This is a list of black superheroes that lists characters found in comic books and other media. The characters are superheroes depicted as black people.
Comic books
Monumental Comics
Monumental Comics
Adeolah
Continuity Comics
Daathrekh Publishing
Demond Comics
Dark Horse Comics
DC Comics
Tanya Spears Power Girl II
Black Manta
Val-Zod Superman of Earth-2 (New 52)
Dell Comics
Disney Comics
Dorkstorm
Eclipse Comics
Epic Comics
First Comics
Fleetway/Quality
The Guardian Line UMI
Icon Comics
Image Comics
Impact Comics
Innovation
Independent comics
Kitchen Sink
Lion Forge Comics
Lone Star Press
Malibu (Ultraverse)
Marvel Comics
Marvel UK
MC2
Megaton Publishing
Milestone Media
New Universe
Pacific Comics
Pikin Press
Supreme Power
Ultimate Marvel
Urban Legend
Valiant Comics
Vertigo Comics
Wildstorm (ABC/Homage)
ZOOLOOK
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[115]
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.[116]
- 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[117]
- A2.^ Tina Ames had the power of "Bio-Energy" and could become living energy.
- A3.^ Wilson Forbes was a Daily Planet reporter.[117]
- A4.^ Wyldeheart was an ally of Damage
- A5.^ Zeke had super strength.
Dell Comics
- A.^ Lobo, 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.^ Wes Cassady is a construction publisherer 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 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
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- ^ "Nubia". The Museum of Black Superheroes. Archived from the original on 2006-07-20. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
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- ^ "Black Panther (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Bling (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Monica Rambeau (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 21 June 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Derek Morgan (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Frenzy (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Cecilia Reyes (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Charcoal (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Cloak (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 23 August 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Darwin (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. June 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Goliath (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 29 August 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Tom Foster (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Heather Hudson (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. December 2012. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Maggott (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Maxam (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Meteor man (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 20 June 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Midnight Sun". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Mister Gideon (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Misty Knight (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 16 June 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Nick Fury Jr. (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Night Thrasher (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 21 August 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "NightMask (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Pathway (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Patriot (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 13 July 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Power Man (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Prodigy (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. October 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Prowler (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Rage (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Shard (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Shola Inkosi (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Silhouette (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Miles Morales (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Storm (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 2 August 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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- ^ "Synch (Character)". The Museum of Black Superheroes. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
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External links
- Hogan, Erick (February 5, 2004). "Afros, Icons, and Spandex: A Brief History of the African American Superhero". ComicBookResources.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2011.
- Jackson, Tim (1998). "Salute to Pioneering Cartoonists of Color". Creative License Studio. Archived from the original on October 17, 2008.
- "The Black Proteges". The Quarter Bin: Profiles (fan site). Archived from the original on September 5, 2008.
- "World of Black Heroes". (fan site). Archived from the original on November 23, 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- "Black Supers List". (fan site). Archived from the original on October 26, 2009.