute to Pioneering Cartoonists of Color, Cartoon Gallery 1
77. "Wow Armory".
78. "Gettosake.com".
79. "Eleggua".
80. daathrekh.com
81. "The Urban Avenger".
83. "Black Vulcan". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
84. "SPIRAL ZONE - Earth's Most Powerful Soldiers".
85. "Hero High".
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105. "GCD :: Issue Details".
106. Super Dictionary, 1978.
107. ^ Super Dictionary, 1978

References

• The Museum of Black Superheroes
• Jorge's Black Supers List
• The Black Proteges
• Blacks get seriously involved in "the funnies"
• A Milestone Retrospective
• Ferndale Man Launches "Tribe" of Super-Heroes
• GCD Project - Nexus: Executioner's Song #3

External links

• Daathrekh Publishing
• Gettosake Entertainment
• Guardian UMI
• East Coast Black Age Of Comics Convention
• Salute to Pioneering Cartoonists of Color
• Afros, Icons, and Spandex: A Brief History of the African American Superhero
• The Darker Mask, excerpt: http://www.natcreole.com/lit.onyxcity.htm

• Lists of superheroes
• African American culture