The Origin and Evolution of Black Comic Book Characters

How Black Characters Entered the Mainstream of Comics and Films

Orrin C. Evans, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

I grew up reading. In 2nd grade, I won a class competition for the most book reports. Miss Sorenson would add a construction paper link to a chain for every member of our class for each book read. The links alternated amongst several colors, and my chain for 23…