Object Details
maker
Marvel Comics
Description
Black Panther (Vol. 6) No 1 features the story "A Nation Under or Feet," written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, with art by Brian Stelfreeze. The issue is the first of an 18 issue run (2016-2017) featuring the titular superhero.
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.)
The alter ego of T'Challa, genius ruler of the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda, Black Panther is considered the first black superhero to be featured in mainstream American comics.
In 1968, he 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.
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award winning writer who recieved a MacArthur Genius Grant in 2015.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Shannon Perich
date made
2016
ID Number
2018.3072.01
catalog number
2018.3072.01
nonaccession number
2018.3072
Object Name
comic book
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/8 in x 6 5/8 in; 25.7175 cm x 16.8275 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Comics
African American
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1889259