Erik Killmonger - wikipedia Erik Killmonger Erik Killmonger Erik Killmonger ( right ). Black Panther # 37 ( Aug. 2008 ). Cover art by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Publication information Publisher Marvel Comics First appearance Jungle Action # 6 ( Sept. 1973 ) Created by Don McGregor Rich Buckler In - story information Full name N'Jadaka Notable aliases Erik Killmonger Abilities Superhuman intelligence Expert tactician Skilled hunter and tracker Skilled hand - to - hand combatant Enhanced strength, speed, agility, and durability Alchemical precognition and protection against mystical attacks Uses high - tech equipment and weapons, including vibranium outfit Erik Killmonger is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Don McGregor and Rich Buckler, the character first appeared in Jungle Action vol. 2, # 6 ( Sept. 1973 ). Killmonger, whose birth name is N'Jadaka, is an enemy of Black Panther. Michael B. Jordan portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe 2018 film Black Panther. Contents 1 Publication history 2 Fictional character biography 2.1 Resurrection 2.2 Wakanda takeover 3 Powers and abilities 4 In other media 4.1 Television 4.2 Film 4.3 Video games 4.4 Music 5 References 6 External links Publication history Erik Killmonger first appeared in the `` Panther 's Rage '' storyline, initially in Jungle Action vol. 2, # 6 - 8 ( Sept. 1973 - Jan. 1974 ), and was created by writer Don McGregor and penciler Rich Buckler. The character subsequently appeared in Jungle Action vol. 2, # 12 - 18 ( Nov. 1974 - Nov. 1975 ), Iron Man Annual # 5 ( 1982 ), Over the Edge # 6 ( April 1996 ), Black Panther vol. 3, # 13 ( Dec. 1999 ), # 15 - 16 ( Feb. - March 2000 ), # 18 - 21 ( May - Aug. 2000 ), Deadpool # 44 ( Sept. 2000 ), Black Panther vol. 3, # 23 - 25 ( Oct. - Dec. 2000 ), # 60 ( July 2003 ), and Black Panther vol. 4, # 35 - 38 ( May - Sept. 2008 ). Erik Killmonger appeared in an entry in the 2006 reference book All - New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z # 6. Fictional character biography A native of Wakanda, he was born under the name N'Jadaka. When Ulysses Klaue and his mercenaries attacked Wakanda, they press - ganged N'Jadaka's father, N'Jobu, into helping them ; when Klaue was defeated, his father died and his family was exiled. N'Jadaka ended up in Harlem, New York, nursing a hatred against the supervillain and T'Challa, the king who had exiled him. He changed his name to Erik Killmonger and studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, desperate to avenge his father 's death. He eventually contacted King T'Challa and was repatriated back to Wakanda, settling in a village that would later change its name to N'Jadaka Village in his honor. He became a subversive, with dreams of ridding Wakanda of what he termed `` white colonialist '' cultural influences and return it entirely to its ancient ways. He then took advantage of the Black Panther 's frequent absences in America with the Avengers to stage a coup d'état, along with Baron Macabre. He was defeated and killed, until the Mandarin claimed his body. Resurrection Using his rings, the Mandarin was able to amplify the Resurrection Altar and restore Killmonger to life. Killmonger returned to his lover and ally, Madam Slay, and the two plotted to kill the Black Panther and return Wakanda to its ancient ways. While Tony Stark visited Wakanda, Madam Slay drugged Jim Rhodes and took him prisoner. Killmonger appeared to have killed the Black Panther, and blamed Rhodes and Stark, convincing the Wakandans that he could lead them to vengeance. The Black Panther returned, revealing that he had faked his death using a Life Model Decoy. The Black Panther defeated Killmonger. The Mandarin recalled his ring, and Killmonger reverted to an inanimate skeleton. Killmonger 's followers resurrected him again and he would clash with T'Challa on several other occasions. Wakanda takeover In the wake of the sorcerer Reverend Achebe 's attempted takeover of Wakanda, with T'Challa absent and control of the country left with his regent Everett Ross, Killmonger tried to gain control of the country via its economy, forcing T'Challa to stop him by nationalizing all foreign companies in Wakanda and cause a run on the stock market. The two foes fought in a vicious ritual combat over the right to rule the country, and Killmonger was finally able to defeat his foe and gain the status of Black Panther for his own. He maintained control of Wakanda for a while and even attempted to inherit T'Challa's Avengers status, but when he underwent the ascension rite needed to cement his position, his body had a severe