Black Panther, Vol. 1 by Reginald Hudlin

Chadwick Boseman portrayed T'Challa in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's films: Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019), and posthumously voiced alternate versions of the character in the first season of the animated series What If.? (2021) while Letitia Wright, who played Shuri in previous MCU films, took over the Black Panther mantle in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), following Boseman's death in 2020.Ĭoncept and creation Name The role of Black Panther and leadership of Wakanda was also given to T'Challa's sister Shuri while he was in a coma for a short time.īlack Panther has made numerous appearances in various television shows, animated films and video games. Beginning as an impersonator, Cole would later take on the moniker of White Tiger and become an ally to T'Challa. In one comic book storyline, the Black Panther mantle is handled by Kasper Cole, a multiracial New York City police officer. Along with possessing enhanced abilities achieved through ancient Wakandan rituals of drinking the essence of the heart-shaped herb, T'Challa also relies on his proficiency in science, expertise in his nation's traditions, rigorous physical training, hand-to-hand combat skills, and access to wealth and advanced Wakandan technology to combat his enemies.īlack Panther is the first protagonist of African descent in mainstream American comics, having debuted years before early black superheroes such as Marvel Comics' the Falcon (1969), Luke Cage (1972), and Blade (1973) or DC Comics' John Stewart in the role of Green Lantern (1971).

Black Panther's real name is T'Challa, and he is depicted as the king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-coplotter Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. Highly proficient tactician, strategist and inventorīlack Panther is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Master hand-to-hand combatant and martial artist.Enhanced strength, endurance, speed, agility, reflexes, stamina and senses.The power to draw upon the knowledge, strength and every experience of every previous Black Panther.

Black Panther, Vol. 1 by Reginald Hudlin