Storm Falcon Bishop Luke Cage Misty Knight Cyborg Black Lightning Wesley Snipes Halle Berry Anthony Mackie Omar Sy

War MachineNick FuryDon Cheadle

1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 201519651960

1966: Fantastic Four #52First appearance

1968: Avengers #52First appearance as an Avenger

1973: Jungle Action #5First starring role

1976: Jungle Action #19-24In a controversial series, he �ghts and defeats a Ku Klux Klan-like group called the Clan.

1991: He makes his �rst cartoon appearance in a nonspeaking cameo on the “X-Men” animated series.

1994: An episode of the “Fantastic Four” animated series features Black Panther's back story, based on his �rst comic appearance.

2006: Black Panther appears as a central character in the direct-to-DVD animated feature “Ultimate Avengers 2.”

2006: Black Panther marries Storm, an X-Men character.

2011: Marvel animation creates a series called "Black Panther" that airs on the BET network.

2016: Played by Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther makes his big-screen debut in “Captain America: Civil War.”

1977: Black Panther #1Marvel relaunches Black Panther and gives him his own self-titled series.

BLACK PANTHER HISTORY

1998 2000 2014 2014 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 201820102008

Mike ColterViola Davis Simone Missick Ray Fisher Cress WilliamsAmanda Waller

Samuel L. JacksonBlade

T’CHALLAPlayed by: Chadwick Boseman

Inheriting the throne a�er his father is murdered, T’Challa takes on the responsibility of ruling the advanced nation of Wakanda. With old enemies conspiring to take over the kingdom, he must unleash the full power of the Black Panther to defend his throne and protect his people.

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ERIK KILLMONGERPlayed by: Michael B. Jordan

Originally named N’Jadaka, he was exiled form Wakanda for his overambitious desires. He has his own vision for the nation and seeks to overthrow T’Challa and snare his throne.

M’BAKUPlayed by: Winston Duke

A powerful warrior and leader of the Wakandan mountain tribe, the Jabari. Worshippers of the gorilla gods, he and his tribe are opposed to T’Challa as the new king.

ENEMIES OF WAKANDA

WAKANDAWakanda is a �ctional African nation ruled by T’Challa, the day-to-day identity of the Black Panther. Tribal in government, it is thought to be a Third World country. But with unlimited wealth from mining of priceless metal vibranium, Wakanda is actually one of the richest nations on the planet. Fearing invasion from plundering outsiders, Wakanda stays closed o� from the rest of the world.

Created in the 1960s at the height of the civil rights movement, Black Panther was the �rst black superhero in mainstream comics. A revolutionary character for the times, he has endured for more than 50 years, and his �rst

blockbuster movie opened Thursday.

Found under a sacred mound, vibranium is a rare element with the ability to absorb sonic vibration — making it the strongest metal on Earth. Deposited underground by meteors crashing into the planet thousands of years ago, vibranium is believed to be extraterrestrial in origin.

VIBRANIUM

NAKIAPlayed by: Lupita Nyong’o

Former love interest of T’Challa and undercover operative keeps Wakanda informed on developments around the world.

SHURIPlayed by: Letitia Wright

Sister of T’Challa, an innovative scientist, designs all of the cutting-edge technology for Wakanda.

ZURIPlayed by: Forest Whitaker

Elder statesman and spiritual adviser of Wakanda mentors T'Challa and helps him transition into his new role as king.

“Black Panther” is a ceremonial title given to the chief of the Panther tribe of Wakanda.

W'KABIPlayed by: Daniel Kaluuya

Best friend of T’Challa and head of security of the border tribe, he oversees the defense of Wakanda and helps maintain its Third World nation facade.

A black-market arms dealer and smuggler who allies himself with Killmonger. One of the few outsiders to in�ltrate Wakanda, he has a burning desire for vibranium and seeks to settle a personal vendetta with T’Challa.

Captain America’s 12-pound shield made of vibranium is worth

$10,000

$54,437,080$43.10

Worth per gram

24k gold

Vibranium

PRIME TIME HEROES Black Panther was the �rst black superhero in comics, but was not the �rst to appear on tv or the big screen. Here’s a look at live-action depictions of black comic book characters.

OKOYEPlayed by: Danai Gurira

Okoye oversees the Dora Milaje, the all-female special forces group that protects the king. She has dedicated her life to protect the throne and preserve the kingdom.

10,000Wakanda has

tons ofvibranium

Wakanda

As punishment for stealing vibranium, he was branded with an African symbol meaning thief.

Source: Marvel

CHRIS RAMOS, CONTRIBUTING ARTIST

ULYSSES KLAUEPlayed by: Andy Serkis

Black PantherChadwick Boseman