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This article is a list of black superheroes found in comic books, TV shows, and movies. These characters are brave heroes who use their special powers or skills to help others and fight for what's right. They come from many different comic book companies and media, showing how diverse the world of superheroes is!

Comic Books

Dark Horse Comics

  • Sistah Spooky (real name Theresa) – She's part of the Superhomeys team and first appeared in Empowered in 2007.

DC Comics

DC Comics is home to many famous superheroes, and a lot of black characters have joined their ranks over the years.

  • Amanda Waller – Known for leading teams like the Suicide Squad. She first appeared in 1986.
  • Amazing-Man – There have been several heroes with this name, like Will Everett and Markus Clay, starting in 1983.
  • Aqualad II (Jackson Hyde/Kaldur'ahm) – He's been a member of the Teen Titans and Young Justice, first appearing in 2010.
  • Batman (Wayne Williams) – An alternate version of Batman from 2001.
  • Batwing (David Zavimbe and Luke Fox) – These heroes protect the city as Batwing, starting in 2011.
  • Betty Clawman – Joined the New Guardians in 1988.
  • Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce) – A very well-known hero who has been part of the Justice League and Outsiders. He first appeared in 1977.
  • Black Racer (Sgt. Willie Walker) – A powerful character connected to the New Gods, first seen in 1971.
  • Black Vulcan – A hero from the Super Friends cartoon, first appearing in 1977.
  • Bronze Tiger (Ben Turner) – A skilled martial artist who has worked with the Suicide Squad, appearing since 1975.
  • Bumblebee (Karen Beecher-Duncan) – She can shrink and fly, and has been with the Doom Patrol and Teen Titans. She first appeared in 1977.
  • Cyborg (Victor Stone) – A popular hero who is part machine, part human. He's a key member of the Teen Titans and Justice League, first appearing in 1980.
  • Doctor Mid-Nite (Dr. Beth Chapel) – Joined Infinity Inc. in 1985.
  • Doctor Mist (Nommo) – A mystical hero who has been part of the Global Guardians and Justice League Dark, first appearing in 1978.
  • Empress (Anita Fite) – A member of Young Justice, first appearing in 2000.
  • Firestorm (Jason Rusch) – One of the versions of Firestorm, joining the Justice League in 2004.
  • Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) – The son of the original Green Arrow, he joined the Justice League in 1994.
  • Green Lantern (John Stewart) – A very famous Green Lantern, known for being part of the Green Lantern Corps and Justice League. He first appeared in 1971.
  • Hawkgirl (Kendra Munoz-Saunders and Kendra Saunders) – Different versions of this winged hero have appeared since 2012.
  • Impala (M'Balaze) – A member of the Global Guardians, first seen in 1977.
  • Invisible Kid II (Jacques Foccart) – A hero with invisibility powers in the Legion of Super-Heroes, first appearing in 1982.
  • Iron – A member of the Metal Men, first appearing in 1962.
  • Jakeem Thunder (Jakeem Johnny Williams) – A young hero with a powerful genie, part of the JSA since 1998.
  • Jet (Celia Windward) – Joined the New Guardians and Global Guardian in 1988.
  • Josiah Power – Leader of The Power Company, first seen in 2002.
  • Kid Quantum (James Cullen and Jazmin Cullen) – Two heroes with time-slowing powers in the Legion of Super-Heroes, appearing since 1998.
  • Lightning (Jennifer Pierce) – The daughter of Black Lightning, she's part of the Justice Society of America, first appearing in 1996.
  • Manhattan Guardian (Jake Jordan) – A hero from the Seven Soldiers of Victory, first appearing in 2005.
  • Mister Miracle III (Shilo Norman) – A master escape artist and member of the New Gods, first appearing in 1973.
  • Mister Terrific II (Michael Holt) – A super-smart hero who has been part of the JSA, The Terrifics, and JLA, appearing since 1997.
  • Nu'Bia – A powerful Amazonian warrior, first appearing in 1973.
  • Onyx (Onyx Adams) – A skilled martial artist.
  • Orpheus (Gavin King) – A hero from Gotham City, first appearing in 2001.
  • Pantha (Rosabelle Mendez) – A fierce warrior who was part of the Teen Titans, first appearing in 2001.
  • Philippus – A high-ranking Amazonian warrior and general, first appearing in 1987.
  • Rocket (Raquel Ervin) – A hero with a special "inertia belt" that gives her powers, part of the Shadow Cabinet since 1993.
  • The Signal (Duke Thomas) – A partner of Batman, first appearing in recent years.
  • Skyrocket (Cecelia Forrestal) – A flying hero from The Power Company, first seen in 2002.
  • The Spectre (Crispus Allen) – A powerful spirit of vengeance, first appearing as the Spectre in 2006.
  • Steel (John Henry Irons) – A brilliant inventor who built a powerful suit of armor, becoming an ally of Superman and a member of the Justice League. He first appeared in 1993.
  • Static (Virgil Ovid Hawkins) – A popular hero with electromagnetic powers, who has been part of the Teen Titans and Justice League. He first appeared in 1993.
  • Superman Earth 23 (Calvin Ellis) – An alternate universe Superman who is also the President of the United States, first appearing in 2011.
  • Superman Earth 2 (Val Zod) – Another alternate universe Superman, first appearing in 2017.
  • Thunder (Anissa Pierce) – The daughter of Black Lightning, she's a member of the Outsiders, first appearing in 2003.
  • Tyroc (Troy Stewart) – A hero from the Legion of Super-Heroes who can create sonic effects, first appearing in 1976.
  • Vixen (Mari Jiwe McCabe) – A hero who can mimic the abilities of any animal, she's been part of the JLA and Suicide Squad. She first appeared in 1981.
  • Vox (Mal Duncan) – A member of the Teen Titans and Doom Patrol, first appearing in 1970.
  • Wonder Woman of Earth 23 (Nubia) – An alternate version of Wonder Woman, first appearing in 2009.
  • XS (Jenni Ognats) – A speedster from the Legion of Super-Heroes, first appearing in 1994.

