From Black Panther to Cyborg, dive into the world of iconic Black superheroes in comics and movies. Read about their unique powers, compelling stories, and the talented actors who portrayed them.

This was the Golden Age of comic books, when Americans voraciously consumed stories about superheroes, determined detectives and thrilling romances - yet very few featured African American characters.

Military veterans Manuel and Geiszel Godoy create Black Sands Entertainment to empower African-American youth through comic books and graphic novels.

In this lesson, students research the face jug, a 19th century art form that formed a bridge between African American freedmen ... and member of Maryland's Comic Book Initiative.