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Lists about the Marvel superhero known by day as T'Challa, King of Wakanda.

On August 28, 2020, actor Chadwick Boseman&nbsp;passed away at age 43. Starring as Jackie Robinson&nbsp;in&nbsp;42 (2013),&nbsp;&nbsp;James Brown&nbsp;in&nbsp;Get on Up&nbsp;(2014), and&nbsp;Thurgood Marshall&nbsp;in&nbsp;Marshall&nbsp;(2017), Boseman is best known for his role as&nbsp;T&rsquo;Challa&nbsp;in Marvel Studios&#39;&nbsp;Black Panther. Over the weekend, Boseman&#39;s costars and members of his Marvel family paid tribute to the actor and his legacy.

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Comic Book Movies

Although a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/black-panther-trivia-facts/coy-jandreau" target="_blank">Black Panther</a>&nbsp;movie finally became a reality in 2018, there&nbsp;are definitely a few <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-black-panther-comics-storylines/stephanroget" target="_blank">Black Panther&nbsp;tales</a>&nbsp;that&nbsp;won't make it into&nbsp;the film series. These disturbing Black Panther stories range from the bizarre to the deeply troubling.As Marvel's first African superhero, King T'Challa of Wakanda has routinely tackled issues of racism, as well as complex geo-political politics.&nbsp;Putting aside communal real-world issues, Black Panther is a hero fraught with personal problems. Whenever he takes on Klaw&nbsp;— the villain that killed his father — the fun usually stops, as T'Challa&nbsp;rarely has the self-control to know when to stop beating his nemesis. Additionally, some of the more uncomfortable scenes from recent comics paint the hero as a misogynist who has no problem keeping his country's life-saving advancements under wraps.&nbsp;&nbsp;No matter how much you <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/everything-to-know-about-black-panther/zack-howe" target="_blank">already know about Black Panther,</a> some of the hero's grittier moments&nbsp;may still surprise you. Disney wants nothing to do with the ugly aspects of crime fighting.&nbsp;

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Unless you&#39;re a die-hard Marvel fan, you probably didn&#39;t know much about Black Panther until he started scrapping with Captain America on the big screen. Black Panther is, however,&nbsp;one of the most important heroes in Marvel&#39;s stable, and with this list, you get to know the king of Wakanda.

Though he&#39;s been a part of Marvel Comics for decades, Black Panther (aka T&#39;Challa) is not a well-known hero to mainstream audiences. But he is incredibly important and his introduction into the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/every-character-from-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-ranked?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Marvel Cinematic Universe</a>, and the mainstream in general, was&nbsp;well overdue. He&#39;s going to become vital to the world of The Avengers and everything Marvel, so now is the time to learn all you can about this complex, one-of-a-kind superhero.

So just who is Black Panther? What is Wakanda? How does he interact with and impact the Marvel universe as we know it? With this list of Black Panther trivia facts, a whole new corner of the Marvel universe will open up before your very eyes! This is your crash course on everything about the monarch of Wakanda, Black Panther!

Fans from around the world mourned the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, whose portrayal of&nbsp;King T&rsquo;Challa in Marvel&#39;s Black Panther was adored by millions. Here is a small selection of tributes paid by fans far and wide as artists, actors, and everyday people remember Boseman.&nbsp;

Black Panther, director Ryan Coogler's&nbsp;MCU debut, is different from most comic book films, and indeed from&nbsp;Marvel movies as a whole. The film provides audiences with pathos, profound social commentary, and real tragedy.&nbsp;What is familiar to the genre, however, are the Easter eggs replete in Black Panther. King T'Challa's first solo outing on the big screen stayed&nbsp;true to his comic roots, calling on some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-black-panther-comics-storylines/stephanroget" target="_blank">best Black Panther storylines</a> to create a truly awe-inspiring experience (though, his history contains some <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-moments-in-black-panther-comics/dave-buesing" target="_blank">decidedly&nbsp;disturbing elements</a>, as well).&nbsp;Black Panther has a rich history dating all the way back to the '60s, which means there's no shortage of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-panther-trivia-facts/coy-jandreau" target="_blank">trivia about the character and his origins</a>, but beyond the fun facts are the fascinating peoples, technology, and spirit of Wakanda.These are all the&nbsp;Black Panther Easter eggs. In case you missed any on your first viewing,&nbsp;you can keep an eye out the second time around. Seriously, if you're on the fence, you should absolutely see it again. And if you haven't seem the film, MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD.

