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More Than Magic, More Than Myth For decades, comic books have been a mirror reflecting and distorting cultural identities. Few identities have been as mystified, misunderstood, and maligned as that of the Haitian character in Western media. Yet among the pages of
Reclaiming the Unspoken Revolution When we speak of revolutions, names like Washington, Robespierre, or Bolívar dominate the conversation. Rarely does the name Jean-Jacques Dessalines or Toussaint Louverture get the reverence it deserves in mainstream education. Yet Haiti’s declaration of independence on January
We celebrate the declaration of Haiti’s independence from France that was made on this day in 1804 with a list of Haitian Superheroes! Happy New Years!
Meet Obeah Man! A Haitian villain of Robin and Batman!?
Created by: Len Wein and Gene Colan 1st appearance: Strange Tales #169 (1973) Alias: Houngan Supreme, The serpent God Nationality: Haitian Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Unknown Weight: 225 lbs Height: 6’1 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Relatives: Unknown Skills and abilities:
Real Name: Jean Louis Droo Publisher: DC Comics Created by: Marv Wolfman and George Perez 1st appearance: The New Teen Titans #14, 1981 Nationality: Haitian Team Affiliations: The Brotherhood Legal Status: Haitian citizen with criminal record in the United States. Height: 5’11 Weight:
The Houngan are empowered by and worship the Vodu/African Gods Background The Mantle of the Lord of the Loa originated sometime after slavery began in the Caribbean. Slaves brought the worship of the Vodu gods with them and all it’s trappings. Over
Publisher: Marvel Comics Created by: Len Wein and Gene Colan 1st appearance: Strange Tales #169 (1973) Real Name: Jericho Drumm Alias:Houngan Supreme, Lord of the Loa, He-Who-Has-Died-Twice, Voodoo Lord; Master of All Reptiles, the Voudoun, Brother Voodoo Nationality: Haitian Team Affiliations: Heroes for
Created by: Len Wein and Gene Colan 1st appearance: Strange Tales #169 (1973) Nationality: Haitian Team Affiliations: none Legal Status: unknown Weight: 110 lbs Height: 5’7 Eyes: Brown Hair: white Relatives: Unknown Skills and Abilities: Skilled in the use of
Created by: Len Wein and Gene Colan 1st appearance: Strange Tales #169 (1973) Nationality: Haitian Team Affiliations: Heroes for Hire, S.H.I.E.L.D. Paranormal, Containment Unit, The New Avengers Legal Status: Haitian national, legally dead. Weight: 220 lbs Height: 6’ Eyes: Brown
Created by: Len Wein and Gene Colan 1st appearance: Strange Tales #169 (1973) Alias:Houngan Supreme Nationality: Unknown Team Affiliations: Unknown Legal Status: Unknown Weight: unknown Height: unknown Eyes: unknown Hair: unknown Relatives: Unknown Skills and abilities: Unknown Powers: He
Publisher: Marvel Comics Created by: Unknown 1st appearance: Unknown Alias: Lord of the Loa Nationality: Unknown Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Pirate and freedom fighter wanted by the British. Weight: 250 lbs Height: 6’4 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black and
Created by: Dennis O’Neil and Alan Weiss 1st appearance: Amazing Spider-man #209, 1980 Real Name: Calypso Ezili Nationality: Haitian Team Affiliations: None Legal Status: Haitian Citizen with a criminal record in the U.S.A Weight: 120 lbs Height: 5’8 Eyes: Brown