Milestone Media

Milestone Media was a comic book company known for creating a diverse universe of characters, many of whom were black.

  • Brick House – A member of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.
  • D-Struct (Damon Briggs) – First appeared in Static in 1994.
  • DMZ – A member of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.
  • Fade (Carlos Quinones) – A member of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.
  • Flashback (Sara Quinones) – A member of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.
  • Hardware (Curt Metcalf) – A brilliant inventor in a powerful suit, he was the first hero introduced by Milestone in 1993.
  • Holocaust / Pyre – A powerful member of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.
  • Icon (Augustus Freeman IV) – A powerful alien who crash-landed on Earth and became a superhero, first appearing in 1993.
  • Masquerade – A member of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.
  • Rocket (Raquel Ervin) – Icon's sidekick and a hero in her own right, first appearing in 1993.
  • Static (Virgil Ovid Hawkins) – A very popular hero with electromagnetic powers, who later joined the DC Universe. He first appeared in 1993.
  • Tech-9 (Rolando Texador) – A member of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.
  • Wise Son (Hannibal White) – A leader of the Blood Syndicate, first appearing in 1993.

Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics also features many iconic black superheroes who have played major roles in their universe.

  • Abraham Brown – A member of the Sons of the Tiger, first appearing in 1974.
  • Aegis (Trey Rollins) – Joined the New Warriors in 1999.
  • Anarchist (Tike Alicar) – A member of X-Force and X-Statix, first appearing in 2001.
  • Angel II (Angel Salvadore) – A mutant with insect-like wings, she's been part of the X-Men and New Warriors, first appearing in 2001.
  • Bandit (Donyell Taylor) – Later became Night Thrasher, first appearing in 1993.
  • Battlestar (Lemar Hoskins) – A partner of Captain America, first appearing in 1986.
  • Bedlam (Jesse Aaronson) – A member of X-Force, first appearing in 1998.
  • Black Panther (T'Challa) – The king of Wakanda and a brilliant warrior, he's a founding member of the Avengers and Fantastic Four. He first appeared in 1966.
  • Blade (Eric Brooks) – A half-human, half-vampire hunter, he's been part of the Nightstalkers and Midnight Sons. He first appeared in 1973.
  • Bling! (Roxanne "Roxy" Washington) – A mutant with a diamond-hard body, part of the New X-Men since 2005.
  • Blue Marvel (Adam Brashear) – An incredibly powerful hero, first appearing in 2008.
  • Brother Voodoo (Jericho Drumm) – A powerful sorcerer, first appearing in 1973.
  • Captain America (Isaiah Bradley) – A super-soldier from an earlier program, first appearing in 2003.
  • Captain Marvel II (Monica Rambeau) – A hero with energy powers, she's been a leader of the Avengers, first appearing in 1982.
  • Cardiac (Elias Wirtham) – A vigilante with a special suit, first appearing in 1990.
  • Cecilia Reyes – A mutant doctor who can create force fields, part of the X-Men since 1997.
  • Charcoal (Charlie Burlingame) – A member of the Thunderbolts, first appearing in 1998.
  • Cloak (Tyrone "Ty" Johnson) – One half of the duo Cloak and Dagger, he can teleport and use dark energy. He first appeared in 1982.
  • Darwin – A mutant with "reactive evolution," meaning he adapts to any threat. He's been part of the X-Men, first appearing in 2006.
  • Deathlok (Michael Collins) – A cyborg hero, first appearing in 1974.
  • Doorman (DeMarr Davis) – A hero who can teleport people through any solid object, part of the Great Lakes Avengers since 1989.
  • Falcon (Sam Wilson) – Captain America's loyal partner and friend, he can fly with special wings. He later became Captain America himself. He first appeared in 1969.
  • Goliath (Bill Foster and Tom Foster) – Several heroes have used this name, with super strength and size-changing powers, appearing since 1966.
  • Ironheart (Riri Williams) – A super-smart teenager who built her own advanced suit of armor, inspired by Iron Man. She first appeared in 2016.
  • Josiah X (Josiah al hajj Saddiq) – A super-soldier and member of The Crew, first appearing in 2003.
  • Luke Cage (Carl Lucas) – A hero with super strength and unbreakable skin, he's been part of the Defenders and New Avengers. He first appeared in 1972.
  • M (Monet St. Croix) – A powerful mutant with many abilities, she's been part of Generation X and the X-Men, first appearing in 1994.
  • Maggott (Japeth) – A mutant with two slug-like creatures that can eat anything, part of the X-Men since 1997.
  • Misty Knight – A skilled detective with a bionic arm, she's been part of the Daughters of the Dragon and Heroes for Hire. She first appeared in 1972.
  • Nick Fury, Jr. (Marcus Johnson) – The son of the original Nick Fury, he's a high-ranking agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., first appearing in 2012.
  • Night Thrasher (Dwayne Taylor) – A vigilante and leader of the New Warriors, first appearing in 1989.
  • Patriot (Elijah Bradley and Rayshaun Lucas) – Two heroes who have used the name Patriot, appearing since 2005.
  • Power Man (Victor Alvarez) – A hero with super strength, first appearing in 2009.
  • Prodigy II (David Alleyne) – A mutant who can copy any skill or knowledge, part of the New X-Men: Academy X since 2003.
  • Prowler (Hobie Brown) – A skilled inventor and vigilante, often an ally of Spider-Man, first appearing in 1969.
  • Rage (Elvin Halliday) – A super-strong teenager who was part of the Avengers and New Warriors, first appearing in 1990.
  • Rocket Racer (Robert Farrell) – A hero who uses a rocket-powered skateboard, first appearing in 1977.
  • Spider-Man (Miles Morales) – A popular young Spider-Man from an alternate universe who gained powers similar to Peter Parker. He's been part of the Avengers and Champions. He first appeared in 2011.
  • Storm (Ororo Munroe) – A powerful mutant who can control the weather, she's a long-time leader of the X-Men and has been part of the Fantastic Four and Avengers. She first appeared in 1975.
  • Sunspot (Roberto Da Costa) – A mutant who can absorb and channel solar energy, he's been part of the New Mutants, X-Force, and New Avengers. He first appeared in 1982.
  • Synch (Everett Thomas) – A mutant who can copy the powers of others around him, part of Generation X since 1994.
  • Throg (Simon Walterson) – A frog who wields a tiny Mjolnir, part of the Pet Avengers, first appearing in 2009.
  • 3-D Man (Delroy Garrett) – A hero with enhanced physical abilities, first appearing in 1998.
  • War Machine (James "Rhodey" Rhodes) – Iron Man's best friend and a hero in his own armored suit. He's been part of the West Coast Avengers and Secret Avengers. He first appeared in 1979.