Villains

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Black Panther, also known as T&#39;Challa, King of Wakanda, is the first Black superhero introduced in mainstream comics. Created by the comics legends <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dc-comics-stan-lee-parody/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Stan Lee and Jack Kirby</a>, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 back in 1966. Since then, T&#39;Challa has been met by some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-15-scariest-villains-in-comics?var=7&amp;utm_expid=16418821-409.ZHh11RFyTNmO_Mn5KtBY8w.2&amp;utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" target="_blank">fiercest villains in comic history</a>.&nbsp;

Who are the greatest Black Panther enemies? Do you love seeing T&#39;Challa going up against the likes of Ulysses Klaw, or do you prefer him going up against his own sister, T&#39;Channa?

Make sure to vote up all your favorite Black Panther adversaries, and vote down the ones you&nbsp;think aren&#39;t worth his time. Don&#39;t see the villain you love to hate on this list? Be sure to add them!

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If you listened to the new Black Panther&nbsp;soundtrack, make your&nbsp;album review by ranking all the songs&nbsp;from best to worst. Produced by Kendrick Lamar, the official soundtrack to Marvel&#39;s Black Panther&nbsp;features the most popular R&amp;B&nbsp;artists and rappers, including The Weeknd, Travis Scott, SZA, Future, Khalid, 2 Chainz, Swae Lee, and more.&nbsp;This votable&nbsp;tracklist includes song names, featured artists, and music videos. What are the best songs on Black Panther: The Album?&nbsp;

Vote up the best tracks on the Black Panther soundtrack. With singles like &quot;All the Stars,&quot; &quot;Pray for Me,&quot; and &quot;King&#39;s Dead,&quot; Black Panther: The Album is definitely one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-soundtracks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best soundtracks ever</a> made.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Marvel Comics

Black Panther&nbsp;has been obliterating box office records and has had people screaming &quot;Wakanda&nbsp;forever!&quot; since its release on&nbsp;February 16, 2018. Like the Marvel films before it,&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;features loads of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-panther-easter-eggs/zack-howe" target="_blank">hidden clues&nbsp;for hardcore fans</a> and&nbsp;memorable performances by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-from-marvel-movies/ranker-comics" target="_blank">some amazing players.</a>&nbsp;The cast of&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;boasts both revered Hollywood legends and exciting up-and-coming talent.&nbsp;While watching T'Challa and Killmonger duke it out, you may have been wondering about all the places you've seen the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-black-panther-comics-storylines/stephanroget" target="_blank">Black Panther</a>&nbsp;actors before. Some past projects featuring&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;actors are 2018 Oscar nominees, while others are obscure but worth-the-watch films and&nbsp;shows you need to add to your queue ASAP. Here are some of the movies&nbsp;and TV shows featuring some of your favorite citizens of Wakanda.&nbsp;

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You’ve probably heard a lot of praise for the movie Black Panther and its brilliant cast of&nbsp;stars including <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/angela-bassett-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference" target="_blank">Angela Bassett</a>, Lupita Nyong’o, and more — and hopefully you've seen the film yourself. But you may not have heard much about the other stars of Black Panther: the African beauty looks that frame the entire story.The importance of makeup in the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-panther-easter-eggs/zack-howe" target="_blank">Black Panther movie</a> can’t be underestimated. The film’s hair and makeup artists meticulously researched&nbsp;traditional beauty practices of ancestral African tribes in order to create beautiful, authentic styles&nbsp;for the movie and its characters. This <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rihanna-fenty-beauty-makeup-review/ashley-reign" target="_blank">celebration of black beauty</a> couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. It coincides with a call for more diversity in the fashion and beauty industries, and if the overwhelmingly positive response to Black Panther is any indication, more brands will start championing diversity soon.Scroll through to learn more about the inspiration behind the Black Panther makeup, and even learn how to recreate one of the looks at home (without&nbsp;culturally appropriating). Let’s be honest: these Black Panther beauty looks pretty much stole the show, right?

