In support of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight five iconic comic book characters. This is not an exhaustive list nor sheds light on many other key characters within the comic book universe. Who are your favorites?
Black Panther (T’Challa) – Marvel Comics character and the king of the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Black Panther is a key figure in the Marvel Universe.
Storm (Ororo Munroe) – A mutant with the ability to control the weather, Storm is a prominent member of the X-Men in Marvel Comics.
Luke Cage (Carl Lucas) – A street-level hero with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage is a Marvel Comics character known for his solo series and appearances in various teams.
Spawn (Al Simmons) – Created by Todd McFarlane, Spawn is an antihero with supernatural abilities and has become one of the most popular characters in independent comics.
John Stewart – A member of the Green Lantern Corps in DC Comics, John Stewart is one of the notable Green Lanterns and has been a key figure in cosmic storylines.