Ultimate Marvel

The Ultimate Marvel universe was a modern take on classic Marvel characters.

  • Falcon (Sam Wilson) – The Ultimate version of Falcon.
  • Luke Cage – The Ultimate version of Luke Cage, part of the Ultimate Defenders.
  • Nick Fury – The Ultimate version of Nick Fury, who was famously modeled after Samuel L. Jackson.
  • Spider-Man (Miles Morales) – The Ultimate version of Spider-Man, who became very popular and later joined the main Marvel universe.
  • Vision (Robert Mitchell) – The Ultimate version of Vision, first appearing in 2012.

Wildstorm (ABC/Homage)

Wildstorm was another comic book company with its own universe of heroes.

  • Ambrose Chase – A member of Planetary.
  • Anansi – A hero from Astro City.
  • Battalion (Jackson King) – A powerful leader.
  • Voodoo (Priscilla Kitaen) – A member of WildC.A.T.S., first appearing in 1992.

Other Media

Newspapers

  • Bungleton Green – A character from the Bungleton Green comic strip, first appearing in 1920.
  • Ebony White – A character from The Spirit comic strip, first appearing in 1940.

Novels and Anthologies

  • Cassie – A main character from the Animorphs book series, who can transform into animals.
  • Hiro Protagonist – The main character from the novel Snow Crash.

Webcomics

  • Anubysse (Kevin Bright) – From the webcomic Pre-BC, first appearing in 2007.
  • Destruct-O-Tron (Todd Purvee) – From Super Haters, first appearing in 2009.
  • Neters – From Impcomics.com.
  • Sister Hoodoo (Aretha) – From Super Haters, first appearing in 2012.
  • Yo Mo'Fro, The Big Brother – From FOG webcomics, first appearing in 2009.

Television

Many black superheroes have appeared in animated shows and live-action TV series.