Marvel Storylines

Black Panther has always been an underrated and important Marvel character, and the list of Black Panther’s greatest adventures proves that. As one of the first and most prominent black superheroes ever created, the best Black Panther comics are not just good reads, they hold some serious cultural significance. Black Panther stories have a tendency to explore major societal themes, blending action and adventure with political intrigue and social issues. King T’Challa is at his best when his comics are making the reader think, along with entertaining them.Black Panther made his debut in July of 1966, having been created by <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dc-comics-stan-lee-parody/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Stan Lee and Jack Kirby</a>, the godfathers of Marvel Comics. T’Challa first appeared in Fantastic Four #52, but since then he’s been just as associated with the Avengers as he has with Marvel’s first family. Nearly as significant as the invention of Black Panther was the invention of his homeland, the fictional nation of Wakanda, which remains one of the most progressive depictions of an African nation to ever appear in a comic book.

We&#39;re ranking the greatest characters in the Black Panther film. Some of these Black Panther series characters have already shown up in other <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Marvel Cinematic Universe films</a> such as Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. Characters from the Black Panther movie are also known to be some of everyone&#39;s favorite comic book movie characters of all time.&nbsp;Who is the best Black Panther character?

Featuring Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), M&#39;Baku (<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/winston-duke-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film" target="_blank">Winston Duke</a>), Shuri (Letitita Wright), and of course, Black Panther himself (Chadwick Boseman), this list of Black Panther movie characters includes memorable villains, stubborn rivals, and powerful women.

Vote up the best characters in the Black Panther. Feel free to add any popular Black Panther movie characters missing from the list.

Here are the best&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;quotes from the film based on the Marvel character with the same name.&nbsp;

In Black Panther, King of Wakanda T&#39;Chaka&nbsp;is killed, which forces his son, T&#39;Challa,&nbsp;to return to his homeland to take the throne. T&#39;Challa is welcomed by others in Wakanda including former lover Nakia (Lupita Nyong&#39;o), but he understands that with great power comes even greater responsibility.&nbsp;

There is, however, one person who is not excited about T&#39;Challa taking over as king and that&#39;s N&#39;Jadaka/Erik Killmonger Stevens (Michael B. Jordan). Killmonger has long wanted to rule Wakanda and now strives to take down T&#39;Challa to do just that. But luckily for T&#39;Challa, due to his strength from ingesting a heart-shaped herb and with the help of his superhero suit, T&#39;Challa is also Black Panther, a worthy foe of Killmonger.&nbsp;

Vote up your favorite&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;quotes below, and if you loved this Marvel movie, check out our list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-t-challa-black-panther-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes" target="_blank">T&#39;Challa&#39;s best quotes from MCU movies</a>.

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Since Chadwick Boseman&#39;s debut as Black Panther in Marvel&#39;s Captain America: Civil War, it seems like nobody else can play T&#39;Challa&nbsp;as well as he can. In his first standalone movie, Boseman continued to impress fans playing the titular Black Panther character. With the role cast, this list of possible actors to play Black Panther is purely for fun. Hypothetically, if he&nbsp;dropped out of the role, who can play Black Panther as well (or even better) than Boseman?

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-black-actors-in-film-history/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Black actors</a> who are suited to play Black Panther include Hollywood&#39;s biggest stars, like Will Smith and Idris Elba, as well as recognizable African-American celebrities&nbsp;like Morris Chesnut and Wesley Snipes. Known for his martial arts background and&nbsp;experience in playing a superhero (Spawn), Michael Jai White&nbsp;also seems perfect for the role. Other actors who would make a great Black Panther include Djimon Hounsou, Omari Hardwick, and Nate Parker.

As of now, Boseman&nbsp;is the perfect Black Panther. However, let&#39;s have some fun and vote&nbsp;up&nbsp;those rare actors who could lead the Wakandans, the actors worthy of taking up the mantle of the Black Panther! Who would you like to see in the role? Cast your votes below.

The Black Panther is officially the first black superhero in mainstream American comics (beating out Falcon, Storm, Luke Cage, Tyroc, Black Lightening, and all others by years), created by comics legends <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dc-comics-stan-lee-parody/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Stan Lee and Jack Kirby</a> back in 1966.&nbsp;Since then, there are dozens of formats that he&#39;s been utilized in, including video games, films, animated series, and alternate versions of the character in comic books. He was ranked as the 71st greatest comic character of all time by Wizard Magazine and the 51st by IGN.&nbsp;

Now that Black Panther is thoroughly integrated into the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/every-character-from-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-ranked?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Marvel Cinematic Universe</a> with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-should-know-about-phase-3/ranker-comics">Marvel Studios&#39; Phase 3</a>, we&#39;ve compiled some of our favorite interpretations of T&#39;Challa here. Do you like to play as Black Panther in Ultimate Alliance,&nbsp;or in Lego Marvel Super Heroes? Is the 90s Fantastic Four cartoon your favorite take, or is the BET&#39;s&nbsp;Black Panther motion comic show better? Or does the new Black Panther movie top them all?

