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Javaman

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Fri Mar 30, 2018, 08:49 AM Mar 2018

The origin of Superheroes: Black Panther (comics)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Panther_(comics)

Black Panther is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in Fantastic Four #52 (cover-dated July 1966) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. Black Panther's real name is T'Challa, king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Along with possessing enhanced abilities achieved through ancient Wakandan rituals of drinking 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 technology to combat his enemies.

Black Panther is the first superhero of African descent in mainstream American comics, having debuted years before early African American 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). 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 is also given to T'Challa's sister Shuri for a time when he is left recovering from critical injuries.

Black Panther has made numerous appearances in various television shows, animated films and video games. The character is portrayed in live action by Chadwick Boseman in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War, and the 2018 film Black Panther, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2011, Black Panther was ranked 51st overall on IGN's "Top 100 Comic Books Heroes" list.[1]

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The origin of Superheroes: Black Panther (comics) (Original Post) Javaman Mar 2018 OP
Is B.P. really a super hero? Fullduplexxx Mar 2018 #1
Batman doesn't either but he's a super hero, no? nt Javaman Mar 2018 #2
I dont think he should be Fullduplexxx Mar 2018 #3
well, I think a millions of readers might disagree with you LOL nt Javaman Mar 2018 #4
I also dont get why ,if we have superman , do we need any other superheros Fullduplexxx Mar 2018 #5

Fullduplexxx

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5. I also dont get why ,if we have superman , do we need any other superheros
Fri Mar 30, 2018, 10:29 AM
Mar 2018

And why are batman and b.p. etal considered super? that puts them on par with superman and they are clearly not on the same level?

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