Marvel Adds Diversity
One of Stan Lee's main goals was to increase diversity in his comic books. He wanted people to know that it was okay to be different, and with this goal in mind, he created many iconic characters, such as The Black Panther and The Falcon. Stan Lee's vision for diversity also included many of Marvel's leading ladies.
Name: T'Challa/ The Black Panther
Created: 1966 Created By: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby First Appearance: Fantastic Four #52- Introducing the Sensational Black Panther Fun Fact: T'Challa divides his time between being the king of an African nation named Wakanda and being the crime fighting superhero named The Black Panther. Diversity: The Black Panther is the first mainstream African hero in the comic industry. |
Name: Sam Wilson/ The Falcon
Created: 1969 Created By: Stan Lee, Gene Colan First Appearance: Captain America #17- the Coming of the Falcon Diversity: The Falcon was the first African American superhero in the industry. Fun Fact: The Falcon always remains a loyal friend and partner to Captain America, and when Steve Rogers becomes unable to keep the mantle, Sam Wilson takes it on, becoming the All New, African American Captain America. Their partnership was the first interracial partnership in the industry. |
Name: Wyatt Wingfoot
Created: 1966 Created By: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby First Appearance: Fantastic Four #50- The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer Diversity: One of the first Native American characters in the industry Fun Fact: Wyatt was Johnny Storm's roommate and an ally to the Fantastic Four, who he helped on multiple occasions. |