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. Highly proficient tactician, strategist and inventorīlack Panther is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.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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