Investing in Diversity: African American Comic Heroes

My vote is still Matt Baker's Voodah.

Black Goliath (Giant man) was Power Man 24

• Hey Steve,
  ..Doctor William "Bill" Foster was Black Goliath.. ..but also known as Giant Man.. He kicked it with Luke Cage better known as Power Man.. ..but he never had that title.. ..in fact if I'm correct.. ..but I could be wrong.. ..Power Man was not only Luke Cage.. ..but also Victor Alvarez.. ..and Erik Josten.. ..all three of these men was Power Man at some point.. ..in fact Black Goliath talked to Luke Cage before deciding to become a member of the Defenders.. all of these guys are worth mentioning.. ..as they are important to this topic.. ..Thank you for stopping by GoCollect.. ..and for reading this article..

How about Special Marvel Edition #15? Although there are some big problems with the depiction of Asians in that era, at least it was the first attempt to introduce an Asian superhero.

• Hey Bing Wan,
  
  Thanks for checking out GoCollect.. ..and this article.. I totally hear what you're saying.. ..but I think you were referring to the first appearance of Shang-Chi in Special Marvel #15.. ..still awesome to have representation that you can look to as a child an see someone kicking mad butt that looks just like you.. ..someone to hope in.. ..someone to believe in.. ..and one day realize that he is me.. ..or maybe even a little girl can say.. ..she's just like me too.. ..it's all about seeing all of us as heroes.. ..because truthfully.. ..we all are.. ..all of our forefather's fought against the odds coming here.. ..some of us still are.. ..but that doesn't change the fact that we should respect each other for our differences.. ..and love one another for our similarities.. ..we are all human.. ..superhuman even.. ..by the way if you're wondering about the first Asian super hero.. it was the Green Turtle.. ..he was introduced by Blazing Comics in the early 1940's.. ..very interesting character though..

You forgot the most important one…the first, Lion Man and of course Lobo #1 from Dell Comics.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=18HuFRmqyys

Great article.

• Hey Jason,
  
  I totally agree with you about Lion Man being the first African-American superhero.. He paved the way by the hands of the craftsmen at All-Negro Comics for the T'challa's.. ..the John Stewart's.. ..the Power Man's.. and the like.. it was just a hard time for All-Negro Comics securing constant publishing during the 40's.. ..which sort of put a lid on his light.. I merely was speaking on the importance of a mainstream African-American character such as Black Panther as he has donned hundreds of comic covers.. ..whether he was the main character or simply a member of some super powered team.. ..it is a treat that I'm actually having a conversation about Lion Man.. ..his importance as the first African-American Hero.. ..and All-Negro comics.. ..Thank You so much for the compliment.. ..and the great conversation that I was hoping for.. ..and of course being able to speak about certain comic books that have value.. ..and you my friend hit the nail on the head.. ..All-Negro Comics #1 is a book that should be talked about more.. ..and although I didn't have him on the list as a book to speculate on.. it is a very important book to collect.. ..so as always GoCollect..

And don't forget Silver Star #4, a Jack Kirby diversity classic! LOL

• Hey Sean...
  
  I do remember Silver Star.. His origin kinda reminds me of Vic and his father Silas Stone on his creation beginnings. Both of their fathers worked genetics.. ..and/or robotics in order for their son's to be the hero's they would eventually become.. ..Jack Kirby is legendary.. ..and I wouldn't dare say he committed plagiarism... In fact I'm laughing at myself.. ..He only created half the hero's I collect! ..but Silver Star's origin wasn't the problem.. ..it was how long his series lasted.. ..i think maybe five or six issues?? ..sort of like Lion Man.. ..a promising beginning for such a short ran series.. ..thanks for stopping by Gocollect.. ..and for reading this article and responding..