  • Action Hank – From Dexter's Laboratory.
  • Afro Samurai – The main character from the animated series Afro Samurai.
  • Princess Aisha – A fairy from the Winx Club animated series, first appearing in 2005.
  • Anansi the Spider – An ally of Static from Static Shock.
  • Agent Antoine Triplett – A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
  • Batwoman (Ryan Wilder) – A version of Batwoman from the Batwoman TV series.
  • Black Lightning (Franklin Pierce) – The main hero from the Black Lightning TV series.
  • Black Overdrive Ranger (Will Aston) – From Power Rangers Operation Overdrive, first appearing in 2007.
  • Black Ranger I (Zack Taylor) – The original Black Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, first appearing in 1993.
  • Black Vulcan – A hero from the Super Friends animated cartoon, first appearing in 1978.
  • Blade (Eric Brooks) – The vampire hunter from Blade TV show.
  • Blue Dino Thunder Ranger (Ethan James) – From Power Rangers Dino Thunder, first appearing in 2004.
  • Blue Hyperforce Ranger (Eddie Banks) – From Power Rangers Hyperforce, first appearing in 2017.
  • Blue Megaforce Ranger (Noah Carver) – From Power Rangers Megaforce, first appearing in 2013.
  • Blue Samurai Ranger (Kevin) – From Power Rangers Samurai, first appearing in 2011.
  • Blue Wild Force Ranger (Max Cooper) – From Power Rangers Wild Force, first appearing in 2002.
  • The Brown Hornet – A superhero from Fat Albert.
  • Bumblebee – A member of the Teen Titans from the Teen Titans animated series.
  • Capital G – A member of the Justice Friends from Dexter's Laboratory.
  • Cassie – From the Animorphs TV series.
  • Curtis Holt – A member of Team Arrow from the Arrow TV series.
  • Cyborg (Victor Stone) – A main character in the Teen Titans animated series.
  • Deathlok (Michael Peterson) – A cyborg character from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
  • Diana – A character from the Dungeons and Dragons animated series.
  • Dion Warren – The main character from the Raising Dion TV series.
  • Doc (Walter Hartford) – From Galaxy Rangers.
  • Doc (Carl W. Greer) – A medic from G.I. Joe.
  • Elisa Maza – A detective and ally to the Gargoyles from Gargoyles.
  • Falcon (Sam Wilson) – From the Avengers animated series.
  • Guardian (James Olsen and Kelly Olsen) – Two versions of Guardian from Supergirl.
  • Green Hunter Beetleborg (Roland Williams) – From Big Bad Beetleborgs, first appearing in 1996.
  • Green Galaxy Ranger (Damon Henderson) – From Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, first appearing in 1999.
  • Green Lightspeed Ranger (Joel Rawlings) – From Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, first appearing in 2000.
  • Grid Battleforce Red Ranger (Devon Daniels) – From Power Rangers Beast Morphers, first appearing in 2019.
  • Hondo MacLean – From M.A.S.K..
  • Mystic Knight of Water (Ivan) – From Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, first appearing in 1998.
  • VR JB Reese – From VR Troopers, first appearing in 1994.
  • JD Bennett – From Bionic Six.
  • John Diggle (Spartan) – A key member of Team Arrow from the Arrow TV series.
  • Green Lantern (John Stewart) – A main character in the Justice League animated series.
  • Hammerman – A superhero based on the musician MC Hammer.
  • Herald – A member of the Teen Titans from the Teen Titans animated series.
  • Hotwing – From Silverhawks.
  • Jake Justice – From Rescue Heroes.
  • Juice – From Justice League Unlimited.
  • Kamen Rider Camo (Grant Stanley) – From Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight, first appearing in 2008.
