The Black Panther, who was the first black superhero, is distinctly African, with no American roots showing up in his orgin story. Green Lantern John Stewart is from Detroit, Michigan, so it is likely that at least one of his ancestors was enslaved. read more
1969: The Falcon (Sam Wilson)-The Falcon is the first African-American superhero, and the second Black hero in Marvel Comics. Introduced in Captain America #117. read more