EW looks back at the very limited history of Black women with super powers at age 50 and beyond.
“They’re all saving the earth all the time.
But do you know who’s really going to save the earth?
Mark Hill/HBO;Larry Busacca/Getty Images; Marvel Comics
Old Black women.”
Goldberg is coming off of playing Mother Abagail Freemantle in the Stephen King-based seriesThe Stand.
She’s not a superhero but does come with her own supernatural abilities.
Storm in Marvel’s X-Men comics.Marvel Comics
Yes, it’s a short list.
The casting of Berry also stirred up some controversy surrounding colorism.
Megalyn Echikunwoke voiced her in the CW’sVixenweb series.
Vixen in DC comics.DC Comics
Okoye is now the most famous Dora Milaje, thanks toDanai Gurira’s performance inBlack Pantherand theAvengersfilms.
Angela Abar
All hail to the King…Regina King, that is.
Her mother, Bo (Lorraine Toussaint), has the same gift.
Okoye in Marvel comics.Marvel Comics
They aren’t superheroes in the traditional sense, but they could be considered that way.
Emily Stanton
Now Emily is a superhero in the traditional sense.
Regina King in HBO’s ‘Watchmen.'.Mark Hill/HBO
Lorraine Toussaint as Bo in ‘Fast Color.'.Everett Collection
Octavia Spencer in Netflix’s ‘Thunder Force.'.HOPPER STONE/NETFLIX
