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Are there any African superheroes created by writers native to Africa? It just stands to reason that there has to be at least 1 superhero that’s native to the African continent. I just want to be sure myself.










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    That sounds a bit broad. The usual tweak for that is asking which one was the first (like this question which was about the first African/Black superhero, regardless of the writer)

    – Jenayah
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:36













  • Does the writer have to be actually born in Africa to count, or does it count if they are of African descent?

    – DJClayworth
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:38











  • The writer actually has to be born in Africa & the superhero has to be native to Africa as well.

    – Abraham Ray
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:41






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    It is a bit broad. On the other hand, it's interesting.

    – Adamant
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:45






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    @Adamant The original version of the question is an "any" question, which is not really a list question and is on-topic. No edit was necessary.

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Are there any African superheroes created by writers native to Africa? It just stands to reason that there has to be at least 1 superhero that’s native to the African continent. I just want to be sure myself.










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    That sounds a bit broad. The usual tweak for that is asking which one was the first (like this question which was about the first African/Black superhero, regardless of the writer)

    – Jenayah
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:36













  • Does the writer have to be actually born in Africa to count, or does it count if they are of African descent?

    – DJClayworth
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:38











  • The writer actually has to be born in Africa & the superhero has to be native to Africa as well.

    – Abraham Ray
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:41






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    It is a bit broad. On the other hand, it's interesting.

    – Adamant
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:45






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    @Adamant The original version of the question is an "any" question, which is not really a list question and is on-topic. No edit was necessary.

    – Null
    Oct 29 '18 at 17:25














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Are there any African superheroes created by writers native to Africa? It just stands to reason that there has to be at least 1 superhero that’s native to the African continent. I just want to be sure myself.










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    That sounds a bit broad. The usual tweak for that is asking which one was the first (like this question which was about the first African/Black superhero, regardless of the writer)

    – Jenayah
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:36













  • Does the writer have to be actually born in Africa to count, or does it count if they are of African descent?

    – DJClayworth
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:38











  • The writer actually has to be born in Africa & the superhero has to be native to Africa as well.

    – Abraham Ray
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:41






  • 1





    It is a bit broad. On the other hand, it's interesting.

    – Adamant
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:45






  • 1





    @Adamant The original version of the question is an "any" question, which is not really a list question and is on-topic. No edit was necessary.

    – Null
    Oct 29 '18 at 17:25














  • 1





    That sounds a bit broad. The usual tweak for that is asking which one was the first (like this question which was about the first African/Black superhero, regardless of the writer)

    – Jenayah
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:36













  • Does the writer have to be actually born in Africa to count, or does it count if they are of African descent?

    – DJClayworth
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:38











  • The writer actually has to be born in Africa & the superhero has to be native to Africa as well.

    – Abraham Ray
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:41






  • 1





    It is a bit broad. On the other hand, it's interesting.

    – Adamant
    Oct 29 '18 at 16:45






  • 1





    @Adamant The original version of the question is an "any" question, which is not really a list question and is on-topic. No edit was necessary.

    – Null
    Oct 29 '18 at 17:25








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That sounds a bit broad. The usual tweak for that is asking which one was the first (like this question which was about the first African/Black superhero, regardless of the writer)

– Jenayah
Oct 29 '18 at 16:36







That sounds a bit broad. The usual tweak for that is asking which one was the first (like this question which was about the first African/Black superhero, regardless of the writer)

– Jenayah
Oct 29 '18 at 16:36















Does the writer have to be actually born in Africa to count, or does it count if they are of African descent?

– DJClayworth
Oct 29 '18 at 16:38





Does the writer have to be actually born in Africa to count, or does it count if they are of African descent?

– DJClayworth
Oct 29 '18 at 16:38













The writer actually has to be born in Africa & the superhero has to be native to Africa as well.

– Abraham Ray
Oct 29 '18 at 16:41





The writer actually has to be born in Africa & the superhero has to be native to Africa as well.

