Without strong motivation, characters become passive observers rather than active participants in their own stories.

Blue Marvel, also known as Adam Bernard Brashear, is one of Marvel’s most powerful and underappreciated Black superheroes.

RiRi Williams, also known as Ironheart, is one of Marvel Comics’ most brilliant and inspiring young heroes.

Black Panther a.k.a. T'Challa, made his historic debut in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966), crafted by the legendary duo Stan Lee & Jack Kirby

Few characters in comic book history have the depth, power, and cultural significance of Storm, a.k.a. Ororo Munroe.