| Character Name: | Black Panther |
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| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Debut: | Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966) |
| Creators: | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| Real Name: | T'Challa |
| Species: | Human mutate |
| Homeworld: | Wakanda, Africa |
| Aliases: | King of the Dead Black Leopard Black Panther Mr. Okonkwo Panther King Red Panther |
| Alliances: | Avengers Fantastic Four Mighty Avengers Fantastic Force New Avengers Ultimates |
| Partners: | Storm Shuri |
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| Cat: | super |
| Subcat: | Marvel Comics |
| Hero: | y |
| Sortkey: | Black Panther (comics) |
Black Panther is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. 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.[1] [2] Black Panther's real name is T'Challa, and he is depicted as the king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda. 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.
Black Panther is the first black superhero for Marvel comics. In one comic book storyline, the Black Panther mantle is handled by Kasper Cole, a multiracial New York City police officer. Beginning as an impersonator, Cole would later take on the moniker of White Tiger and become an ally to T'Challa. 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.
Black Panther has made numerous appearances in various television shows, animated films, and video games. Chadwick Boseman portrayed T'Challa in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's films: (2016), Black Panther (2018), (2018), and (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 (2022), following Boseman's death in 2020.
The name Black Panther predates the founding of the Black Panther Party in October 1966, 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.[3] [4] 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".[5] The Black Panther is the first black superhero in American mainstream comic books; very few black heroes were created before him, and none with actual superpowers. These included the characters in the single-issue, low distribution All-Negro Comics #1 (1947).[6] Waku, Prince of the Bantu, who starred in his own feature in the omnibus title Jungle Tales, from Marvel's 1950s predecessor, Atlas Comics[7] [8] and the Dell Comics Western character Lobo, the first black person to star in his own comic book.[9] Previous non-caricatured black supporting characters in comics include U.S. Army infantry private Gabriel Jones of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos.
In a guest appearance in Fantastic Four #119 (February 1972), the Black Panther briefly used the name Black Leopard to avoid connotations with the Party, but the new name did not last.[10] The character's name was changed back to Black Panther in The Avengers #105, with T'Challa explaining that renaming himself made as much sense as altering the Scarlet Witch's name, and he is not a stereotype.[11]
Co-creator Stan Lee recounted that the name was inspired by a pulp adventure hero who had a black panther as a helper.[12] Jack Kirby's original concept art for Black Panther used the concept name Coal Tiger.[13] Influences on the character included historical figures such as 14th-century Mali Empire sultan Mansa Musa and 20th-century Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, as well as Biblical figures such as Ham and Canaan.[14]
The origin of the idea for the character was disputed by both Kirby and Lee. Kirby claimed sole credit for creating the character in The Comics Journal #134 (February 1990), stating that realizing there were no black characters in his comics demanded that some be added for "human reasons".[15] Lee claimed the character was created by his desire in the mid-1960s to include more African and African-American characters in Marvel Comics. While there is no documentation showing which claim is closer to the truth, by 1966 Kirby is thought to have been largely plotting the book on his own[16] and having to explain the stories to Lee when the pages arrived in the Marvel offices, as had happened a few issues prior with the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four #48 (March 1966). In a 1968 interview, Lee said:[17]
In an interview, Kirby shared the same genesis as Lee: "I came up with the Black Panther because I realized I had no blacks in my strip. I'd never drawn a black. I needed a black. I suddenly discovered that I had a lot of black readers. My first friend was a black! And here I was ignoring them because I was associating with everybody else."[18]
Roy Thomas has made claims that support Lee's version of events, while Kirby was supported by his wife and prior artwork. In 1963, they included a black character, Gabe Jones, in the ensemble cast of Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos,[19] and Lee encouraged artists to include black characters in crowd scenes.[20] In a 1998 interview, Lee explained his motivation: "I wasn't thinking of civil rights. I had a lot of friends who were black and we had artists who were black. So, it occurred to me... why aren't there any black heroes?"[21] Soon after Black Panther was introduced, Marvel added two more recurring black characters: Jill Jerrold in Modeling with Millie, and Bill Foster in The Avengers.[20]
There was some debate at Marvel, with Lee wondering how far to go with the commercially-risky introduction of a black superhero in that era. In the first version of the cover for Fantastic Four #52, Kirby drew the Black Panther wearing a cowl that exposed his face. In the published version, the cowl became a full face-mask. Previews in other comics did not show the cover at all, indicating that Lee was hesitant.[22]
Following his debut in Fantastic Four #52–53 (July – August 1966) and subsequent guest appearance in Fantastic Four Annual #5 (1967) and with Captain America in Tales of Suspense #97–99 and Captain America 100 (January – April 1968), the Black Panther journeyed from the fictional African nation of Wakanda to New York City to join the titular American superhero team in The Avengers #52 (May 1968), appearing in that comic for the next few years. During his time with the Avengers, he made solo guest-appearances in three issues of Daredevil, and fought Doctor Doom in Astonishing Tales #6–7 (June & August 1971), in that supervillain's short-lived starring feature.
He received his first starring feature with Jungle Action #5 (July 1973), a reprint of the Panther-centric story in The Avengers #62 (March 1969). A new series began running the following issue, written by Don McGregor, with art by pencilers Rich Buckler, Gil Kane, and Billy Graham, and which gave inkers Klaus Janson and Bob McLeod some of their first professional exposure. The critically acclaimed[23] series ran in Jungle Action #6–24 (September 1973 – November 1976).[24]
One now-common format McGregor pioneered was that of the self-contained, multi-issue story arc.[25] The first, "Panther's Rage", ran through the first 13 issues. Critic Jason Sacks has called the arc "Marvel's first graphic novel":
The second and final arc, "Panther vs. the Klan", ran as mostly 17-page stories in Jungle Action #19–24 (January – November 1976), except for issue #23, a reprint of Daredevil #69 (October 1970), in which the Black Panther guest-starred. The subject matter of the Ku Klux Klan was considered controversial in the Marvel offices at the time, creating difficulties for the creative team.[26]
African-American writer-editor Dwayne McDuffie said of the Jungle Action "Black Panther" feature:
Though popular with college students, the overall sales of Jungle Action were low,[27] and Marvel relaunched the Black Panther in a self-titled series, bringing in the character's co-creator Jack Kirby—newly returned to Marvel after having decamped to rival DC Comics for a time—as writer, penciler, and editor. However, Kirby wanted to work on new characters and was unhappy at being assigned a series starring a character he had already worked with extensively.[28] He left the series after only 12 issues and was replaced by Ed Hannigan (writer), Jerry Bingham (penciler), and Roger Stern (editor). Black Panther ran 15 issues (January 1977 – May 1979).[29] Due to the series getting discontinued, the contents of what would have been Black Panther #16–18 were published in Marvel Premiere #51–53.