– Abraham Ray
Oct 29 '18 at 16:41




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It is a bit broad. On the other hand, it's interesting.

– Adamant
Oct 29 '18 at 16:45





It is a bit broad. On the other hand, it's interesting.

– Adamant
Oct 29 '18 at 16:45




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@Adamant The original version of the question is an "any" question, which is not really a list question and is on-topic. No edit was necessary.

– Null
Oct 29 '18 at 17:25





@Adamant The original version of the question is an "any" question, which is not really a list question and is on-topic. No edit was necessary.

– Null
Oct 29 '18 at 17:25










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There's a whole Egyptian superhero universe, with Egyptian superheroes written by Egyptians. (Egypt is of course in Africa.)



This universe debuted in 2012.






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  • Was it 2012? I see 2015? deskgram.net/explore/tags/egyptiansuperheroes

    – Adamant
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  • @Adamant "Since it debuted in 2012 as a series of short stories by John Maher on Facebook, the reaction to El3osba has been overwhelmingly positive at home and abroad." - From the link in the answer

    – TheLethalCarrot
    Oct 29 '18 at 17:09











  • Ah, OK. Cool, I guess 2015 was the publication of the first print volume.

    – Adamant
    Oct 29 '18 at 17:10



















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Captain South Africa and Razorman are both creations of Zimbabwean author Bill Masuku.



His blog has links to other African authors.






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  • Masuku's Captain South Africa, a black female superhero who "doesn't want to punch criminals because that doesn't end crime" this is pretty great!

    – melboiko
    Oct 31 '18 at 9:48



















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There's several South Africa based superheros in the Kwezi comic book, including the titular Kwezi, Azania and Khoi. The writer is Loyiso Mkize, also from South Africa.






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    https://youneekstudios.com/exo/ Here's a comic company founded by a Nigerian author, with African characters in Africa.






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      There's a whole Egyptian superhero universe, with Egyptian superheroes written by Egyptians. (Egypt is of course in Africa.)



      This universe debuted in 2012.






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      • Was it 2012? I see 2015? deskgram.net/explore/tags/egyptiansuperheroes

        – Adamant
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:07











      • @Adamant "Since it debuted in 2012 as a series of short stories by John Maher on Facebook, the reaction to El3osba has been overwhelmingly positive at home and abroad." - From the link in the answer

        – TheLethalCarrot
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:09











      • Ah, OK. Cool, I guess 2015 was the publication of the first print volume.

        – Adamant
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:10
















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      There's a whole Egyptian superhero universe, with Egyptian superheroes written by Egyptians. (Egypt is of course in Africa.)



      This universe debuted in 2012.






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      • Was it 2012? I see 2015? deskgram.net/explore/tags/egyptiansuperheroes

        – Adamant
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:07











      • @Adamant "Since it debuted in 2012 as a series of short stories by John Maher on Facebook, the reaction to El3osba has been overwhelmingly positive at home and abroad." - From the link in the answer

        – TheLethalCarrot
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:09











      • Ah, OK. Cool, I guess 2015 was the publication of the first print volume.

        – Adamant
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:10














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      There's a whole Egyptian superhero universe, with Egyptian superheroes written by Egyptians. (Egypt is of course in Africa.)



      This universe debuted in 2012.






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      There's a whole Egyptian superhero universe, with Egyptian superheroes written by Egyptians. (Egypt is of course in Africa.)



      This universe debuted in 2012.







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      • Was it 2012? I see 2015? deskgram.net/explore/tags/egyptiansuperheroes

        – Adamant
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      • @Adamant "Since it debuted in 2012 as a series of short stories by John Maher on Facebook, the reaction to El3osba has been overwhelmingly positive at home and abroad." - From the link in the answer

        – TheLethalCarrot
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:09











      • Ah, OK. Cool, I guess 2015 was the publication of the first print volume.

