Strange KSU tidbit of the day The following link leads to a discription of Black Vulcan ,one of the most obscure characters in the DC Universe of Superhero characters, and it demonstrates all of the awkwardness that comic book writer's brought to the cause of civil rights in the 1970s. While I know their intentions were good, the results are still somewhat cringe worthy.

Both of the major super hero universes contain many character who function primarily to fill up the background during panoramic views of assembled heros, keeping some of them truly obscure to limit the thrill of recognition to only the most die-hard nerds helps in this regard. Such characters are, obviously, somewhat underdeveloped. Black Vulcan belongs to these group with thought with one detail that is unusual both for it's particularity and its real world reference, he has a teaching degree from Kent State.

OK, here's the link: The Justice League Of America - Character Bios - Black Vulcan  ¶ #

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