Today’s entry is Marvel hero the Falcon (real name Sam Wilson). The Falcon is noteworthy as … Black animated and comic characters: The FalconRead more
African Americans
Black animated and comic characters: John Stewart (“Green Lantern”)
Today, we’ll look at John Stewart, one of Earth’s several Green Lanterns. John first appeared in … Black animated and comic characters: John Stewart (“Green Lantern”)Read more
Black animated and comic characters: Static
Today’s entry is Static (real name: Virgil Hawkins), a Milestone Comics/DC Comics superhero. Static was created … Black animated and comic characters: StaticRead more
Black animated and comic characters: Black Lightning
This entry, as well as several upcoming others, presents an odd superhero trope that exists. There’s … Black animated and comic characters: Black LightningRead more
Black animated and comic characters: Cyborg (“Teen Titans”)
Today’s entry is the teenage superhero Cyborg (real name: Victor “Vic” Stone”). Cyborg first appeared in … Black animated and comic characters: Cyborg (“Teen Titans”)Read more
Black animated and comic characters: Jackie (“Cyberchase”)
Today’s Black animated character entry is Jackie, a character on the PBS series “Cyberchase.” Background “Cyberchase” … Black animated and comic characters: Jackie (“Cyberchase”)Read more
Black animated and comic characters: “The Proud Family”
“The Proud Family” was a Disney Channel cartoon that aired during the early to mid 2000s. … Black animated and comic characters: “The Proud Family”Read more
Black animated and comic characters: Cleveland Brown (“Family Guy”)
Today’s entry is Cleveland Brown. Not the football team, but a character from the Fox animated … Black animated and comic characters: Cleveland Brown (“Family Guy”)Read more
Black animated and comic characters: Franklin (“Peanuts”)
Today’s noteworthy Black cartoon/comic character is Franklin, from “Peanuts.” Background First appearing in 1968, Franklin was … Black animated and comic characters: Franklin (“Peanuts”)Read more
Black animated and comic characters: Valerie Smith (“Josie and the Pussycats”)
Today’s entry is about Archie’s first major African-American character, Valerie Smith of “Josie and the Pussycats.” … Black animated and comic characters: Valerie Smith (“Josie and the Pussycats”)Read more