        – Adamant
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:10



















      • Was it 2012? I see 2015? deskgram.net/explore/tags/egyptiansuperheroes

        – Adamant
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:07











      • @Adamant "Since it debuted in 2012 as a series of short stories by John Maher on Facebook, the reaction to El3osba has been overwhelmingly positive at home and abroad." - From the link in the answer

        – TheLethalCarrot
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:09











      • Ah, OK. Cool, I guess 2015 was the publication of the first print volume.

        – Adamant
        Oct 29 '18 at 17:10

















      Was it 2012? I see 2015? deskgram.net/explore/tags/egyptiansuperheroes

      – Adamant
      Oct 29 '18 at 17:07





      Was it 2012? I see 2015? deskgram.net/explore/tags/egyptiansuperheroes

      – Adamant
      Oct 29 '18 at 17:07













      @Adamant "Since it debuted in 2012 as a series of short stories by John Maher on Facebook, the reaction to El3osba has been overwhelmingly positive at home and abroad." - From the link in the answer

      – TheLethalCarrot
      Oct 29 '18 at 17:09





      @Adamant "Since it debuted in 2012 as a series of short stories by John Maher on Facebook, the reaction to El3osba has been overwhelmingly positive at home and abroad." - From the link in the answer

      – TheLethalCarrot
      Oct 29 '18 at 17:09













      Ah, OK. Cool, I guess 2015 was the publication of the first print volume.

      – Adamant
      Oct 29 '18 at 17:10





      Ah, OK. Cool, I guess 2015 was the publication of the first print volume.

      – Adamant
      Oct 29 '18 at 17:10













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      Captain South Africa and Razorman are both creations of Zimbabwean author Bill Masuku.



      His blog has links to other African authors.






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      • Masuku's Captain South Africa, a black female superhero who "doesn't want to punch criminals because that doesn't end crime" this is pretty great!

        – melboiko
        Oct 31 '18 at 9:48
















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      Captain South Africa and Razorman are both creations of Zimbabwean author Bill Masuku.



      His blog has links to other African authors.






      share|improve this answer
























      • Masuku's Captain South Africa, a black female superhero who "doesn't want to punch criminals because that doesn't end crime" this is pretty great!

        – melboiko
        Oct 31 '18 at 9:48














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      Captain South Africa and Razorman are both creations of Zimbabwean author Bill Masuku.



      His blog has links to other African authors.






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      Captain South Africa and Razorman are both creations of Zimbabwean author Bill Masuku.



      His blog has links to other African authors.







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      • Masuku's Captain South Africa, a black female superhero who "doesn't want to punch criminals because that doesn't end crime" this is pretty great!

        – melboiko
        Oct 31 '18 at 9:48



















      • Masuku's Captain South Africa, a black female superhero who "doesn't want to punch criminals because that doesn't end crime" this is pretty great!

        – melboiko
        Oct 31 '18 at 9:48

















      Masuku's Captain South Africa, a black female superhero who "doesn't want to punch criminals because that doesn't end crime" this is pretty great!

      – melboiko
      Oct 31 '18 at 9:48





      Masuku's Captain South Africa, a black female superhero who "doesn't want to punch criminals because that doesn't end crime" this is pretty great!

      – melboiko
      Oct 31 '18 at 9:48











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      There's several South Africa based superheros in the Kwezi comic book, including the titular Kwezi, Azania and Khoi. The writer is Loyiso Mkize, also from South Africa.






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        There's several South Africa based superheros in the Kwezi comic book, including the titular Kwezi, Azania and Khoi. The writer is Loyiso Mkize, also from South Africa.






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          There's several South Africa based superheros in the Kwezi comic book, including the titular Kwezi, Azania and Khoi. The writer is Loyiso Mkize, also from South Africa.






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          There's several South Africa based superheros in the Kwezi comic book, including the titular Kwezi, Azania and Khoi. The writer is Loyiso Mkize, also from South Africa.







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              https://youneekstudios.com/exo/ Here's a comic company founded by a Nigerian author, with African characters in Africa.






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