  • Kwame – A Planeteer from Captain Planet.
  • Leo Dooley – From Lab Rats (TV series).
  • Lothar – From Defenders of the Earth.
  • M.A.N.T.I.S. (Miles Hawkins) – The main character from the M.A.N.T.I.S. TV series, first appearing in 1994.
  • Micro Woman (Christy Cross) – From Tarzan and the Super 7.
  • Micron – From Batman Beyond.
  • Mister T – The main character from the Mister T animated series.
  • Misty Magic – From Kid Superpower Hour with Shazam!.
  • Moleculad – From Hanna-Barbera's Teen Force.
  • Astrea – From Space Sentinels, first appearing in 1977.
  • Naomi McDuffie – The main character from the Naomi TV series.
  • Numbuh Five (Abigail "Abby" Lincoln) – A leader of the Kids Next Door from Codename: Kids Next Door.
  • Panthro – A member of the Thundercats.
  • Pink Dino Charge Ranger (Shelby Watkins) – From Power Rangers Dino Charge, first appearing in 2015.
  • Power Man (Luke Cage) – From Ultimate Spider-Man.
  • Ranger Operator Series Red (Scott Truman) – From Power Rangers RPM, first appearing in 2009.
  • SPD Red Ranger I (Jack Landers) – From Power Rangers S.P.D., first appearing in 2005.
  • Red Turbo Ranger II (TJ Johnson) – From Power Rangers Turbo, first appearing in 1997.
  • Rena Rouge (Alya Césaire) – A superhero from Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, first appearing in 2018.
  • Roadblock (Marvin Hinton) – A strong member of G.I. Joe.
  • Richmond "Rocky" Canyon – From Rescue Heroes.
  • Rubberband Man (Adam Evans) – An ally of Static from Static Shock.
  • Samantha – From Monster Buster Club.
  • Micah Sanders – A young hero from Heroes.
  • Scout (Sgt. Robert Baker) – From Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future.
  • She-Bang (Shenice Vale) – An ally of Static from Static Shock.
  • Silver Sentry – From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series).
  • Solomon "Doc" Saturday – From The Secret Saturdays.
  • Soul Power (Morris Grant) – An ally of Static from Static Shock.
  • Spyke (Evan Daniels) – A mutant from X-Men: Evolution.
  • Stalker (Lonzo Wilkenson) – From G.I. Joe.
  • Stalker – An ally of Batman from Batman Beyond.
  • Starfire (Princess Koriand'r) – A main character in the Teen Titans animated series.
  • Static (Virgil Hawkins) – The main character of the Static Shock animated series.
  • Super Stretch (Chris Cross) – From Tarzan and the Super 7.
  • Talon (Derek Maza) – A mutate from Gargoyles.
  • Teal'c – A Jaffa warrior from Stargate SG-1.
  • The Super Globetrotters – A superhero team based on the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • Thunder (Anissa Pierce) – From the Black Lightning TV series.
  • Tupperware (Token Black) – A superhero from South Park.
  • Turbo (Edward Hayes) – From Rambo and the Forces of Freedom.
  • Warhawk (Rex Stewart) – From Justice League Unlimited.
  • White Ninja Steel Ranger (Hayley Foster) – From Power Rangers Ninja Steel, first appearing in 2017.
  • Winston Zeddmore – A Ghostbuster from The Real Ghostbusters.
  • Yellow Ranger II (Aisha Campbell) – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, first appearing in 1994.
  • Yellow Time Force Ranger (Katie Walker) – From Power Rangers Time Force, first appearing in 2001.
  • Yellow Wild West Ranger (Miss Alicia) – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, first appearing in 1994.
  • Zeo Ranger II Yellow (Tanya Sloan) – From Power Rangers Zeo, first appearing in 1996.
  • Zak Saturday – The main character from The Secret Saturdays.

