15 Comic Book Firsts That You Didn’t Know About


Are you a comic book fan who is always looking forward to gathering more facts about the DC and Marvel universe? If so, keep reading this article as we uncover 15 comic book firsts that we bet you did not know about.

Over the years, many superheroes have been introduced to us in comic books; some of them are still continued, and others are so old that most people have forgotten all about them. As a comic fan, it is very obvious to have curiosity about the very first superheroes; who was the first super villain, who was the first woman superhero, who was the first disabled superhero, and so on. Here are 15 comic book firsts that you did not know about.

  1. The Ultra-Humanite:

The ultra- Humanite was a scientist who turned crazy after doing countless experiments on him. He could transform into an eight-foot albino ape and could transfer his mind to a nearby body if he died. He was the first ever supervillain the world had ever seen.

  1. Doctor Mid-Nite:

Doctor Mid-Nite was the first ever disabled superhero who lost his eyesight. He was a surgeon who could only see in the dark, and hence named Doctor Mid-nite.

  1. Justice Society of America:

Long before Justice League ever existed, the Justice Society of America dominated as the first ever superhero team in the DC universe.

  1. Monster Society:

After the first superheroes, the monster society was the very first supervillain team which was created to stop Shazam. The team included villains such as Captain Nazi, Doctor Sivana, Mister Banjo and the nefarious stinky printwhistle.

  1. Lion-Man:

Lion-Man was an American scientist who was sent to Africa to preserve the uranium reserve there. He was the first ever black superhero.

  1. The Comet:

Deaths are quite common in comic books. And the comet was the first superhero to die in the comic books.

  1. Lightning Lad:

The concept of resurrection is widespread in the comic universe. But who began this trend?- Lightning Lad!

  1. Madam Fatal:

In the early times, every superhero wore a cape and costume. But not Madam Fatal, He was the first cross-dressing superhero who used to fight crime dressed as an old woman.

  1. Harpoon:

Harpoon was a villain in X-men who was the very first Inuit with superpowers.

  1. Super-chief:

Before Captain America ever came into the picture, Super-Chief was the very first Native American Superhero.

  1. Arabian Knight:

The Arabian Knight was the first ever Muslim superhero. He featured in the Incredible Hulk and fought alongside Bruce banner.

  1. Green turtle:

Green turtle, the sidekick of Green hornet, became quite popular in the 60’s and was portrayed as the first Asian superhero.

  1. Northstar:

Northstar was the first openly homosexual character and was the first superhero to introduce a homosexual marriage in the comics.

  1. Sheena:

Do you still think that wonder woman is the first female superheroine? Well, you clearly haven’t heard of the notorious Sheena, who was the queen of the Jungle!

  • The Phantom:

Two years before Superman’s inception, The Phantom was created, making him the first-ever superhero in the entire world.