Many diverse characters deftly inherited iconic superhero costumes in 2016, including a black Captain America and a female Thor. Jane Foster has always been a strong supporting character within the pages of Thor comic books, but Aaron has turned her into a Marvel heavyweight worthy of one of superhero culture’s top mantles. They tell a rare superhero tale that throws a black vigilante into the thick of a city dealing with racism, racial profiling and gentrification. The creative team of Stewart and Fletcher’s words, in tandem with the fresh art of newly minted superstar artist Tarr, make Batgirl one of the most fun superhero comics around. DC Universe: RebirthWriter: Geoff JohnsArtists: Gary Frank, Phil Jimenez, Ethan Van SciverJohns couldn’t dive head first into Hollywood movies without making sure he was leaving the DC superhero comic universe in good hands.

Source: Washington Post November 28, 2016 16:30 UTC