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Creation & Design

Black Panther was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, debuting in 1966. He was the first black superhero in mainstream American comic books.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain in the Fantastic Four series, T'Challa quickly became a hero and a key figure in the Marvel Universe, representing African culture and heritage.

Character Development

Over the years, Black Panther has evolved from a supporting character to a leading figure in the Marvel Universe, addressing themes of identity, leadership, and social justice.

Cultural Reception

Black Panther has been critically acclaimed, particularly for its representation of African culture and its impact on the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
T'Challa
Aliases:
King of Wakanda, The Black Panther
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Agility, Intellect, Master martial artist
Equipment:
Vibranium suit, Energy daggers, Wakandan technology
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Two-Gun Kid #77

Timely ⋅ 1965

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Two-Gun Kid #77
 
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Prototype of the Black Panther, the suit design is similar although worn by a white villain named Dr. Elixir who used the code name, The Panther

Published ten months prior to the Black Panther’s introduction in Fantastic Four #52 this issue was also written by Stan Lee

Story reprinted in Two Gun Kid #119, but The Panther prototype character was recolored red

Fantastic Four #52

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Fantastic Four #52
 
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1st appearance of the Black Panther, T'Challa, king of Wakanda

Fantastic Four #53

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Fantastic Four #53
 
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1st appearance and origin of Klaw

2nd appearance and origin of the Black Panther

1st appearance of T'Chaka, Black Panther's father

First mention of Wakandan Vibranium metal

Fantastic Four #54

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Fantastic Four #54
 
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3rd appearance of the Black Panther

1st appearance of John Prester, the Wanderer

Tales of Suspense #97

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Tales of Suspense #97
 
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1st appearance of Whiplash

First meeting of Captain America and Black Panther

1st cameo appearance of Madame Masque (unseen) - there is no way to determine if the mob boss is a woman or if this was a retcon

Tales of Suspense #98

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Tales of Suspense #98
 
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First battle of Captain America vs Black Panther

1st full appearance of Whitney Frost, identity not revealed, later known as Madame Masque

Avengers, The #52

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Avengers, The #52
 
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Black Panther joins the Avengers

1st appearance of the Grim Reaper, brother of Wonder Man

[February 2023 - rumored to appear in the Wonder Man Disney+ series with actor Demetrius Grosse to potentially be cast in the role]

Avengers, The #62

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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1st appearance of M'Baku, aka Man-Ape, the leader of the White Gorilla Cult

1st appearance of W'Kabi, the second-in-command to T'Challa

Avengers, The #73

Marvel ⋅ 1970

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Avengers, The #73
 
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1st appearance of Monica Lynne, a romantic interest and future ex-fiance of T'Challa

Avengers, The #87

Marvel ⋅ 1971

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Origin of Black Panther

Astonishing Tales #6

Marvel ⋅ 1971

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Astonishing Tales #6
 
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1st appearance of Bobbi Morse, unnamed, later becomes Mockingbird

Battle of Black Panther versus Doctor Doom

Fantastic Four #119

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Black Panther briefly changes his name to Black Leopard because at the time, the Black Panther Party had become increasingly radical in their activism

Marvel's Greatest Comics #39

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Marvel's Greatest Comics #39
 
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First standard-sized comic reprint of the first appearance of the Black Panther from Fantastic Four #52

Jungle Action #5

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Jungle Action #5
 
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Black Panther stories begin in Jungle Action title

Reprint of Avengers #62 (1972)

Jungle Action #6

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Jungle Action #6
 
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1st appearance of Erik Killmonger, T'Challa's most persistent rival for the throne of Wakanda

Preview of Venomm, a villain introduced in Jungle Action #7

Part 1 of a 13 issue story titled "The Panther's Rage," the first Black Panther solo story arc

Jungle Action #7

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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2nd appearance and partial origin of Erik Killmonger

1st appearance of Venomm, an ally of Killmonger

A teaser at the end of Jungle Action #6 depicts an illustration of Venomm

Part 2 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #8

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Origin of Black Panther

1st appearance of Malice, a former member of the Dora Milaje

Illustration of the map of Wakanda

Part 3 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #9

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st appearance of Baron Macabre

Part 4 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Marvel Value Stamp Series A #31 - M.O.D.O.K.

