Object Details
- Associated Name
- Black Panther
- Marvel Comics
- Description
- Black Panther is a superhero created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, who first introduced the character in Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four #52 (1966.) Black Panther, the alter ego of T’Challa, genius ruler of the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda, is considered the first black superhero to be featured in mainstream American comics.
- In 1968, Black Panther was added to the roster of Marvel Comics’ super-group, The Avengers, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. After headlining stories in Jungle Action the character was given his own ongoing series in 1977. This issue from that run features a story scripted and penciled by Jack Kirby.
- Black Panther remains a mainstay of Marvel Comics, appearing in comics as well as in various media properties. In film, the character has been featured within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including 2018’s Black Panther.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- 1977
- ID Number
- 2018.0171.07
- accession number
- 2018.0171
- catalog number
- 2018.0171.07
- Object Name
- comic book
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in; 26.035 cm x 16.51 cm
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- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Comic Books
- National Museum of American History
- subject
- Comics
- Record ID
- nmah_1894264
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-0c95-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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