Black Panther is one of the superheroes of the Marvel Universe. The look was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in 1966. The Black Panther is a native of the fictional African country of Wakanda.
Hero biography
Black Panther's real name is T'Challa. This is the studio's first black superhero. He is the heir to an ancient royal dynasty that rules the country of Wakanda in the jungles of Africa. The hero's father became one of the most prominent rulers, securing Wakanda the title of an advanced and technologically advanced country. His main merit is the development of the valuable material vibranium, which is of extraterrestrial origin. The mercenaries chasing a powerful tool attempted a coup d'état and the king was killed as a result.
The young heir was left alone with numerous enemies who wanted to get the wealth of the country. Wakanda was under constant attack. T'Challa had to learn quickly - he became a powerful warrior and rightfully donned the Black Panther mantle that his father used to wear.
To further protect his native country, which could hardly withstand the onslaught of enemies, T'Challa went to America. Here he entered the circle of the Avengers team and became one of the most powerful superheroes.
After that, the young king was able to bring the country out of isolation and make it part of the world economy. Wakanda also found a queen - Black Panther married Ororo Monroe, a superheroine named Storm from the X-Men team. Together, the couple joined the Fantastic Four for a while.
The crisis happened when the Black Panther was attacked by Doctor Doom. The hero fell into a coma, and his younger sister Shuri wore the mantle until T'Challa recovered from his illness.
Super powers and abilities
Black Panther possesses a number of superpowers that allow him to crush enemies:
- Superpower
- Powerful vision
- Self-healing
- Endurance
At its best, the T'Challa can lift nearly 800 pounds or 362 kg. He is also very fast, with a top speed of 35 mph. The hero almost never gets tired, because his muscles secrete less toxins of fatigue, and his agility is beyond human capabilities.
The hero can see in complete darkness and distinguish even small details at a great distance. He hears distant sounds just as well. He easily remembers tens of thousands of smells and tastes and can trace them, like the elements of fear in the air.
Some of these abilities are due to the action of the heart-shaped herb. As king of Wakanda, Black Panther has the exclusive right to eat this herb. It increases strength, speed, agility, enhances the senses. T'Challa later relinquishes this privilege.
Weapon
Saving his country and the world, Black Panther uses special equipment:
- The Kimoyo Card is a powerful and easy-to-use pocket personal computer equipped with calling capabilities and many useful applications.
- Energetic Boots - These create changing fields of vibranium on the outsole so that Black Panther always lands on his feet like a cat. They also allow you to climb walls or slide on water.
- The lenses on the mask increase the hero's natural vision in the dark
- A camouflage cloak that can change size or disappear altogether at the will of thought. The superhero costume itself can be your regular streetwear at will.
- The Black Panther moves on a super-fast Wakandian plane.
- Heavy armor protects during battle and is controlled by thought.
In addition, the superhero has a special vibranium net.
Also, the Black Panther has a special weapon with which he strikes his enemies:
- The energy dagger is equipped with an ornate hilt. It is carved from ivory. The weapon is not only the blade, but also the handle. The knife can be thrown like a dart, and it quickly recovers from any damage.
- The anti-metal claws on the gloves are made of Antarctic "Anti-metal", similar to vibranium. They can break just about any material.
- An ebony blade that is rarely used.
Other versions
In different versions, the fate of the Black Panther is different. So, in Age of Ultron, the hero becomes a part. The Fantastic Four and helps the team learn about the approach of Ultron and the robot army. Together with the Red Hulk and Taskmaser, he watches over Ultron's minions. The panther runs as he tries to escape the army of robots and falls from a height, breaking his neck.
The Bronze Panther appears in Amalgam Comics. This is the ruler of Wakanda, whose name is B'Nchalla. This is a collective image of the Bronze Tiger from the DC comics and Black Panther (Marvel).
In Earth 6606, T'Challa refers to herself as the Chief of Justice and is a member of the Captain Britain corps.
In Earth X, Black Panther undergoes mutation, like most humans. He becomes a humanoid panther. It is to him that Captain America gives the Space Cube. He knew that T'Challa would not succumb to its destructive influence and would not give it to anyone. However, Black Panther abandoned this mission.
In popular culture
Black Panther appears not only in comics. It features:
- In animated series
- Movies
- Books.
Black Panther appears in the 1994 TV series Fantastic Four. He loses in a qualifying fight to all team members, but they help him defeat the supervillain.
In one of the series of the animated series "Iron Man: Adventures in Armor", the hero appears as a supporting character. Also appears in one of the episodes of the animated series "Squad of Superheroes".
The hero also has his own animated series "Black Panther", consisting of 6 episodes. It is made in the style of an animated comic strip. There are deviations from the original here: Wakanda has been opposing various invaders for 25 centuries without attacking anyone. Black Panther is a royal title that any resident of the country of Wakanda has the right to receive one day a year if he defeats the current king.
Black Panther regularly appears in the animated series Avengers: Earth's Mighty Heroes. He asks for help in overthrowing the villainous invader Ape Man from the throne of Wakanda. He then joins the team and helps her out several times. He also appears in the series “The Avengers. General collection.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther appeared in 2014. Soon a separate full-length film about him was released. The first film in which the hero appeared is called Captain America: Civil War. He stands for hero registration and hunts down Bucky Barnes, who killed his father, without losing sight of Tony Stark. In the finale, he learns that the real criminal is Baron Zemo and leaves the scene, and then puts the killer in prison, and freezes Bucky Barnes at his will. In Infinity War, the role is again played by actor Chadwick Boseman. He took an active part in the Battle of Wakanda. In the end, along with half of the Universe, it turns to ash due to Thanos' Snap.
Based on the stories about the Black Panther, games, computer and board, have been released. For 5 figurines with a superhero, his character will open in the game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. One of the main characters in the game Marvel Heroes Online. A minor character in the Lego Marvel Super Heroes video game, he participates in the Marvel Puzzle Quest Dark Reign. A playable character in the mobile games Marvel Contest of Champions and Marvel Future Fight. Featured in Marvel VS. Capcom: Infinite.
