Scripter Stan Lee denied that the comic, which pre-dates the political usage of the term, was, or could have been, named after any of the political uses of the term "black panther", including the LCFO, citing "a strange coincidence". The Black Panther's name predates the October 1966 founding of the Black Panther Party, though not the black panther logo of the party's predecessor, the Lowndes County Freedom Organization (LCFO), nor the segregated World War II 761st "Black Panthers" Tank Battalion.
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Chadwick Boseman portrayed the character 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 voiced alternate versions of the character in the first season of the animated series What If.? (2021). 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, 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 superhero 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. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 ( cover-dated July 1966) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-coplotter Jack Kirby.
Expert hand-to-hand combatant and martial artist.
Superhuman strength, endurance, speed, agility, reflexes, stamina and senses.
The power to draw upon the knowledge, strength and every experience of every previous Black Panther.
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