A four-issue miniseries, Black Panther vol. 2,[30] (July – October 1988) was written by Peter B. Gillis and penciled by Denys Cowan.[31] McGregor revisited his Panther saga with Gene Colan in "Panther's Quest", published as 25 eight-page installments within the bi-weekly anthology series Marvel Comics Presents (issues #13–37, Feb.–December 1989).[32] He later teamed with artist Dwayne Turner in the square-bound miniseries Black Panther: Panther's Prey (September 1990 – March 1991).[33] McGregor conceived a fifth arc in his Black Panther saga, titled "Panther's Vows", but it failed to get off the ground.[27]
Writer Christopher Priest's and penciller Mark Texeira's 1998 series The Black Panther vol. 3 used Erik Killmonger, Venomm, and other characters introduced in "Panther's Rage", together with new characters such as State Department attorney Everett Ross; the Black Panther's adopted brother, Hunter; and the Panther's protégé, Queen Divine Justice. The Priest-Texeira series was under the Marvel Knights imprint in its first year. Priest said the creation of character Ross contributed heavily to his decision to write the series. "I realized I could use Ross to bridge the gap between the African culture that the Black Panther mythos is steeped in and the predominantly white readership that Marvel sells to," adding that in his opinion, the Black Panther had been misused in the years after his creation.[34]
The last 13 issues (#50–62) saw the main character replaced by a multiracial New York City police officer named Kasper Cole, with T'Challa relegated to a supporting character. This Black Panther, who became the White Tiger, was placed in the series The Crew, running concurrently with the final few Black Panther issues. The Crew was canceled with issue #7.
In 2005, Marvel began publishing Black Panther vol. 4,[35] which ran 41 issues (April 2005 – November 2008).[36] It was initially written by filmmaker Reginald Hudlin (through issue #38) and penciled by John Romita, Jr. (through #6). Hudlin said he wanted to add "street cred" to the title, although he noted that the book was not necessarily or primarily geared toward an African-American readership.[37] As influences for his characterization of the character, Hudlin has cited comic character Batman, film director Spike Lee, and music artist Sean Combs.[37]
Black Panther vol. 5[38] launched in February 2009, with Hudlin, again scripting, introducing a successor Black Panther, T'Challa's sister Shuri.[39] [40] [41] Hudlin co-wrote issue #7 with Jonathan Maberry, who then became the new writer,[42] joined by artist Will Conrad.[43] The Panther was also a featured player, with members of the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, in the Doctor Doom-based, six-issue miniseries Doomwar (April – September 2010).[44]
T'Challa then accepted an invitation from Matt Murdock, the superhero Daredevil, to become the new protector of New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. He became the lead character in Daredevil beginning with issue #513 (February 2011), when that series was retitled Black Panther: The Man Without Fear.[45] Under writer David Liss and artist Francesco Francavilla, he took on the identity of Mr. Okonkwo, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and becomes the owner of a small diner to be close to the people.[46]
A new Black Panther series written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and drawn by Brian Stelfreeze was launched in 2016 and continues to be published with Coates as the head writer.[47] [48] [49]
In 2017, the Africanfuturist writer Nnedi Okorafor wrote the series Black Panther: Long Live the King.[50]
In February 2018, Christopher Priest, Don McGregor, and Reginald Hudlin each contributed one story to the Black Panther Annual #1.[51] In May 2021, Marvel Comics announced the screenwriter and director John Ridley will write Black Panther comics.[52]
In July 2022 the limited series Wakanda was announced, written by Stephanie Williams and illustrated by Paco Medina, the series will have a backup series titled History of the Black Panthers, written by Evan Narcisse and illustrated by Natacha Bustos.[53] In August 2022, Marvel announced the one-shot Black Panther: Unconquered, written by Bryan Edward Hill and illustrated by Alberto Foche.[54]
In January 2023, a new Black Panther series was announced, written by Eve Ewing and illustrated by Chris Allen.[55]
In June 2023, Jonathan Hickman started the project Ultimate Universe with Ultimate Invasion,[56] which ignores both the original Ultimate universe and the plots in Venom, and shows instead the Maker moving to a new alternate universe and changing it with extensive time travel to prevent the existence of most superheroes and make himself its unquestionable leader. By the end of the story, the Maker is defeated and banished inside an impenetrable dome-city, but his group that manages international relations in a "power behind the throne" style remains a threat; the new comics are set within such background.
Bryan Edward Hill write Ultimate Black Panther with art by Stefano Caselli. The comic will be about Black Panther defending the continent of Africa from the deities Khonshu and Ra. Hill said "I was invigorated by this opportunity because in addition to my immense respect for Johnathan Hickman's detailed storytelling, the idea of shepherding this bold new take on Black Panther in this event gives me a platform to do the kind of broad, epic, storytelling I've always wanted to do in comics. My influences range from the history of Black Panther comics, to Ryan Coogler's incredible work with the recent films, to Frank Herbert's world-building capacity of Dune. This is something people won't expect, in the best of ways, and full credit to Marvel and editors Wil Moss and Michelle Marchese for bringing this creative possibility to me."[57]
In his first published appearance, T'Challa invites the Fantastic Four to Wakanda, then attacks and attempts to neutralize them individually to test himself to see if he is ready to battle Klaw, who had replaced his shattered right hand with a sonic weapon.[58] [59] After the ruler makes proper amends to the Four, they befriend and help T'Challa, and he in turn aids them against the supervillain the Psycho-Man.[60] T'Challa later joins the Avengers.[61]
After receiving numerous urgent official letters requesting him to return to his increasingly troubled homeland,[62] the Panther leaves his active Avengers membership to return to a Wakanda on the brink of civil war. T'Challa eventually proposes and becomes engaged to Monica Lynne,[63] though the couple never marry.
