Torchy Brown, a heroine, was here in 1937:

The first Black hero appearing in comics in America was Lion Man, gifted with strength, intellect, agility, and stamina. Geo created Lion Man. J. Evans, Jr. In 1947, Orrin C. Evans, the President of All-Negro Comics, introduced his first collection of episodes. The following PDF contains stories featuring Lion Man, Sugarfoot and Snakeoil, Ace Harlem, and Dew Dillies. I encourage all to download and read through.
The Origin and Evolution of Black Comic Book Characters
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Torchy Brown, a heroine, was here in 1937:
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Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.
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