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Black People in Superhero Comics: A Timeline

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Superhero comics are still dominated by white creators and white characters, but there have always have been voices of color contributing to the adventures we all love so much. Black History Month is the perfect time to review the influence that Black writers, artists, and characters have had on the world of superheroes. Note: Some of the items featured here have not aged well. I included them because they still contributed to comics history and…

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