Killmonger then defeats T'Challa in ritual combat, thus inheriting the role of Black Panther,[64] but falls into a coma upon eating the heart-shaped herb.[65] T'Challa preserves his rival's life rather than allowing him to die.
Later, T'Challa finds he has a brain aneurysm like his alternate future self, and succumbs to instability and hallucinations. After his mental state almost causes tribal warfare, the Panther hands power to his council[66] and hides in New York City.
See main article: Civil War (comics). T'Challa recounts the story of his ascension as the Black Panther in the fourth volume of his eponymous comic book series. He defeated his uncle during the Black Panther celebration,[67] and during his walkabout when he fell in love with a street urchin named Ororo Munroe.[68] Shortly afterwards, he proposes and the two are married.[69]
Black Panther faces Erik Killmonger, defeating him with assistance from Monica Rambeau (a.k.a. Pulsar).[70] Attacked by the forces of fellow Cabal member Doctor Doom, T'Challa is left comatose.[71] His sister Shuri is trained as the next Black Panther, with the mantle passing onto her officially after T'Challa awakens from his coma and attempts to recover from his injuries.[72] In the aftermath, T'Challa loses all of his enhanced attributes given to him by being the Panther totem. As a result, he works with his sorcerer, Zawavari, to accumulate a replacement.[73]
After the events of "Shadowland", Matt Murdock (the superhero Daredevil) asks T'Challa to replace him as guardian of Hell's Kitchen, giving T'Challa a chance to discover himself and explore his new limits while Murdock takes a leave of absence to cope with the aftermath of his own recent experiences being possessed by the Beast of the Hand.
Upon his return to Wakanda, T'Challa serves as a second to his sister, Shuri, who remains the kingdom's active ruler. In preparation for an upcoming attack on Wakanda as part of the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline, the Panther Goddess returns T'Challa's abilities.[74] Empowered by the Phoenix, Namor destroys Wakanda with a massive tidal wave.[75] Returning to help, Storm is stunned when the Panther informs her that their marriage has been annulled.[76]
After witnessing an alternate Earth over Wakanda being destroyed by the Black Swan, T'Challa reforms the Illuminati—with Beast replacing the now-deceased Charles Xavier—to confront the threat of the Incursions, parallel universes colliding with each other to the destruction of both.
Black Panther is one of the few heroes to survive the Incursion in a specially-designed "life pod." As Reed takes Doom's power and sets out to rebuild the multiverse, T'Challa uses the Time Gem to take himself back to Wakanda before the Incursions, proclaiming to his people that they will lead the way to the stars and explore new ideas.[77]
As part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel, Black Panther is a member of the Ultimates.[78]
During the 2016 "Civil War II" storyline, Black Panther represents Wakanda on the Alpha Flight Space Program's Board of Governors.[79]
During Hydra's reign over America led by Arnim Zola, Baron Zemo and Steve Rogers, Panther is captured for opposing this regime, and brought into a containing room.
After the defeat of Supreme Hydra Steve Rogers, Black Panther establishes his quest to go across the universe with his people, and found an Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda on Planet Bast, located in the Benhazin Star System.[80] [81]
Black Panther later hosts a meeting with Arabian Knight from Saudi Arabia, Sabra from Israel, Sunfire from Japan, Collective Man from China, Captain Britain from the United Kingdom, and Ursa Major from Russia in the Eden Room of Avengers Mountain. The meeting has Black Panther proposing that they work together to protect the world from future threats.
See main article: List of Black Panther supporting characters.
The mantle of the Black Panther is passed down from generation to generation among the rulers of Wakanda[82] although it must still be won through combat, involving the best warriors of the nation.
Mosi is the Black Panther of 1,000,000 BC who appeared for the first time in Marvel Legacy #1 (November 2017). Mosi is part of the Avengers,[83] along with Agamotto, Lady Phoenix, Odin, and prehistoric versions of Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, and Star Brand. The Stone Age Avengers defeated the Fallen and sealed it underground in what would become South Africa.[84]
Olumo Bashenga appeared for the first time in Black Panther #7 (January 1978) by Jack Kirby (scripts and drawings). Wise warrior at the head of the Panther Tribe, according to legends, during the tumult where the vibranium meteorite fell on the soil of the village, then composed of various warring clans, he gathered all the aforementioned under his guide to defeating the inhabitants transformed by the impact into fierce "demonic spirits", a company which has unified the nation by founding Wakanda and becoming its first ruler[85] [86] [87] and the first to obtain the title of "Black Panther" as it tells of his "spiritual connection" with the Panther Goddess Bast that led to the foundation of the Cult of the Panther.
During the 11th century, Nehanda was among the heroes of that time that became a member of the A.D. 1000's version of the Avengers.[88] [89]
Nehanda was among the ghosts that T'Challa summoned for consul.[90]
M'Teli was a Black Panther and ruler of Wakanda a century a go. M'Teli is the husband of Imandla and father of T'Chanda.[91]
T'Chanda a.k.a. Chanda,[92] Azzari, Azzaria,[93] or Azzuri the Wise, was the Black Panther and ruler of Wakanda during the Second World War, Chanda is the husband of Nanali and father of T'Chaka and S'Yan; distinguished by an excessively good and compassionate nature, he welcomed the Nazi colonel Fritz Klaue after Klaue's plane crashed in Wakanda. Over time, the two made a kind of friendship and Klaue develops a strong obsession with the culture of Wakanda coming to try to convince them to make their religion deist rather than spiritist, which causes a strong friction between him and Chanda culminating in the death of Nanali by the Nazi and in its subsequent expulsion from the country.[94]
He is well known for easily outmatching his ally Captain America and repelling Nazi super-powered invasion forces from their invasion during World War II.[95]
He was first mentioned as Azzari the Wise in Black Panther #1 (October, 1976), wrriten and illustrated by Jack Kirby. Appears for the first time in Fantastic Four Unlimited #1 (March 1993) by Roy Thomas (scripts) and Herb Trimpe (drawings), where he was called Chanda.
