Black Women in Marvel Comics Who Deserve Way More Shine
From time-displaced warriors to Omega-level legends, these 8 Black women in Marvel Comics are running the whole operation and the universe is finally starting to notice.
Women run the world. That’s it. That’s the post. Even in Marvel comics, the women are the ones who tend to be the most level-headed and a bit on the genius side. While there are a plethora of women in Marvel comics, the Black women in Marvel Comics are the ones who tend to stick out the most. They have some of the most interesting powers, and they use them in ways that most people wouldn’t even think.
Dr. K the Anime Bae has 8, and this was a hard lineup to put together, that stand out the most. You’ll definitely recognize at least half of them, but if not, don’t worry — you can always come to her for more information, and she can learn you a thing or two!
8. Shard — A Time-Displaced Hero in Black Women in Marvel Comics
Now, as we know — or as most people have discovered — Marvel likes to work with time. They have time-displaced people all over different timelines, and quite often, any story involving Cable or Bishop is definitely going to take place in another time.
They rarely stay in their own timelines for very long. Marvel and the multiverse are essentially besties, and that is where a lot of very interesting characters come from. Speaking of Bishop, he has a younger sister.
Shard is from Earth-1191. She and her brother grew up in mutant concentration camps on this Earth, and they were also branded. Like her brother, she excelled in combat and the use of her mutant abilities.
She was placed on two different teams and was the youngest member of both. While she hasn’t been in too many stories, she definitely deserves some spotlight — and something that isn’t dependent on her brother.
Her character is fun, her design is definitely fun and unconventional, and she needs more page time.
7. Monica Rambeau — A Leader Among Black Women in Marvel Comics
Monica is extremely well known. She shows up just about everywhere in the comics and has teamed up with several different heroes.
Her past has always been fairly complicated, as she changed her hero name a few times. Every time she has changed it has been because of one person, though.
When she first started coming into her powers, she was going by the name Captain Marvel. In fact, she was the first person to use the name after Mar-Vell had died. No one had used this name because, at the time, Carol was going by the name of Ms. Marvel.
Monica was Captain Marvel for quite some time, even gaining praise from Starfox the Eternal about her use of the name. Mar-Vell’s son, Genis-Vell, however, insisted on using the name, which she gladly gave up to honor his father and changed her name to Photon.
He, of course, came to claim that name too. She finally just ended up settling on Spectrum, and it has been a perfect fit ever since.
She has led the Avengers, been with Blue Marvel, and been one of the most powerful women in Marvel, period. We’ve seen her enter into the MCU, and I can’t wait to see what more they do with her because she deserves it!
6. Kymera — A Hidden Gem in Black Women in Marvel Comics
Now, this character is definitely a newbie. I know she is scarcely talked about in the comic book world. But that is why she is here — because my girl needs recognition.
Kymera is from Earth-13729, and she is the daughter of Black Panther and Storm. The Storm of her Earth died, so when she ended up traveling back in time and going to a different Earth, she interacted with the Storm of the present (Earth-616) and got the motherly love and experience she had been longing for.
She didn’t know how to handle it, really, and ended up going back to her time and Earth.
She absolutely needs more done with her because, being the daughter of Storm, she has Storm’s abilities, and then she has her father’s fighting ability as well as being an expert tracker and able to psionically link with any animal.
On top of that, she has a large black panther that apparently has been infused with vibranium due to its markings and abilities. BRING HER BACK! She’s so good!
5. Okoye — A Warrior Among Black Women in Marvel Comics
Not knowing Okoye at this point should be a criminal offense.
Okoye has been a member of the Dora Milaje since she was young. She and Nakia were chosen at the same time.
What some people don’t know, comic book-wise, is that she and Nakia have fought each other after Nakia became a villain when she couldn’t marry T’Challa.
She is also the leader of the Agents of Wakanda, the eye candy to Kasper Cole, aka White Tiger, as well as the leader of the Dora Milaje and the Midnight Angels in the MCU.
She is one of the strongest warriors coming out of Wakanda, and I am always so glad that they brought her to the screen. I can’t wait to see what else they are going to do with her character.
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Get Your Tickets Now4. Genesis — A Powerful Force in Black Women in Marvel Comics
I debated this one. Not because I don’t think she’s a good character — I think she is amazing.
But I was debating having her so high on the list. That was up until I remembered who I was even talking about.
“Genesis is HER.”— Dr. K the Anime Bae
Genesis is an Omega-level mutant, the wife of Apocalypse, and the mother of the FIRST Horsemen.
She was the wielder of the powers of Annihilation and, at one point, started a war with her children to reclaim what was once lost to her when her sister changed sides in a war ages ago against the original Annihilation.
Genesis is a warrior, a master swordsman, and can control all plant and fungus life within her vicinity.
Girl has skills, and she is someone to be feared.
Since the fall of Krakoa, they haven’t mentioned her, and I would absolutely love for them to do so. Her character is amazing, and they know it.
3. Misty Knight — A Street-Level Legend in Black Women in Marvel Comics
I’m not sure how many of us have seen Luke Cage, but if you have, you should already be pretty familiar with Misty Knight.
They keep her pretty close to her comic book counterpart. What I like about her in the comics is that, while she is a straight shooter with the facts, she has no problem keeping a secret or two until she gets what she needs.
She is really close with Sam Wilson. Real close.
Dating.
I love them.
They have been an on-and-off couple, but I believe they just decided to stay on. And to be honest, she is partially responsible for Sam deciding to stick with being Captain America.
2. Iya Nehanda — A Historic Icon in Black Women in Marvel Comics
Oh, I am so excited for this one!
Nehanda was the Black Panther of the 11th century as well as the 2nd ever Queen of Wakanda!
And she became the Queen at like age 20.
Nehanda didn’t just hold the crown. She earned the mantle of Black Panther and ruled Wakanda at an age when most people are still figuring out their meal plan. Legendary behavior.
1. Storm — The Greatest of Black Women in Marvel Comics
Not knowing Storm is impossible.
Storm has been the light of Marvel for 50 years. One of the most important Black women in Marvel Comics to ever exist.
As Marvel continues to expand its cinematic universe, we can only hope to see more of these powerful women on screen. With major events like Secret Wars on the horizon, who knows which of these heroes might make their debut or finally get the recognition they deserve?
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