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Some of the most beloved Black comic book characters began as supporting cast members or sidekicks. Household-name characters like Storm, Black Panther, Blade, Jim Rhodes, John Stewart, and Sam Wilson all began as supporting, minor, or sidekick comic characters. They were Black supporting figures who stood beside bigger heroes, often without receiving the spotlight they deserved at the time.