See main article: T'Chaka. T'Chaka appeared for the first time in Fantastic Four #53 (August 1966) by Stan Lee (script) and Jack Kirby (art). The eldest son of King Azzuri and Queen Nanali, T'Chaka inherits the throne and the title of the Black Panther on his father's death by being helped in his monarch duties by his younger brother and trusted adviser S'Yan.[96] After having married a woman named N'Yami, believing she cannot have children, he adopts a child with her, Hunter; however, she later becomes pregnant and dies giving birth to her first child, T'Challa; from the relationship with a woman of another tribe T'Chaka then has a second son, Jakarra, and finally remarries with Ramonda, with whom he has his only daughter, Shuri.[96] When Ramonda subsequently disappears into nothingness, leading him to believe that he has been abandoned, he raises his children alone.[97] To protect the kingdom, T'Chaka instituted a policy of strong isolationism,[98] but in the course of his life he often collaborated with agents of the U.S. government.[99] [100] He is killed by Ulysses Klaw after having surprised him when he was trying to illegally extract vibranium in his kingdom.[101]
S'Yan the Fast first appeared in Black Panther vol. 4 #2 (May 2005) and was created by Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr. The second son of King Azzuri and Queen Nanali, S'Yan is T'Chaka's younger brother and trusted advisor. Although he has no desire to reign, he agrees to ascend the throne after his brother's death until his nephew T'Challa becomes an adult[96] and becomes one of the most beloved monarchs in the history of Wakanda. When T'Challa returns home and obtains the title of the Black Panther, he gladly returns to being a royal adviser.[96] He dies during the war with Latveria defending Ramonda from the soldiers of Doctor Doom.
See main article: Erik Killmonger. In Black Panther vol. 3 #15 (February 2000), Erik Killmonger challenges and beats T'Challa in a duel for the throne, overthrowing him as king of Wakanda and taking on the role as the Black Panther.[102] He becomes comatose after attempting to ingest the heart-shaped herb to acquire the Black Panther's powers, as he is not of royal blood. Killmonger's time as king is short-lived however, as he is killed by Monica Rambeau during T'Challa's attack to reclaim Wakanda.[103]
See main article: Shuri (comics).
When T'Challa ends up in a coma because of Doctor Doom,[104] Shuri becomes his substitute as the Black Panther and queen of Wakanda which, after the rise of her half-brother to "king of the dead" creates, for the first time in history, two avatars of the Panther Goddess.
See main article: List of Black Panther supporting characters.
Anubhav Chaudhry of Sportskeeda described Black Panther as a "powerful, regal, and intelligent black hero," writing, "The introduction of the Black Panther in 1966 marked a pivotal moment in the history of comic books, opening the doors for diverse characters to enter the mainstream. His influence on the genre can still be felt today, inspiring a new generation of readers and creators. As the comics continue to innovate and evolve, the legacy of the Black Panther remains a testament to the power of representation and inclusion in storytelling. Indeed, this groundbreaking character will always hold a special place in the hearts of comic book fans worldwide."[105] Laura Bradley of Vanity Fair included Black Panther in their "Stan Lee’s Most Iconic Characters" list, describing him as the "first superhero of African descent in the comics world."[106] Fred Bluden of Screen Rant included Black Panther their "25 Greatest Comic Book Heroes" list, asserting, "Black Panther is more than a superhero, he's a king. As the leader of the incredibly advanced and highly private nation of Wakanda he has near-infinite financial resources, as well as access to technologies that are decades ahead of anything else in the world. Black Panther was created at a time when Black characters in mainstream comics were either sidekicks or racial stereotypes. As a technological genius, diplomat, statesman, and superhero, Black Panther helped to encourage the creation of other prominent black superheroes who were more than stereotypes. As a character, and a cultural milestone, his importance cannot be overstated."[107] The A.V. Club ranked Black Panther 1st in their "100 Best Marvel Characters" list.[108] Joseph J. Darowski, in the introduction to The Ages of Black Panther: Essays on the King of Wakanda, argues that "The Black Panther's place in popular culture history is secured even as it is constantly evolving."[109]
Lance Cartelli of ComicBook.com ranked Black Panther 5th in their "50 Most Important Superheroes Ever" list.[110] Geoff Boucher of Deadline ranked Black Panther 5th in their "Hollywood Heroes Co-Created By The Marvel Comics Icon" list.[111] BuzzFeed ranked Black Panther 6th in their "84 Avengers Members Ranked From Worst To Best" list, calling him the "first black superhero in mainstream American comics."[112] GameSpot ranked Black Panther 8th in their "50 Most Important Superheroes" list, stating, "This Marvel Comics star is the first black superhero in mainstream comic book history."[113] IGN ranked Black Panther 10th in their "Top 50 Avengers" list, writing, "Black Panther is not the first monarch turned superhero, but his continuing struggle to juggle his political responsibilities and personal commitments makes him one of the most fascinating Avengers,"[114] and ranked him 51st in their "Top 100 Comic Books Heroes" list, saying, "T'Challa is a hero and a force to be reckoned with regardless of his technology and resources."[115]
Rob Bricken of Gizmodo ranked Black Panther 11th in their "Every Member Of The Avengers" list, stating, "Black Panther is a tremendous hero of power, virtue and integrity."[116] Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly ranked Black Panther 26th in their "Let's Rank Every Avenger Ever" list, writing, "The Black Panther has one of the most interesting backstory/mythologies in comic books."[117] Andrew Wheeler of ComicsAlliance ranked Black Panther 33rd in their "50 Sexiest Male Characters in Comics" list.[118] Wizard Magazine ranked Black Panther 79th in their "200 Greatest Comic Book Character of All Time" list.[119]
Comic Book Resources ranked Black Panther 1st in their "10 Most Attractive Marvel Heroes" list,[120] 1st in their "10 Most Iconic Avengers Who Aren't Iron Man, Captain America, Or Thor" list,[121] 2nd in their "Avengers' Greatest Leaders" list,[122] 7th in their "10 Smartest Tech-Powered Heroes" list,[123] 5th in their "10 Best Team Leaders In Comics" list,[124] 10th in their "10 Greatest Avengers, Ranked By Courage" list,[125] 10th in their "10 Scariest Avengers" list,[126] and 29th in their "30 Strongest Marvel Superheroes" list.[127]
