Black Superheroes

Pictured above is Survivor, a new comic book character created by Robert J. Walker in what may be a growing field — the black superhero. (Robert J. Walker/Digital Noixe Productions)

Pictured above is Dreadlocks, a comic book character drawn by Andre Batts, owner and creator of Urban Style Comics. (Andre Batts/Urban Style Comics)

Pictured above is Obamanation, a character drawn by Jerry Craft, creator of the "Mama's Boyz" syndicated comic. (Jerry Craft)