Black Superheroes

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  Black Creators Are Hopeful for a Future Where Black Superheroes Aren't 'Niche'

  TV Guide - Malcolm Venable

  In the 1990s, black storytellers were having a moment in Hollywood. As noted in this now kinda cringey New York Times story, black was "in," and …

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  9 Black Superheroes Who Deserve Their Own Show

  TV Guide - Malcolm Venable

  Just about every American has at least a fleeting familiarity with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, and the X-Men. While these characters …

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  Black Lightning Is Most Powerful When Depicting How Black Families Triumph Over Trauma

  TV Guide - Malcolm Venable

  Note: This feature originally ran in February 2020 for Black History Month. Amid the ongoing civil unrest around the country, TV Guide is …

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  The Flash Finally Realized Iris West Is Black, and Now the Show Is the Best It's Ever Been

  TV Guide - Keisha Hatchett

  Candice Patton knew from the start that her casting in The Flash was going to get people talking. And she was right; when The CW announced that …

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  Reflecting on Luke Cage, the Pioneering Black Superhero, and His Lasting Legacy

  TV Guide - Malcolm Venable

  Note: This feature originally ran in February 2020 for Black History Month. Amid the ongoing civil unrest around the country, TV Guide is …

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  Eartha Kitt's Empowering Performance as Catwoman Turned a Short-Lived Role Into a Lasting Legacy

  TV Guide - Keisha Hatchett

  ABC's live-action Batman was a campy, vibrant hippie haven. Boasting charismatic leads and mod décor crafted in acidic greens, playful pinks, and rich …