Jim Dandeneau of Den of Geek stated, "This is probably the definitive run of Black Panther. This is where Wakanda stopped being backstory and started being a living, breathing place, with geography and politics and history that all contributed to its depth and beauty. It's also where a bunch of what's going on the screen started: Priest introduced Everett K. Ross and the Dora Milaje almost immediately in his first issue. Priest had been separated from Marvel for several years before coming back to write this book under a separate, independent line within Marvel as the rest of the company went bankrupt around it. So, he was given a lot of leeway to write the story he wanted to, and what came out was one of the greatest runs on any comic ever. Priest's Black Panther was funny, complex, smart, timeless and yet very much of its time."[144] Chase Magnett of ComicBook.com included the Black Panther comic book series in their "10 best Black Panther comics of all time" list, asserting, "More than anything else, what "The Client" does best is set the table for what's to come. The initial five issues of a 60-issue run written by Priest, this story introduces a swath of new characters and concepts, infuses the story with humor, and prefects its non-linear storytelling. It is the Rosetta Stone for the best Black Panther series ever created, and incredibly entertaining to boot. Whether it's the introduction of the Dora Milaje or the hilarious, pantsless antics of Everett K. Ross, "The Client" offers everything you might want in a Black Panther or superhero comic."[145]
Cultural critic Douglas Wolk agrees that Christopher Priest's run established the canonical version of the character, although: "The tone of Priest's run was wildly different from any other Black Panther stories before or since--it's basically a political comedy--but Priest's central insight was that T'Challa isn't actually a superhero in the ordinary sense," but rather a monarch. He also says that the first issue of the run makes no sense at first reading, and requires a continuing interpretation of future issues. He argues that this is unique in mainstream superhero comics.[146]
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Black Panther #1 was the 27th best-selling comic book in February 2005.[147] [148] [149]
Tyler Huckabee of IGN included the Black Panther comic book series in their "10 Best Black Panther Comic Books" list, stating, "Reginald Hudlin's run is more traditionally superhero-esque in nature than many other titles on this list, featuring costumed villains and super guest stars like the X-Men and Namor. It also introduces a number of characters who've become key players in the Black Panther's life (like his sister Shuri) and tells what has now become the definitive origin story. It's a good entry point into the Black Panther's world, and contains some great art by the reliably terrific superhero comic book legend John Romita Jr. If you're completely unfamiliar with the Black Panther and are just looking for an introduction to Wakanda, this is for you."[150]
Douglas Wolk observes that the most well-known moment in Hudlin's run is the wedding of Black Panther and Storm, and contends that the "mutual admiration leading to matrimony seemed to come out of nowhere," that neither have much in common "besides being superheroes with somewhat formal speech patterns and connections to Africa and divinity," and that while "one is a champion of a cross-sectional group, the other is a monach of a physical nation."[151]
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Black Panther #1 was the best-selling comic book in April 2016.[152] [153] [154]
Alexander Jones of Comics Beat called Black Panther #1 "exciting and unique," saying, "This is another comic that immediately kicks things off with a recap page and events that are directly affected by previously established continuity. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Like I mentioned, Coates said he aims to honor Black Panther's history– not rewrite it. Indeed, you don't need to know much going into the book, as Coates deftly uses Black Panther's past to welcome new characters to the family. Immediately upon opening the pages of Black Panther #1, readers are going to be struck by Denny Mederos’ excellent design. The title page makes me think I'm looking at a Jonathan Hickman comic! This immediately sets Black Pantherapart from some of the competition, and the reader hasn't even reached the first page yet!"[155] Jesse Schedeen of IGN gave Black Panther #1 a grade of 8.8 out of 10, writing, "After several years of ups and downs, Black Panther finally has the solo comic he deserves again. Coates and Stelfreeze build on the many stories that have come before to weave a tale about Wakanda in its darkest hour and a king who may not be up to the task of saving it. Whether you're a hardcore fan of the character or Captain America: Civil War has you interested in learning more about T'Challa, this comic has plenty to offer."[156]
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Black Panther #2 was the 9th best-selling comic book in May 2016.[157] [158] [159]
Alexander Jones of Comics Beat called Black Panther #2 "opaque, but so beautiful," asserting, "One absolute I can say about Black Panther #2 is that Brian Stelfreeze and Laura Martin are an artistic team without compare. Together, they make Wakanda seem vibrant and real. Every one of the many characters in this story feels as real as the last, and all the major players get very interesting costume designs. The amalgamation of mystical and technological elements in T'Challa's suit is noted and appreciated. This issue is bound to impress an open-minded Ta-Nehisi Coates fan, but his depiction of T’Challa needs more time to develop in order to win the hearts of everyone. Thankfully, Coates is committed, so we are too. This is still a comic that asks many questions. Let's hope the answers are just as satisfying as the mysteries themselves."[160] Levi Hunt of IGN gave Black Panther #2 a grade of 8.8 out of 10, stating, "T'Challa is much more in the spotlight as he takes it upon himself to quell the growing unrest in his kingdom and finds that the problem isn't so easily put to rest. There's a clear attempt to humanize the character here, as Ta-Nehisis Coates explores T'Challa's kingly hubris and the massive pressures he faces. There's also a balance to the conflict that might just be this book's greatest strength. There's no real right and wrong or good and evil here, on;y various players with their own valid points of view. It's less a question of whether Wakanda can be saved than if maintaining the status quo is what's best for this troubled nation. But for all the lofty ideals at play here, this book also has plenty of visual spectacle with which to bedazzle readers. Brian Stelfreeze's lithe, burly interpretation of Black Panther and his captivating use of light and shadow make for one of the most visually distinctive Black Panther comics ever published."[161]
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Black Panther #1 was the 5th best-selling comic book in May 2018.[162] [163] [164]
Oliver Vestal of ComicsVerse gave Black Panther #1 a score of 97%, writing, "Black Panther #1 made for a strong start to the series. Ta-Nehisi Coates uses thorough world-building to establish a plot and characters. Daniel Acuña uses a mix of blurry and clear details and a dark palette to reflect the tone of the issue. Overall, I am very happy with how this issue turned out. I went into this with high hopes. I'm sure I was not the only one expecting a lot after the Black Panther movie, and this comic lived up to those hopes. It established a new and interesting story and used telling art to help that story along. I have nothing but good feelings about future issues."[165] Jesse Schedeen of IGN gave Black Panther #1 a grade of 8.6 out of 10, asserting, "Black Panther #1 is a promising start for this new era of Coates' run. It's certainly different enough from previous incarnations. And Acuna's art ensures that the book looks better than it has since Brian Stelfreeze was drawing it. Issue #1 gives readers a fresh start with the character while also offering plenty of incentive to stick around and see where this strange odyssey is heading."[166]
