Black Panther is one of the first and most popular dark-skinned Marvel comic book heroes. His image was invented by Jack Kerby and Stan Lee back in 1966, so the Black Panther was shown to the world on the pages of comics before such heroes as Luke Cage, Falcon, Blade and Storm. Since then, for more than a decade, the image of the Black Panther has inspired scriptwriters and directors, as well as millions of people who love the fantastic adventures of superheroes.
Different faces of the Black Panther
There are several different characters who, replacing each other, were known as the Black Panther Marvel Comics. They are all associated with Wakanda, a fictional country lost in the jungle of Africa. The black panther in this country was the one who wore the mantle of the king. The first Black Panther was the first king of the T'Chaka state, and later power passed to the son of King T'Challe, who became the most famous Black Panther. In 2009, in the new Black Panther comics, the main role was played by Shuri, T'Challa's younger sister. T'Challa later returns again.
History of the Black Panther
T'Chaka was an outstanding king. He helped his country become one of the most developed in the world and make a real technological breakthrough. This was made possible thanks to the development of vibranium (a fictional alien mineral) that the king began. However, the mercenaries, led by Ulysses Clough, saw easy prey in Wakand and attempted a coup in the country. T'Chaka was killed, and the very young T'Challa was forced to defend his country. He managed to save Wakanda, but since then the attacks of the greedy profit of enemies have continued again and again. T'Challa became an excellent and experienced warrior, but he still understood that, under the pressure of constant attacks, Wakanda would inevitably fall in the end. So T'Challa decided to go to America and became part of the Avengers team, gaining the support of other superheroes.
Upon returning home, T'Challa changed his country's policy and removed it from isolation. He later married Ororo Monroe, a superhero with the pseudonym Thunderstorm, and for some time together they were part of the Fantastic Four. During another enemy attack led by Dr. Doom, T'Chall nearly died and fell into a state of deep coma.
The mantle of the king was taken over by his sister Shuri, and thus the Black Panther Marvel Comics changed her face. However, in the fifth part of the comics, T'Challa comes to his senses and returns.
Strength and abilities of the Black Panther
What are the special features of the Black Panther Marvel Comics? The strength of this character does not take. For example, a superhero can lift more than 350 kilograms and reach speeds of more than 55 kilometers per hour. The muscular system of the hero emits few fatigue toxins, making the power that the Black Panther (Marvel Comics) possesses almost inexhaustible. Superhero abilities are diverse. His body can independently heal even fatal injuries. He sees perfectly in the dark and has truly cat-like dexterity. The hero’s ultra-thin hearing allows him to hear what the ordinary human ear would never hear. T'Challa remembers thousands of different smells and is able to find what he needs from them. In addition, he can smell fear. The hero’s taste is also sharpened, so he knows in great detail the composition of any dish that eats.
At first, taking advantage of the royal privilege, T'Challa multiplied his superpowers, using a special heart-shaped grass, but later the Black Panther refused it.
Technological equipment of the Black Panther
The Black Panther has many unique technological devices at its disposal. Among them:
- a network of vibranium;
- kimoyo card - a universal powerful communicator, similar to the one used by the Avengers, but with a wide variety of capabilities;
- energy boots, thanks to which the Black Panther, like a cat, can land on its feet, as well as walk on walls and on water;
- lenses on the mask, sharpening the vision of the Black Panther in the dark;
- heavy protective armor controlled by the power of thought;
- disguise technologies: the hero’s cloak can shrink, stretch and disappear at the behest of thought, also the entire costume can instantly take the form of ordinary human clothing;
- Wacandian advanced aircraft.
Black Panther Weapon
In addition to various unusual technologies, the Black Panther
(Marvel Comics) has powerful weapons. For instance:
- An energy dagger whose blade can be successfully used to stun or kill an enemy. An energy dagger can be used like a knife, or it can be thrown like a dart. This weapon is quickly restored.
- Ebony Blade.
- Gloved anti-metal claws made from Antarctic anti-metal, which due to its extraordinary strength can break any other metal.
Black Panther Outside Comics
The black panther was filmed more than once. So, in 1994 the animated series “Fantastic Four” was released, in the story of which the Black Panther, with the support of the Fantastic Four, fights with the supervillain Clau. The Black Panther also appears in the animated series Iron Man. Adventures in Armor ”and“ Squad of Superheroes ”, which began shooting in 2009.
If we mention the latest cases when the Black Panther Marvel Comics appeared on the screens, then in 2010 the world saw six episodes of the animated series about the adventures of the Black Panther itself, filmed in the genre of animated comics. In the same year, the Avengers. The greatest heroes of the earth ”, in which the Black Panther is one of the members of the Avengers fantasy team.
Expected Premieres
In 2016, the premiere of the movie "Captain America: Civil War" is expected, in which the Black Panther will also appear. According to the plot, the government issues a law on compulsory registration for each of the superheroes, which will force them to give out their identities and enable the state to control the activities of superhumans. A superhero team led by Captain America supports this policy, while another team led by Iron Man opposes it. So former friends become enemies, and a fierce confrontation begins between them. The Iron Man team includes, among other heroes, the Black Panther Marvel Comics.
A non-comic book appearance in a feature film about Black Panther herself is scheduled for 2018. The Marvel company made an offer to become the director of the new film to Ryan Kugler, whose famous work is the dramatic film Creed: Rocky's Legacy. Negotiations on cooperation with this director were already in 2015, but the agreement of the parties was never reached. Negotiations resumed after Kugler’s success, when Creed: Rocky’s legacy raised 70 million in the early days of the rental. Marvel Studio plans to invite Mark Bailey, who is successful in creating documentary stories about prisons and the pandemic in Iraq, to play the role of screenwriter. The main role of the Black Panther was suggested to be performed by Chadwick Bozeman, known for films of recent years, such as “James Brown: The Way Up”, “Draft Day” and “42”.
Black Panther Reviews
It’s easy to explain the plans of the creators to make a new film, where the main character is Black Panther Marvel Comics. Films about this superhero are really quite rare, but T'Challa is one of the most popular comic book characters in the world. Therefore, although the Marvel studio is working on such projects as, for example, Doctor Strange and Guardians of the Galaxy, the main focus, according to Stan Lee, is on the Black Panther.
In 2009, the Black Panther (Marvel Comics), reviews of which are not entirely ambiguous, took 51st place in the list of 100 best comic book superheroes, leaving behind Blade, Black Widow, Falcon and Ant-Man.
Of course, the Marvel comics cannot be overlooked for their spectacular and intriguing dynamic plot. The creators of this product seem to know exactly what readers want and how they can be surprised. It is hoped that the films that should be released in the near future and show the modern history of the character Black Panther Marvel Comics, critics can rightly be called worthy adaptations of the legendary comics.