Zenzi (comics) explained

Character Name:	Zenzi
Converted:	y
Debut:	Black Panther Vol. 6 #1 (April 2016)
Creators:	Ta-Nehisi Coates Brian Stelfreeze
Alliances:	Hydra
Aliases:	Revealer
Powers:	Empathy

Zenzi is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze, the character first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016). She is an adversary of the superhero Black Panther.

Publication history

Zenzi was created by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and artist Brian Stelfreeze, and first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016).^[1]

Fictional character biography

Zenzi came from the African country of Niganda, but fled after Killmonger experimented on her and several inhabitants against their will.^{[2] [3]}

She led the army of her home country and allied with Tetu.^[4] The Black Panther tried to stop Zenzi at some point, rendering her comatose for some time.^{[5] [6]} Nonetheless, Tetu helped Zenzi escape.^[7]

She later allied herself with Baron Zemo and Hydra.^[8]

Powers and abilities

Zenzi has the ability to sense and manipulate the emotions of others.^[9] She can suppress the limits of the human body, giving superhuman physical abilities to those she controls.^[10]

Reception

• In 2020, Comic Book Resources (CBR) ranked Zenzi 7th in their "Marvel: Ranking Black Panther's Rogues Gallery" list.^[11]
• In 2022, Screen Rant included Zenzi in their "15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU" list.^[12]
• In 2022, CBR ranked Zenzi 8th in their "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains" list.^[13]

Notes and References

1. News: Gustines . George Gene . July 22, 2016 . Marvel’s World of Wakanda Will Spotlight Women, on the Page and Behind It . January 3, 2023 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
2. Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1 (January 2017). Marvel Comics.
3. Web site: Prom . Bradley . November 5, 2022 . Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - 10 Wakandans Who Should Join The MCU Next . January 3, 2023 . ScreenRant . en.
4. Web site: Santi . Blaise . November 22, 2022 . Possible Black Panther 3 Villains That Would Spice Up MCU's Phase 5 . January 3, 2023 . Looper . en-US.
5. Black Panther Vol. 6 #3 (August 2016). Marvel Comics.
6. Black Panther Vol. 6 #2 (July 2016). Marvel Comics.
7. Black Panther Vol 6 #4 (September 2016). Marvel Comics.
8. Captain America Vol. 8 #25 (October 2017). Marvel Comics.
9. Black Panther Vol. 6 #1 (June 2016). Marvel Comics.
10. Black Panther Vol 6 #11 (April 2017). Marvel Comics.
11. Web site: Epps . De'Angelo . December 7, 2020 . Marvel: Ranking Black Panther's Rogues Gallery . October 16, 2022 . CBR . en-US.
12. Web site: Harn . Darby . April 23, 2022 . 15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU . January 3, 2023 . ScreenRant . en.
13. Web site: Eckhardt . Peter . November 30, 2022 . 10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains . January 3, 2023 . CBR . en.