According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Black Panther #1 was the 10th best-selling comic book in November 2021.[167]
Hannibal Tabu of Bleeding Cool gave Black Panther #1 a grade of 8.5 out of 10, saying, "This John Ridley script is a rush of adrenaline and smarts all at once, with clever elements introduced along the way. T'Challa's secret balances both the old ways of Wakanda as personified by the White Wolf and the modern egalitarian Wakanda he's trying to build. Then there's the visual storytelling from Juann Cabal, Federico Blee, and Joe Sabino, which will tickle the fancy of fans of, well, any Marvel project featuring Sebastian Stan, basically. They feature a great Avengers fight scene (that also mixes in wonderful character work) with a gorgeous view of an evolving Wakanda. "A king's business is getting things done," T'Challa says at one point. With a great espionage-tinted take, this issue takes that business very seriously."[168] Tim Adams of ComicBook.com gave Black Panther #1 a grade of 4 out of 5, saying, "Marvel's new era of Black Panther gets off to a captivating start. Whereas the previous volume by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Daniel Acuna primarily took place in the stars, John Ridley, Juann Cabal, and Federico Blue deliver the beginnings of an espionage tale. Marvel Stormbreaker artist Juann Cabal is quickly rising as a superstar artist after fan-favorite runs on X-23 and Guardians of the Galaxy. His work with Blee on Black Panther remains top-notch, and watching T'Challa balance his responsibilities between being the chairperson of the Avengers and ruler of Wakanda is even stressful for the reader. The main plot reveals some major secrets Black Panther has been keeping, which has those closest to him questioning his actions in an understandable way. Something I always enjoy with a first issue is an end-of-page teaser offering clues to future storylines, and this one has some juicy scenes of stories-to-come."[169]
According to the ComicHub system at local comic book shops selling American comics, Black Panther #1 was the 11th best-selling comic book in June 2023.[170] [171]
Hannah Rose of Comic Book Resources wrote, "Black Panther #1 is a subtle and humane study of a changing character and shifting fictional landscape. Although a slow burn in turns of action, and offers questions with no easy answers, this issue is worth checking out precisely for those reasons."[172] Charlie Ridgely of ComicBook.com gave Black Panther #1 a grade of 5 out of 5, stating, "If a king has no kingdom, what does he become? That's one of the central questions that writer Eve L. Ewing sets out to answer in her exciting new Black Panther series at Marvel Comics. This new take on the iconic character strips away so much of what we've always thought the Black Panther to be, focusing on who T'Challa is at his core. The result, at least in this week's debut issue, is a fantastic exploration of a character readers have known for years, making him seem both brand new and entirely familiar."[173]
An alternate universe variant of Black Panther appears in Age of Ultron.[174] During Red Hulk's fight against the Sentinels, the building they were in collapses resulting in Black Panther falling several stories and breaking his neck, killing him instantly.[175]
See main article: List of Amalgam Comics characters. B'Nchalla, a fusion of Black Panther and DC Comics character Bronze Tiger, appears in the Amalgam Comics universe.[176] [177]
An alternate universe variant of Black Panther who became the leader of the Avengers after Martians ravaged the Earth appears in Avengers Forever.[178]
In an alternate reality where the Civil War between Iron Man and Captain America never ended, Veranke posed as Black Panther to destroy Prison 42, leading him to be presumed dead.[179] He is succeeded by his son, Azari, who takes on the Black Panther name.[180] [181]
Coal Tiger, an alternate universe variant of Black Panther who retained the character's original conceptual design, appears in Avengers #356 - #360.[182]
T'Challa is Chieftain Justice, a Captain Britain Corps member, in Excalibur #44 (1991).[183]
An alternate universe variant of Black Panther from Earth-9997 appears in Earth X. This version was mutated into a humanoid black panther after being exposed to the Terrigen Mists and is the caretaker of the Cosmic Cube.[184]
Two alternate universe versions of Black Panther appear in Exiles: T'Challa and Storm's son T'Chaka from Earth-1119, and a Wild West-themed variant from Earth-18136.[185] [186] [187]
Ghost Panther, a fusion of Black Panther and Ghost Rider created by the Infinity Gems, appears in Infinity Wars.[188]
Several original, alternate universe variants of Black Panther appear in Marvel 2099:
An original incarnation of Black Panther, K'Shamba, appears in Marvel Knights 2099.[191]
An alternate universe variant of Black Panther from Earth-2301 appears in Marvel Mangaverse. This version is a shaman who can transform into various animalistic forms by having guardian spirits inhabit his body. Additionally, he has a sister, T'Channa, who is her universe's Doctor Doom.[192]
An alternate universe variant of Black Panther from Earth-2149 appears in Marvel Zombies. After losing his right arm and left foot to a zombified Giant-Man, he obtains artificial limbs from Forge and is eventually turned into a zombie to save his life after being wounded by an Acolyte agent.[193] [194] [195] [196] [197] [198] [199] [200]
In the MC2 universe (Earth-982), the Black Panther has a son named T'Chaka II, who joined the A-Next as the Coal Tiger.[201]
In the Mutant X reality (Earth-1298), the Black Panther had the appearance of a humanoid black panther. He is among the heroes who died fighting the Beyonder.[202]
An alternate universe variant of Black Panther from Earth-41766 appears in Avengers Forever. This version was raised on the planet Chandilar to protect him from Killmonger, who had conquered Earth and Asgard. As an adult, he becomes known as Sky Spider and Vibranium Man. Killmonger later throws him into an active star, where the star's power combines with the Vibranium in his suit to give him cosmic abilities and he becomes known as Star Panther after being rescued.[203] [204] [205]
An alternate universe variant of Black Panther from Earth-1610 appears in Ultimate Marvel. This version is the brother of M'Baku who gained his powers from the Weapon X program and possesses short adamantium claws.[206] [207] [208]
See main article: Ultimate Black Panther. An alternate universe variant of Black Panther from Earth-6160 appears in Ultimate Invasion. This version is Okoye's husband who succeeded T'Chaka after he was killed by a female suicide bomber working for Khonshu and Ra.[209] [210] [211] [212] [213] [214] [215] [216]
See main article: T'Challa (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and Shuri (Marvel Cinematic Universe).
