Black Panther (Marvel Comics)

## Summary

The **Black Panther** (T'Challa) is a fictional character appearing in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller-co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966). He is the first black superhero in mainstream American comics, debuting several years before such early African-American superheroes as Marvel Comics' the Falcon and Luke Cage, or DC Comics' Tyroc, Black Lightning and Green Lantern John Stewart.

## Powers and Stats

Tiering System**:** **8-A**

**Name:** T'Challa

**Origin:** Marvel Comics

**Gender:** Male

**Age:** Likely in his 30s or 40s

**Classification:** Human, King of Wakanda, Avenger

**Powers and Abilities:** Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Enhanced Senses (Especially smell, can detect and memorize up to 10,000 different scents and detect scents from miles away), Master martial artist, Genius intellect, Summoning (Can call on the spirits of his dead ancestors and command the undead), Teleportation (Via suit), Invisibility (Via suit), Forcefield Creation (Via suit), Attack Reflection (Via suit), Can force opponents to sleep with sleeping gas (Via suit), Durability Negation (Via daggers), Energy Manipulation (Via daggers), Can scramble the brain of an opponent (Via daggers), Flight (Via jetpack), Pressure Points, Durability Negation and limited Soul Manipulation by creating a spirit spear, Resistance to Magical based attacks.

Attack Potency**:** **Multi-City Block level** (Consistently shown as Captain America's equal). Likely **higher** as king of the dead (He received the combined power and knowledge of all Black Panthers who have ever lived)

Speed**:** At least **Hypersonic+** with **Massively Hypersonic+** Combat & Reaction Speed (Comparable to Captain America. Dodged a glider thrown by Hulk)

Lifting Strength: Potentially **Class 5+** (Has stopped a charging Elephant)

Striking Strength: **Multi-City Block Class** (Causes craters in the ground during combat, throws people through brick walls, and is considered on par with the likes of Captain America)

Durability: **Multi-City Block level** (Endures attacks from Captain America)

Stamina: Superhuman

Range: Standard melee range. Extended melee range with gauntlets. At least dozens of meters with his daggers.**Standard Equipment:** A suit of Vibranium-coated armor, including retractable claws made out of Antarctic Vibranium (anti-metal), which are capable of dissolving any other metal on contact, even Adamantium, Vibranium Energy Daggers, which can become intangible, negate durability, and can be set to shock mode. Flash marbles, explosive marbles. Various magical artifacts.

Intelligence: Extraordinary Genius. He is among the top 10 smartest men on the planet, has a Ph.D. in physics from Oxford University, is a brilliant inventor, extremely skilled tactician and strategist, and has the skills to run a powerful nation. In addition, he is a master of many martial arts styles, is a great gymnast and acrobat, a skilled hunter and tracker, and has many years of direct fighting experience against all kinds of foes.

**Weaknesses:** None notable**Note:** Before making any changes to this page, please read and follow the Power-scaling Rules for Marvel and DC Comics.