Black Superheroes

African-American superheroes in film, TV and comic books.

Black Lightning - Black Lightning exists in the D.C. Universe and has been featured in several D.C. comic books, TV shows and cartoon movies but has yet to be in a movie of his own. He was the power to harness lightning and use it as a weapon. (Photo: DC Comics)
Cyborg - Cyborg is a member of both the Justice League and the Teen Titans and has appeared in several D.C. Universe comics, TV shows and animated movies. He was badly injured in an accident as a child and was given robotic limbs to survive.  (Photo: DC Comics)
Green Lantern/John Stewart - John Stewart replaced Hal Jordan as the Green Lantern in the D.C. Universe and inherited all the magical powers of his ring. The Black Green Lantern has been featured in several Justice League comics and cartoons as well as Superman and Static Shock cartoons. (Photo: DC Comics)Steel - Steel was a disciple of Superman and lived in the D.C. Universe. His name was John Henry Irons and he was based on Black mythical figure John Henry. He was played by Shaquille O'Neal in a 1997 movie. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Black Lightning - Black Lightning exists in the D.C. Universe and has been featured in several D.C. comic books, TV shows and cartoon movies but has yet to be in a movie of his own. He was the power to harness lightning and use it as a weapon. (Photo: DC Comics)

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