Chadwick Boseman portrayed T'Challa / Black Panther in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[234] [235] This version displays enhanced speed, agility, strength, and durability, which he gains from ingesting the heart-shaped herb, as in the comics.[236] Additionally, his suit has retractable claws and is made of a Vibranium weave, which can deflect heavy machine gunfire and withstand explosive attacks. T'Challa appears in the live-action films (2016), Black Panther (2018), (2018),[237] and (2019).[238] Following his death, Boseman posthumously voices three alternate timeline versions of T'Challa in the first season of the Disney+ animated series What If...?[239] [240] In (2022), T'Challa's sister Shuri (portrayed by Letitia Wright) takes over the mantle of the Black Panther.
| Black Panther: The Early Marvel Years Omnibus | Fantastic Four (vol. 1) #52-53, 56, 119, Captain America (vol. 1) #100, Avengers (vol. 1) #52, 62, 73–74, 77–79, 87, 112, 126, Daredevil (vol. 1) #52, 69, Daredevil Annual (vol. 1) #4, Marvel Team-Up #20, Jungle Action #6-24, material from Fantastic Four (vol. 1) #54, Tales of Suspense #97-99, Astonishing Tales #6-7 | September 2022 | ||
| Black Panther By Christopher Priest Omnibus | Black Panther (vol. 3) #1-33, Deadpool (vol. 2) #44, material from Marvel Double-Shot #2 | September 2022 | ||
| Black Panther By Ta-Nehisi Coates Omnibus | Black Panther (vol. 6) #1-18, 166–172, Black Panther (vol. 7) #1-22, material from #23-25 | August 2022 | ||
| Wakanda: World of Black Panther Omnibus | Rise of the Black Panther #1-6, Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1-6, Black Panther & The Crew #1-6, Black Panther: Long Live the King #1-6, Black Panther Annual (vol. 7) #1, Amazing Spider-Man: Wakanda Forever, X-Men: Wakanda Forever, Avengers: Wakanda Forever, Black Panther vs. Deadpool #1-5, Shuri #1-10, Kilmonger #1-5, Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #1-8, King in Black: Black Panther, The Last Annihilation: Wakanda, material from Venomverse: War Stories, Marvel Comics #1000, Marvel's Voices #1, Marvel's Voices: Legacy, Black Panther (vol. 7) #23-25 | October 2022 |
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Masterworks: Black Panther Volume 1 | Jungle Action #6–22, 24 | 2010 | ||
| Marvel Masterworks: Black Panther Volume 2 | Black Panther (vol. 1) #1–15, Marvel Premiere #51–53, material from Marvel Team-Up #100 | 2016 | ||
| Marvel Masterworks: Black Panther Volume 3 | Black Panther (vol. 2) #1-4, and material from Marvel Comics Presents #13-37 | April 2021 |
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther Epic Collection Volume 1: Panther's Rage | Fantastic Four (vol. 1) #52–53, Jungle Action #6–22, 24 | 2016 | ||
| Black Panther Epic Collection Volume 2: Revenge of the Black Panther | Black Panther (vol. 1) #1-15, Marvel Premiere #51-53, Black Panther (vol. 2) #1-4, material from Marvel Team-Up #100 | 2019 | ||
| Black Panther Epic Collection Volume 3: Panther's Prey | Black Panther: Panther's Prey #1-4, material from Marvel Comics Presents #13-37, 148, Solo Avengers #19, Marvel Super Heroes (vol. 2) #1, Marvel Fanfare #60, Fantastic Four Unlimited #1 | 2021 |
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther by Jack Kirby Volume 1 | Black Panther (vol. 1) #1–7 | 2005 | ||
| Black Panther by Jack Kirby Volume 2 | Black Panther (vol. 1) #8–13 | 2006 |
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther Vol. 1: The Client | Black Panther (vol. 3) #1–5 | 2001 | ||
| Black Panther Vol. 2: Enemy of the State | Black Panther (vol. 3) #6–12 | 2002 | ||
| Black Panther by Christopher Priest: The Complete Collection Volume 1 | Black Panther (vol. 3) #1–17 | 2015 | ||
| Black Panther by Christopher Priest: The Complete Collection Volume 2 | Black Panther (vol. 3) #18–35, Deadpool (vol. 3) #44 | 2015 | ||
| Black Panther by Christopher Priest: The Complete Collection Volume 3 | Black Panther (vol. 3) #36–49, 57–58, Incredible Hulk (vol. 3) #33, Thor (vol. 1) #370, material from Marvel Double-Shot #2 | 2016 | ||
| Black Panther by Christopher Priest: The Complete Collection Volume 4 | Black Panther (vol. 3) #50–56, 59–62, The Crew #1–7 | 2016 |
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther: Who is the Black Panther? | Black Panther (vol. 4) #1–6 | 2006 | ||
| House of M: World of M featuring Wolverine | Black Panther (vol. 4) #7 and Wolverine (vol. 3) #33–35, Captain America (vol. 5) #10, The Pulse #10 | 2006 | ||
| X-Men/Black Panther: Wild Kingdom | Black Panther (vol. 4) #8–9, X-Men (vol. 2) #175–176 | 2006 | ||
| Black Panther: Bad Mutha | Black Panther (vol. 4) #10–13 | 2006 | ||
| Black Panther: The Bride | Black Panther (vol. 4) #14–18 | 2006 | ||
| Black Panther: Civil War | Black Panther (vol. 4) #19–25 | 2007 | ||
| Black Panther: Four the Hard Way | Black Panther (vol. 4) #26–30 | 2007 | ||
| Black Panther: Little Green Men | Black Panther (vol. 4) #31–34 | 2008 | ||
| Black Panther: Back to Africa | Black Panther (vol. 4) #35–38, Annual #1 | 2008 | ||
| Black Panther: Secret Invasion | Black Panther (vol. 4) #39–41 | 2008 | ||
| Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 | Black Panther (vol. 4) #1–18, X-Men (vol. 2) #175–176 | 2017 | ||
| Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection Vol. 2 | Black Panther (vol. 4) #19–34, Annual #1 | 2018 | ||
| Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection Vol. 3 | Black Panther (vol. 4) #35–41, Black Panther (vol. 5) #1–6, Black Panther/Captain America: Flags of Our Fathers #1–4, Black Panther Saga | 2018 | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of our Fathers | Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of our Fathers #1-4, Rise of The Black Panther #1 | July 2018 | ||
| Marvel Knights 2099 | Marvel Knights 2099: Black Panther #1 and Marvel Knights 2099: Daredevil #1, Marvel Knights 2099: Inhumans #1, Marvel Knights 2099: Punisher #1, Marvel Knights 2099: Mutant #1 | January 2005 | ||
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther: The Deadliest of the Species | Black Panther (vol. 5) #1–6 | 2009 | ||
| Black Panther: Power | Black Panther (vol. 5) #7–12 | 2010 | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| Doomwar | Doomwar #1–6 | 2011 | ||
| Klaws of the Panther | Klaws of the Panther #1-4 | March 2011 | ||
| Black Panther: Doomwar | Black Panther (vol. 5) #7–12, Doomwar #1–6, Klaws of the Panther #1–4, material from Age of Heroes #4 | 2017 | ||
| Black Panther: The Saga of Shuri & T'Challa | Black Panther (vol. 4) #2, Black Panther (vol. 5) #1-6, Klaws of the Panther #1-4, Black Panther (vol. 6) #1 and #8-11, and Black Panther: Long Live the King #1-6 | August 2022 | ||
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther: The Man Without Fear - Urban Jungle | Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #513–518, material from X-Men: Curse of the Mutants Spotlight | 2011 | ||
| Black Panther: The Man Without Fear - Fear Itself | Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #519–523, Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #524 | 2012 | ||
| Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive - The Kingpin of Wakanda | Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #523.1, 525–529 | 2012 | ||
| Black Panther: The Man Without Fear – The Complete Collection | Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #513–523, Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #523.1, 524–529 | 2018 |
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | |||
| A Nation Under Our Feet Book 1 | Black Panther (vol. 6) #1–4, Fantastic Four (vol. 1) #52 | ||
| A Nation Under Our Feet Book 2 | Black Panther (vol. 6) #5–8 | ||
| A Nation Under Our Feet Book 3 | Black Panther (vol. 6) #9–12 | ||
| Book 4: Avengers of the New World Part 1 | Black Panther (vol. 6) #13–18 | ||
| Book 5: Avengers of the New World Part 2 | Black Panther (vol. 6) #166–172 | ||
| Oversized hardcover | |||
| Vol. 1: A Nation Under Our Feet | Black Panther (vol. 6) #1–12 | ||
| Vol. 2: Avengers of the New World | Black Panther (vol. 6) #13–18, 166–172 | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||
| World of Wakanda | Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1–6 | ||
| Black Panther & the Crew: We Are the Streets | Black Panther & the Crew #1–6 | ||
| Black Panther: Long Live the King | Black Panther: Long Live the King #1-6 | June 5, 2018 | |
| Rise of the Black Panther | Rise of the Black Panther #1–6 | ||
| Wakanda Forever | Amazing Spider-Man: Wakanda Forever; X-Men: Wakanda Forever; Avengers: Wakanda Forever; Black Panther Annual (vol. 2) #1 | ||
| Black Panther vs. Deadpool | Black Panther vs. Deadpool #1-5 | May 2, 2019 | |
| Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | ||||
| Black Panther Book 6: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Part 1 | Black Panther (vol. 7) #1–6 | |||
| Black Panther Book 7: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Part 2 | Black Panther (vol. 7) #7–12 | |||
| Black Panther Book 8: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Part 3 | Black Panther (vol. 7) #13–18 | |||
| Black Panther Book 9: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Part 4 | Black Panther (vol. 7) #19–25 | |||
| Oversized hardcover | ||||
| Black Panther Vol. 3: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Part One | Black Panther (vol. 7) #1–12 | |||
| Black Panther Vol. 4: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Part Two | Black Panther (vol. 7) #13–25 | |||
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| King in Black: Avengers | King in Black: Black Panther #1 and King in Black: Captain America #1, King in Black: Ghost Rider #1, King in Black: Immortal Hulk #1, King in Black: Iron Man/Doom #1, King in Black: Wiccan and Hulkling #1 | August 2021 | ||
| Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda Vol. 1: Eye of the Storm | Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #1-5 | March 2020 | ||
| Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda Vol. 2 | Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #6-10 | August 2020 | ||
| Paperback | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther by John Ridley Vol. 1: The Long Shadow | Black Panther (vol. 8) #1-5 | August 1, 2022 | ||
| Black Panther by John Ridley Vol. 2: Range Wars | Black Panther (vol. 8) #6-10 | November 9, 2022 | ||
| Black Panther by John Ridley Vol. 3: All This and the World, Too | Black Panther (vol. 8) #11-15 | June 13, 2023 | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| Black Panther Legends | Black Panther Legends #1-4, material from Shuri: A Black Panther Novel | October 4, 2022 | ||