List of black superheroes
Template:Short description Template:More citations needed 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
Adeolah
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Captain Underpants universe
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Daathrekh Publishing
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Demond Comics
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Dorkstorm
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Fleetway/Quality
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Innovation
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Independent comics
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Kitchen Sink
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Leader Comics Group
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Lone Star Press
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Malibu (Ultraverse)
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Megaton Publishing
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Monumental Comics
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Pikin Press
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Random House/Identity Artists & Writers Group
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Urban Legend
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Wildstorm (ABC/Homage)
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ZOOLOOK
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Other media
Newspapers
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Novels and anthologies
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Webcomics
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Television
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Film
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Notes
Dark Horse Comics
- A.Template:Note labelPlexus was an ally of Nexus from Nexus: Executioner's Song #3<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
DC Comics
- A.Template:Note labelCal Durham was Aquaman's ally who was modified by Black Manta to possess physiology similar to that of an Atlantean.
- A1Template:Note labelAmber was an ally of Jericho trained by Adeline Kane and an operative of Searcher's Inc.
- B.Template:Note labelChunk was a Flash ally
- C.Template:Note labelConjura used backwards magic like Zatanna.<ref>Super Dictionary, 1978.</ref>
- D.Template:Note labelCrystallex becomes a living crystal and morphs. In stasis at S.T.A.R. Labs San Francisco.
- E.Template:Note labelCentaur was the protector of the Realm from the Wizardworld series in Warlord
- F.Template:Note labelFerAlyse was a feral denizen of Chicago's Netherworld
- G.Template:Note labelGlenn Gammeron is an intergalactic bounty hunter from Mi'ran and an ally of the Martian Manhunter
- H.Template:Note labelGus Gray was a replacement loader for The Haunted Tank.
- I.Template:Note labelHealer Randolph was one of Tomahawk's Rangers, an ex-slave turned folk healer
- J.Template:Note labelJackie 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.Template:Note labelJim Corrigan was an African-American police officer and an ally of Jimmy Olsen and Black Lightning
- L.Template:Note labelJody was an ally of Tomahawk.
- M.Template:Note labelMachiste was a sometimes ally of the Warlord
- N.Template:Note labelMartin Ellis woke from coma in Justice League Quarterly #17 with powers of Tempest
- O.Template:Note labelMister Bones is the director of the Department of Extranormal Operations.
- P.Template:Note labelMohammed Ibn Bornu was a North African warrior hero.
- Q.Template:Note labelMolo represented Africa.
- R.Template:Note labelNubia was a Wonder Woman ally
- S.Template:Note labelPercival Hazard was the leader of Squad K and grandson of Ulysses Hazard. He was last seen in Action Comics Annual #13 2008.
- T.Template:Note labelPhilippus was an Amazon ally of Wonder Woman.
- U.Template:Note labelSeraph was a US government agent.
- V.Template:Note labelScrap had magnetic powers
- W.Template:Note labelSela was an Atlantean warrior woman 3,000 years ago
- W1.Template:Note labelShondra Kinsolving was a doctor with telekinetic healing abilities and an ally of Batman.
- X.Template:Note labelSojourner was a member of Artemis' HellEnders.
- Y.Template:Note labelThe Solution was a Teen Titans tryout.
- Z.Template:Note labelSonik (Superman/Batman ally from World's Finest)
- A1.Template:Note labelTed & Terri Trapper were private detectives<ref name="Super Dictionary, 1978">Super Dictionary, 1978</ref>
- A2.Template:Note labelTina Ames had the power of "Bio-Energy" and could become living energy.
- A3.Template:Note labelWilson Forbes was a Daily Planet reporter.<ref name="Super Dictionary, 1978"/>
- A4.Template:Note labelWyldeheart was an ally of Damage
- A5.Template:Note labelZeke had super strength.
Dell Comics
- A.Template:Note labelLobo, two issue run
Dorkstorm Notes
- A.Template:Note labelDr. Blink Superhero Shrink
Eclipse Comics Notes
- A.Template:Note labelPolestar was the acrobatic female member of the New Wave
- B.Template:Note labelRoboto (cyborg member of Team Youngblood from The DNAgents universe)
- C.Template:Note labelSabre was one of the first graphic novels.
- D.Template:Note labelStrike inherited the power harness from Sgt. Strike
The Guardian Line Comics Notes
- A.Template:Note labelCode was a Spirit styled vigilante
Image Comics Notes
- A.Template:Note labelAmerican Pi was a supersmart heroine
Marvel Comics
- A.Template:Note labelThe Black Musketeers were allies of the Black Panther
- B.Template:Note labelWes Cassady is a construction publisherer who was bitten by a radioactive rabbit.
Marvel Comics UK
- A.Template:Note labelAfrikaa was a superhuman ally of Black Panther
- B.Template:Note labelDoctor Crocodile was an ally of Captain Britain
MC2 Notes
- A.Template:Note labelFred was Stark's bodyguard (Jim Rhodes)
Milestone Media
- A.Template:Note labelD-Struct was an ally of Hardware.
- B.Template:Note labelTechnique was a female version of Hardware.
- C.Template:Note labelBuck Wild was a parody of Luke Cage.
New Universe Comics
- A.Template:Note labelMutator was revealed as African American in the final issue.
Vertigo Comics Notes
- A.Template:Note labelChullo was an ex-cop and empowered by The Nazz
Wildstorm Comics
- A.Template:Note labelDhalua Strong was the wife of Tom Strong
- B.Template:Note labelTesla Strong was the daughter of Tom Strong
Movies
- A.Template:Note labelCharacter 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
- List of Asian superheroes
- List of Latino superheroes
- List of black video game characters
- List of Native American superheroes