Who was the first black superhero in dc?
The first black superhero in mainstream American comic books is Marvel's the Black Panther, an African who first appeared in "Fantastic Four" #52 (July 1966). He was originally conceived by Jack Kirby as a character named "Coal Tiger". This was followed by the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics, the Falcon, introduced in "Captain America" #117 (Sept. 1969). Following Kirby's Black Racer, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became the avatar of death for DC's New Gods ("New Gods" #3, July 1971), DC introduced John Stewart, an architect who becomes Hal Jordan's new backup Green Lantern in "Green Lantern" #87 (Jan. 1972). By resisting a suggestion to name the character Lincoln Washington (a stereotypical slave name), artist Neal Adams struck a blow for diversity at DC.
Who was the first black superhero in dc in 1972?
John Stewart
Portrayal of black people in comics
DC Comics' first black superhero to star in his own series was Black Lightning. He debuted in his self-titled series in April 1977. He was Jefferson Pierce, an Olympic athlete turned inner-city school teacher. Created by Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden, he toted a voltage-generating belt and a white mask. DC's young superhero team the Teen Titans saw supporting character Mal Duncan, who first appeared in "Teen Titans" #26 in 1970, become the superhero Guardian in "Teen Titans" #44 (Nov. 1976). He was quickly joined by DC's first female African-American superhero, Bumblebee (appearing from "Teen Titans" #46 as Karen Beecher, and from #48, June 1977, as Bumblebee). Three years later, the formation of the New Teen Titans would see the introduction of Victor Stone as the superhero Cyborg ("DC Comics Presents" #26, Oct. 1980). Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez, Cyborg would later have his own title and has more recently been a member of the Justice League.
Who was the first black superhero in dc in own series?
Jefferson Pierce Black Lightning
Portrayal of black people in comics
Portrayal of black people in comics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrayal%20of%20black%20people%20in%20comics
Black Lightning (TV series)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black%20Lightning%20%28TV%20series%29
DC Comics' first black superhero to star in his own series was Black Lightning in April 1977.
Portrayal of black people in comics First African-American solo series
DC introduced John Stewart, an architect who becomes Hal Jordan's new backup Green Lantern
Portrayal of black people in comics First African-American solo series
Black Lightning was Jefferson Pierce, an Olympic athlete turned inner-city school teacher.
Portrayal of black people in comics First African-American solo series
The first Black superhero in DC was John Stewart, an architect who became Hal Jordan's new backup Green Lantern in 1972. The first DC superhero to start in his own series was Black Lightning in April 1977. Black Lightning was Jefferson Pierce, an Olympic athlete turned inner-city school teacher.