reaction to the heart - shaped herb that he was required to consume - it was poisonous to all but the royal bloodline. Although it would have been convenient to allow him to die, and be unquestionably entitled to the position of the Black Panther, T'Challa preserved his rival 's life. Killmonger eventually came out of his coma, thus reclaiming his position as chieftain over Wakanda. He went to New York and contacted Kasper Cole, an inner - city police officer masquerading as the Black Panther to help him with cases, and attempted to gain him as an ally ( and one - up T'Challa ) by offering him a buffered version of the Panther 's heart - shaped herb and help finding his supervisor 's kidnapped son. In exchange, he had to drop the Panther identity and take up that of a White Tiger acolyte of the Panther cult, and would owe Killmonger a favor. While Kasper agreed to this, he then used his new herb - enhanced abilities to track down the boy on his own to avoid owing Killmonger an unpayable debt. T'Challa is then once again the sole ruler of Wakanda when Killmonger resurfaces and takes control of the neighboring country of Niganda. During a subsequent duel with T'Challa, Killmonger is killed by Monica Rambeau, whom he had previously captured and imprisoned. Killmonger 's young son is last seen swearing vengeance against the Black Panther, much like N'Jadaka had done years earlier after the death of his own father. Powers and abilities This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. ( October 2017 ) Erik Killmonger is an expert martial artist with peak - level strength and a genius - level intellect. He is also an expert tactician. In other media Television Erik Killmonger appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Black Panther : Trouble in Wakanda, voiced by Keston John. Film Erik Killmonger is portrayed by Michael B. Jordan in Black Panther ( 2018 ). This version is an American black - ops soldier named Erik Stevens ( born N'Jadaka ) who earned the nickname `` Killmonger ''. Rather than a Wakandan exile, Killmonger was rewritten as the son of Prince N'Jobu and an American woman from Oakland, California, making him T'Challa's cousin. Video Games Erik Killmonger appears as a playable character in the Black Panther DLC pack for Lego Marvel 's Avengers. Erik Killmonger appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2, voiced by Damian Lynch. He appears in the Black Panther DLC that had no connection to the movie. Erik Killmonger, as seen in the film Black Panther, appears as a playable character in Marvel : Future Fight. Erik Killmonger, as seen in the film Black Panther, appears as a playable character in Marvel : Contest of Champions. Music Erik Killmonger is referenced in the song `` King 's Dead '' by rappers Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Future, from the 2018 film 's soundtrack. References Jump up ^ Jungle Action # 17 ( September 1975 ) Jump up ^ Iron Man Annual # 5 ( 1982 ) Jump up ^ Black Panther vol. 3 # 35 ( April 2008 ) Jump up ^ Black Panther ( vol. 3 ) # 38 Jump up ^ https://news.marvel.com/tv/89419/okoye-works-to-help-save-shuri-in-new-lego-marvel-super-heroes-black-panther-trouble-in-wakanda-short/ Jump up ^ `` SDCC 2016 : Marvel 's ' Black Panther ' Confirms Additional Cast News Marvel.com ''. marvel.com. Retrieved 2016 - 07 - 24. Jump up ^ MTV ( 24 July 2016 ). `` Michael B. Jordan Talks About Becoming a Bad Guy - Comic Con 2016 - MTV '' -- via YouTube. Jump up ^ `` Killmonger ''. Marvel. Retrieved May 1, 2018. Jump up ^ Medina, Joseph Jammer ( January 2, 2018 ). `` Black Panther Bios Hit The Web ''. LRMOnline.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018. Jump up ^ Paget, Mat ( March 17, 2016 ). `` Lego Avengers DLC Season Pass Detailed ''. Gamespot. Jump up ^ Dornbush, Jonathon ( 13 February 2018 ). `` LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Black Panther DLC Revealed ''. IGN. Retrieved 21 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` The King of Wakanda Rules Marvel Games ''. Marvel. Jump up ^ `` Champion Spotlight -- Killmonger ''. Contest of Champions official website. Retrieved February 16, 2018. External links Erik Killmonger at Marvel Wiki World of Black Heroes : Killmonger Biography `` Digital Priest : Killmonger ''. Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. hide Black Panther Stan Lee Jack Kirby Black Panthers T'Chaka T'Challa Kasper Cole Shuri Supporting characters Avengers Blade Brother Voodoo Captain America Dora Milaje Eden Fesi Everett K. 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Question: who brings killmonger back to life in the comics
Answer: the Mandarin