Jungle Action #10

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st appearance of King Cadaver

Part 5 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Two-Gun Kid #119

Timely ⋅ 1974

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Two-Gun Kid #119
 
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Reprint of Two-Gun Kid #77

1st appearance of The Panther, a Black Panther design prototype

To avoid confusion between characters, this cover depicts the original black costume as red

Jungle Action #11

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st appearance of Lord Karnaj

Part 6 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #12

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st appearance of Sombre, the Oracle of the Resurrection

Part 7 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #13

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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1st appearance of mythical, white gorillas: Chandra, Kono, Jakak and Wenzori

Issue includes a pin-up poster

Part 8 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #14

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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Part 9 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #15

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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1st appearance of Salamander K'Ruel

Part 10 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #16

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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Part 11 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #17

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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Death of Erik Killmonger, knocked off of a cliff by a boy who simultaneously saved T’Challa’s life

Part 12 of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #18

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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1st appearance of Madam Slay, the love interest of Killmonger who later resurrects him

Part 13, the conclusion of "The Panther's Rage" written by Don McGregor

Jungle Action #19

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Black Panther versus the Ku Klux Klan

Jungle Action #20

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Black Panther versus the Ku Klux Klan

Jungle Action #21

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Black Panther versus the Ku Klux Klan

Jungle Action #22

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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1st appearance of Soul Strangler

Black Panther versus the Ku Klux Klan

Jungle Action #23

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Iconic cover art by John Byrne

Black Panther #1

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Black Panther #1
 
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First ongoing Black Panther solo title

1st team appearance of the Collectors: Abner Little and Princess Zanda

Black Panther #8

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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Black Panther #8
 
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Origin of the Black Panther

1st appearance of Khanata

Black Panther #14

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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First published cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz in the comic book industry, previously drew interiors in The Hulk magazine

Defenders #84

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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Defenders #84
 
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First battle of Namor and Black Panther, Atlantis and Wakanda are brought to the brink of war but it is averted

Marvel Team-Up #100

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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Marvel Team-Up #100
 
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Origin of Black Panther and Storm, how they first met

1st appearance of Karma, a mutant who can possess another's mind and also the first gay, female Marvel character

Marvel Comics Presents #14

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Marvel Comics Presents #14
 
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1st appearance of Ramonda, the step-mother of T'Challa, originally introduced as Black Panther's mother but retconned in Black Panther #1 (1998)

Marvel Fanfare #60

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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Marvel Fanfare #60
 
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Final issue

Cover art by Denys Cowan featuring the Black Panther

Black Panther #22

Marvel ⋅ 2000

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Black Panther #22
 
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1st appearance of Erik Killmonger as Black Panther aka Killpanther

Black Panther #30

Marvel ⋅ 2001

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Origin of the Black Panther meeting Captain America

Black Panther #36

Marvel ⋅ 2001

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Black Panther #36
 
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1st appearance of T'Charra, the son of Black Panther in an alternate universe

Reprint of Fantastic Four #52, the first appearance of Black Panther

Reprint of Fantastic Four #53, first appearance of Klaw

Reprint of Jungle Action #8, first appearance of Malice

100-page 35th Anniversary of Black Panther

Black Panther #2

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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Black Panther #2
 
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1st appearance of Shuri, T'Challa's sister and future Black Panther

1st appearance of S'yan, the uncle of T'Challa who held the throne after T'Chaka's assassination

Black Panther #14

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Black Panther proposes to Storm

Black Panther #18

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Marriage of Black Panther and Storm

Wraparound cover art by Frank Cho

Doomwar #1

Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Doomwar #1
 
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Battle of Doctor Doom versus Wakanda

Fantastic Four #608

Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Black Panther becomes the King of the Dead

Avengers vs. X-Men #7

Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Avengers vs. X-Men #7
 
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Namor declares war on Wakanda and floods its capital city

New Avengers #7

Marvel ⋅ 2013

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Wakanda declares war on Atlantis

T'Challa threatens to kill Namor in New Avengers #2 (2013) for what occurred in A vs X #7 and #8

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