Ms. Marvel Powers: Polymorphing (shape changing, growing the size of her fists, elongation, size alteration, appearance alteration, self healing) Secret Identity: Kamala Khan First Appearance: Captain Marvel Vol 7 #14 (2013) Publisher: Marvel Allies: Captain Marvel Enemies: None Facts: - She is Pakistani American, and the first Muslim comic character to headline their own book. - She assumed the name Ms. Marvel in honor of Carol Danvers, her idol, who was “promoted” to Captain Marvel. Spider-man Powers: Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, reflexes and endurance, ability to cling to most surfaces, web-shooters, Spider-Sense, Venom blast, Camouflage Secret Identity: Miles Morales First Appearance: Ultimate Fallout #4 (2011) Publisher: Marvel Allies: Avengers, The Ultimates Enemies: Kangaroo, Scorpion, Electro, Mysterio, Doctor Doom Facts: Miles' father is African-American and his mother is Puerto Rican. His powers differ from Peter's such as his Spider-Camouflage and Venom Strike. Captain Marvel Powers: energy generation, absorption & manipulation, travel up to the speed of light, travel through the vacuum of space. Secret Identity: Monica Rambeau First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982) Publisher: Marvel Allies: The Avengers, Black Panther, Luke Cage, Blade, Brother Voodoo, Spider-man Enemies: Bluestreak, Proxima Midnight Facts: As Captain Marvel, she became a leader of the Avengers. She later used the names Photon, Pulsar, and in 2013, Spectrum. She changed her alias to Photon, giving her Captain Marvel title to Genis-Vell, the son of the original Captain Marvel, out of respect for her predecessor. Black Canary Powers: Martial arts, ultrasonic scream called "Canary-cry" Secret Identity: Dinah Drake First Appearance: Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl and Batgirl (1998) Publisher: DC Comics Allies: Crime Society, Justice League Enemies: White Cat, Lady Shiva, White Canary Facts: In the 52 multiverse, Black Canary is African American, she also makes a brief appearance in Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl & Batgirl. She was a florist in civilian life. Her shop was named Sherwood Florist. Batman/Batwing Powers: martial arts, flight via suit's wings, arsenal of weapons and high-tech gadgets, skilled detective Secret Identity: David Zavimbe, and later, Luke Fox First Appearance: Batman Incorporated #5 (2011) Publisher: DC Comics Allies: Batman and Batman Family, Justice League, Batman Incorporated Enemies: Leviathan, Massacre Facts: Batwing was conceived by Batman as his crime-fighting counterpart overseas, “the Batman of Africa.” Bruce Wayne created an initative called Batman Incorporated to put Batman like figures in countries all across the world. Superman Powers: solar energy absorption, heat vision, super hearing, enhanced vision, flight, invulnerability, strength, stamina, speed, agility, reflexes, super-breath Secret Identity: Calvin Ellis First Appearance: Final Crisis #7 (2009) Publisher: DC Comics Allies: Brainiac, Justice League, Supermen of the Multiverse Enemies: Mandrakk, Lex Luthor Facts: Calvin operates as Superman as well as President of the United States. Calvin is based on real-life President Barack Obama and Muhammad Ali. Green Lantern Powers: Energy Construct Creation, Energy Projection, Enhanced Senses, Flight, Force Field, Hypnosis, Immortality, Interstellar Travel, Invisibility, Phasing, Photokinesis, Superhuman Strength, Teleportation, Energy Projection Secret Identity: John Stewart First Appearance: Green Lantern vol. 2, #87 (1971) Publisher: DC Comics Allies: Justice League, Guardians of the Universe Enemies: Sinestro Facts: John is a former member of the U.S. Marine Corp with full combat training. Unusually, he does not wear a domino mask to protect his identity. In Green Lantern (Vol 2) #87 he threw it away and said, "this black man lets it all hang out! I've got nothing to hide!" Atom Powers: Ability to shrink his body to varying degrees (including the subatomic level) while manipulating his weight and mass to his advantage, expert in nanotechnology Secret Identity: Ryan Choi First Appearance: DCU: Brave New World (2006) Publisher: DC Comics Allies: Teen Titans, Justice League Enemies: Deathstroke, Dwarfstar, Chronos Facts: Choi is a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics. Ryan’s death was the subject of racial controversy, since he had been one of the few high-profile Asian characters in the DC universe. Blue Beetle Powers: alien suit of powered armor, granting flight, enhanced strength and durability, creation of weapons, translation of alien languages Secret Identity: Jaime Reyes First Appearance: Infinite Crisis #3 (2006) Publisher: DC Comics Allies: Justice League (Batman, Green Arrow, Black Canary), Teen Titans Enemies: La Dama, The Reach, Black Beetle, Bone Crusher, Coyote, Doctor Polaris, Jarvis Kord, Silverback Facts: Jaime is Mexican-American; one of his grandmothers lives in Mexico City. Jaime's deepest desire is to be a dentist. Captain America Powers: telepathic link with birds, martial arts, acrobatics, carries Captain America’s shield, Falcon’s wings Secret Identity: Sam Wilson First Appearance: As Falcon - Captain America #117 (1969), As Captain America - Captain America Vol 7 #25 (2014) Publisher: Marvel Allies: Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., Steve Rogers (former Captain America) Enemies: Red Skull, Zemo Facts: Sam Wilson was formerly known as The Falcon, but succeeded Steve Rogers as Captain America in 2014. There is another African American Captain America named Isaiah Bradley, who appeared in Truth: Red, White & Black in 2004.