He’d been a guest in other titles or a regular in The Avengers. Art by Rich Buckler, Gil Kane and Billy Graham.īlack Panther had never had his own series until 1973. Issues: Fantastic Four (1961 series) #52-53Ĭollected Editions: ‘Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther’s Rage’ or ‘Marvel Masterworks: Fantastic Four Volume 6’ or ‘Mighty Marvel Masterworks: Black Panther Volume 1’ or ‘ Penguin Classics Marvel Collection: Black Panther’ or ‘Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The Mystery of the Black Panther’ Readers learn of his origin, get a peek at Wakana, and an excellent display of the hero’s skill set that fits perfectly into Kirby’s dynamic and bombastic style. This debut helps set the foundations of the character, allowing for other creators to flesh out Black Panther over the decades. Although, in true superhero fashion, they set aside their differences to take on the true threat. However, they’re ambushed on arrival and spend much of it facing off against the country’s leader Black Panther. The Fantastic Four travel to the mysterious Wakanda at the king’s invitation. During this period, there were heaps of classic stories, with the pair introducing many memorable characters – Black Panther being one of them. Jack Kirby and Stan Lee were firing on all cylinders by the mid-point of their 102-issue run on Fantastic Four.

His 'Panther's Rage' was an adventure so huge it ranged across the savannah, into the deepest jungles and over snow-topped mountains.Ĭomplete with original letters pages and an extensive trove of bonus material, this Omnibus is a must for every Marvel fan.Ĭollecting THE FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #52-53, and #56, #119 and material from #54 TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #97-99 CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #100 AVENGERS (1963) #52, #62, #73-74, #77-79, #87, #112 and #126 DAREDEVIL (1964) #52, #69 and ANNUAL (1967) #4 ASTONISHING TALES (1970) #6-7 MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #20 and JUNGLE ACTION (1972) #6-24.Fantastic Four #52 cover by Jack Kirby.

Then, Don McGregor launched T'Challa's first solo series.

Roy Thomas, joined by top artists including John Buscema, brought the Panther into the ranks of the Avengers and delved into his origins and backstory. In the 1960s, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created one of the most iconic super heroes ever conceived, the regal king of Wakanda the Black Panther. For the first time ever, the complete classic adventures of the Black Panther are collected in this, the first in a line of Omnibus editions!

Black Panther, Vol. 1 by Jack Kirby