Here&#39;s your chance to see where it all lines up. What are the greatest interpretations of The Black Panther? Vote up all your favorites!

Movie Quotes

Here are the best Killmonger&nbsp;quotes from Black Panther. Played by Michael B. Jordan, Killmonger AKA Erik Stevens is an American black ops soldier originally from Wakanda. After witnessing his father&#39;s demise, Killmonger vowed to have his revenge by&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;the new Black Panther and King of Wakanda.

So, what is your favorite Killmonger quote? Vote up&nbsp;Killmonger&#39;s <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-villain-quotes/christian-cintron" target="_blank">best lines</a> below, and see where he ranks among the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/every-character-from-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-ranked" target="_blank">best&nbsp;MCU&nbsp;characters</a>.

A surprising number of people have been espousing&nbsp;how Black Panther is similar to The Lion King, but is that assertion based solely on superficial elements of each film?&nbsp; To say&nbsp;Black Panther is a live-action remake of The Lion King is a bridge too far, yet the two share undeniable similarities thematically, narratively, and yes, aesthetically. Even some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lion-king-name-meanings/tamara-jude" target="_blank">names in the The Lion King</a> sound similar to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-black-panther-movies-characters/ranker-film" target="_blank">their Black Panther-counterparts</a>, like&nbsp;Nala and Nakia&nbsp;(Lupita Nyong&#39;o), or Mufasa and T&#39;Chaka&nbsp;(John Kani).&nbsp;

In Black Panther, Prince T&#39;Challa&nbsp;(Chadwick Boseman) must learn how to become king after his father&#39;s death, and must overcome his&nbsp;cousin Killmonger&#39;s&nbsp;(Michael B. Jordan) usurpation of his throne. When you put that way, it starts to sound awfully similar to The Lion King, doesn&#39;t it?

These are all the&nbsp;similarities&nbsp;between Black Panther and The Lion King that just might convince you T&#39;Challa&#39;s adventure is at least a spiritual successor to Simba&#39;s. There are MAJOR spoilers for Black Panther ahead, so if you haven&#39;t yet seen it, maybe just go check out some&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-panther-trivia-facts/coy-jandreau" target="_blank">Black Panther trivia</a> instead. If you have seen it, and are hungry for more about T&#39;Challa&#39;s&nbsp;first solo outing, checkout all the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-panther-easter-eggs/zack-howe" target="_blank">Easter eggs</a> from the film.

Killmonger was one of the MCU&#39;s best villains. A great performance with an great backstory, these little details fans noticed from&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;give us even more to appreciate. Director Ryan Coogler&nbsp;packed&nbsp;Black Panther&nbsp;and Killmonger&#39;s character with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-black-panther-movie-details/raelyn-giansanti" target="_blank">a ton of extra details</a> that fans somehow noticed, and we&#39;re glad they did.&nbsp;

Take a look below and vote up the most interesting details about Erik Killmonger. Show some love for one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-marvel-cinematic-universe-villians/ranker-entertainment?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best MCU villains</a> below!

Fan Theories

The MCU has become&nbsp;one of the biggest superhero&nbsp;franchises in history, and there is really&nbsp;no question as to why. With so much content and a slew of&nbsp;interesting characters, it&#39;s the saga that keeps on giving.&nbsp;One of&nbsp;fandoms&#39; favorite things to do is come up with fan theories, and when it comes to the MCU,&nbsp;there are certainly a lot of them. From unanswered questions&nbsp;to character quirks,&nbsp;we managed to round up some of the most interesting fan theories surrounding Wakanda&#39;s finest - Black Panther.&nbsp;Which Black Panther fan theory do you think is most believable?

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Here are the best Killmonger&nbsp;quotes from Black Panther. Played by Michael B. Jordan, Killmonger AKA Erik Stevens is an American black ops soldier ...