Movies

Many black superheroes have also appeared on the big screen in live-action and animated movies.

  • Ayo – A member of the Dora Milaje, the royal guards of Wakanda, from Captain America: Civil War (2016).
  • Bishop (Lucas Bishop) – A mutant from the X-Men, seen in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
  • Black Panther (T'Challa) – The King of Wakanda and a powerful Avenger, played by Chadwick Boseman in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and his own movie.
  • Blade (Eric Brooks) – The vampire hunter, played by Wesley Snipes in Blade (1998).
  • Blankman (Darryl Walker) – A homemade superhero from the movie Blankman (1994).
  • Blue Ranger (Billy Cranston) – From the Power Rangers movie (2017).
  • Catwoman (Patience Phillips) – A version of Catwoman, played by Halle Berry in Catwoman (2004).
  • Cobra Bubbles – A former CIA agent from Lilo & Stitch (2002).
  • Darwin (Armando Muñoz) – A mutant from X-Men: First Class (2011).
  • Falcon (Sam Wilson) – Captain America's loyal friend and fellow Avenger, played by Anthony Mackie in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014).
  • Frozone (Lucius Best) – A superhero who can create ice, from The Incredibles (2004).
  • Hancock (John Hancock) – A powerful but flawed superhero from the movie Hancock (2008).
  • Heimdall – The guardian of the Bifrost bridge in Asgard, played by Idris Elba in Thor (2011).
  • Human Torch (Johnny Storm) – A member of the Fantastic Four, played by Michael B. Jordan in Fantastic Four (2015).
  • The Golden Blaze (Gregory Fletcher) – The main character from The Golden Blaze (2005).
  • The Invisible Boy – From the movie Mystery Men (1999).
  • Jax (Major Jackson Briggs) – A fighter from the Mortal Kombat movie (1993).
  • Meteor Man (Jefferson Reed) – The main character from The Meteor Man (1993).
  • Monica Rambeau – A character who appears in Captain Marvel (2019).
  • Nakia – A spy and warrior from Wakanda, played by Lupita Nyong'o in Black Panther (2018).
  • Nick Fury (Col. Nicolas Fury) – The director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and leader of the Avengers, played by Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man (2008) and other Marvel movies.
  • Okoye – The general of the Dora Milaje, played by Danai Gurira in Black Panther (2018).
  • Other Guy (Kevin Walker) – Blankman's sidekick from Blankman (1994).
  • Ramonda – The Queen Mother of Wakanda, played by Angela Bassett in Black Panther (2018).
  • Roadblock (Marvin F. Hinton) – A G.I. Joe member, played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013).
  • Shuri – The brilliant scientist and princess of Wakanda, played by Letitia Wright in Black Panther (2018).
  • Spawn (Albert "Al" Simmons) – A supernatural anti-hero, played by Michael Jai White in Spawn (1997).
  • Spider-Man (Miles Morales) – The main character from the animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).
  • Steel (John Henry Irons) – A hero in a powerful suit of armor, played by Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997).
  • Storm (Ororo Monroe) – A powerful mutant from the X-Men, played by Halle Berry in X-Men (1999).
  • Valkyrie – An Asgardian warrior, played by Tessa Thompson in Thor: Ragnarok (2017).
  • War Machine (James "Rhodey" Rhodes) – Iron Man's armored ally, played by Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2 (2010).
  • Wasabi – A member of Big Hero 6 from the animated movie Big Hero 6 (2014).
  • Yellow Ranger (Aisha Campbell) – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995).

See also

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