Black History Month is the time to appreciate the brilliance that is Black culture, Black accomplishments, and Black triumph. On the cusp of the most historic protests across the globe, as bravery was displayed by millions of people campaigning for the rights of black people everywhere, it’s interesting that white faces still dominate the MCU.
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There are black superheroes all over the Marvel universe, but so few ever make it to the big screen. As the MCU enters it’s fourth phase, we’re left wondering if these heroes will ever be apart of the franchise.
Ironheart
Since her debut in 2016, Ironheart, or Riri Williams, has been adored by fans who love to see Ironman’s legacy carried on through the vision of a young woman. Considered to be a genius at young age, Ironheart built her own armored suit by reverse engineering one of Iron Man’s earlier designs.
Though she didn’t mean to, Ironheart fell into the superhero role when she realized the world desperately needed her help. Ever since, she's worked solo and with the Champions to protect humanity.
Cloak
Cloak is best known for his partnership with his counterpart Dagger but nonetheless, Cloak is a force to be reckoned with all on his own. This young hero is a portal to the Darkforce Dimension, a medium so dark it absorbs any light in its grasp.
As a conduit to that dimension, Cloak is able to summon the dark matter that occupies the Darkforce, giving him powers sometimes stronger than he can handle. This unlimited power would be a great addition to the MCU.
Rage
He may have had a rough beginning, but Rage is a hero whose strength is unrivaled. Elvin Haliday is only fourteen years old but rapidly grew to the size of a grown man due to chemical exposure in his youth. The strength, invulnerability and regenerative capabilities he gained inspired him to become a hero and the Avengers, who turned him away.
Rage fought alongside the New Warriors to defeat the Sons of The Serpent, a racist team created to divide America. He was commended for his strength and bravery and was asked to officially the team soon after.
Moon Girl
Lunella Lafayette is the smartest person in Marvel history, besting well-known brainiacs like Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, and Shuri. Unlike her young peers, Moon Girl preferred to study, explore and create, which ultimately lead her to discover a Omni-Wave Projector hidden in New York.
She doesn’t have as much interest in being a hero as some people in this list, but if she sees someone in danger, she helps them without a second thought. On one hand, it might be unnerving to see a child assisting in hero work in the MCU. Nevertheless, her intelligence would be more than beneficial to the Avengers.
Spectrum
We got a WandaVision, but the little we saw was only scratching the surface of what Rambeau is capable of in the comics. She was a hero long before she gained her powers, serving in the navy despite the discrimination she faced on a daily basis.
During a mission to retrieve a stolen device, Rambeau was overtaken by extra-dimensional energy, giving her the ability to convert her body mass into electromagnetic energy. She took on the hero name Captain Marvel, but eventually rebranded as Spectrum.
Bishop
Bishop is a mutant with some of the most versatile of powers in Marvel history. His ability to absorb all types of energy make him invulnerable to any attack and superhuman in all forms physical. On top of this, Bishop has been known to be psionic resistant, a master of in hand to hand combat, as mentally versatile as his powers.
When it comes to Bishop, it’s easier to explain what he can’t do rather than list what he can. Some might even consider him to be overpowered, considering he can manipulate the powers of every single MCU avenger.
Misty Knight
This somewhat elusive character has been adored by fans since her debut in 1975, as well as her live action adaptation in 2017. She’s filled many roles throughout her history in Marvel, including police officer, superhero partner, and close friend.
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She doesn’t have natural superpowers like many heroes, but with the bionic arm gifted to her by Tony Stark, she has superhuman strength and can easily keep up with the supers around her. As a detective and private investigator, Knight is often consulted by heroes to solve crimes.
Miles Morales
Anyone whose ever read a comic book or watched a superhero movie holds a special place in their heart for Spider-Man. When Miles Morales was bitten by a radioactive spider, he upheld the fun loving attitude that all of the spider people had before him and was happily welcomed into the fandom.
Since Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Morales has blown up in popularity and fans have been anxious to catch even a glimpse of Morales in the movies.
Brother Voodoo
Jericho Drumm wasn’t quick to believe in the supernatural, despite being raised around voodoo and the occult. Unlike his brother, who studied Voudoun and accepted his own mystecism, Jericho dedicated his studies to psychology and traveled to the United States. He was forced to accept the reality of mysticism when he’s called back to Haiti to see his dying brother. It was when he bound the soul of his late brother to himself that he finally gained true power.
Jericho has a mastery of Voodoo magic and is considered to be one of the strongest mystics in the world. He is often consulted by the Avengers whenever they find themselves in the midst of voodoo.
Blue Marvel
War hero and scientist Adam Brasher gained his powers after an explosion of his lab resulted in his exposure to mutagenic radiation. Unlike his partner, he was able to withstand the radiation even as it tore through his body, and became a conduit of anti-matter.
Because of his service in the Korean War and dedication to finding a renewable source of energy, Brasher was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Even after the medal was rescinded by John F. Kennedy due to racist backlash, Brasher continued to move Heaven and Earth to fight for humanity, sometimes traveling through space, time, and reality itself.