Over the years, Marvel Comics have given us countless memorable and colorful characters, but have shockingly broken plenty of boundaries. One of the first ant-drug comics was written in an issue of Spiderman. As for Spiderman, he was a great departure for the usually heroes of the past. And, in September 1969, in Issue #117 of Captain America, Marvel introduced the first African-American superhero, Sam Wilson, A.K.A. Falcon.
You probably remember Falcon best from the MCU films (Marvel Cinematic Universe), where he is played by Anthony Mackie. However, Falcon has served a greater purpose throughout history. African-Americans in comics, as well as other forms of media, were portrayed in often a negative fashion, either as the comic relief or a thug. Falcon, along other Marvel characters such as Robbie Robinson in Spiderman, broke barriers and hit a cord with readers. Because of this, Marvel, as well as DC, began introducing other African-American characters. Examples include Green Lantern's Jon Stewart, X-Men's Storm, and Marvel's own hero for hire, Luke Cage.
All forms of media have not be kind to anyone. Everyone has either be stereotyped or typed casted. However, these steps taken have helped people of all races, religions, creeds, and genders find a place in media of all forms.
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