Slideshow: Classic black comic book heroes

SLIDESHOW - Inspired by Idris Elba's semi-controversial casting in the upcoming Marvel film 'Thor', theGrio looks back on original comic book heroes of color...

Kyle Harvey
Dec 17, 2010
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Inspired by Idris Elba’s semi-controversial casting in the upcoming Marvel film Thor, theGrio looks back on original comic book heroes of color.

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