John Stewart (comics)

John Stewart is a fictional character, a comic book superhero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in Green Lantern vol. 2, #87 (Jan. 1972), and was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams.

Publication history

John Stewart has become a major recurring character in the Green Lantern mythos within the DC Universe. He starred in the short-lived spin-off comic Mosaic, of which DC published 18 issues between June 1992 and November 1993. Additionally, he was the primary character in Green Lantern vol. 2 from issues #182 through #200, when Jordan relinquished his place in the Corps (1984–1986).

He is one of DC's first black costumed superheroes.While Mal Duncan was introduced in Teen Titans #26 (March–April 1970), he did not have any powers, devices, or costume until issue #44 (Nov. 1976). Writer-artist Jack Kirby's Black Racer was introduced in New Gods #3 (July 1971). Stewart's appearances were sporadic until Green Lantern #182 (Nov. 1984), when he temporarily became that title's primary character. The first black superhero with a ongoing DC title was Black Lightning, who first appeared in Black Lightning #1 (April 1977).

He was featured as one of the lead characters on the television cartoon Justice League from 2001 until 2004. He continued to appear on the show's 2004-2006 sequel, Justice League Unlimited. As of 2011, John Stewart is prominently featured in DC's monthly comic books Green Lantern (vol. 4) and Green Lantern Corps as part of the......
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