Pantera Negra

Pantera Negra is the Brazilian Portuguese name for T'Challa, the Black Panther — warrior king of the fictional African nation of Wakanda and Marvel's first Black superhero, created by Jack Kirby. He rules Wakanda and derives his enhanced abilities from the heart-shaped herb.

Born in the Silver Age from the imagination of Jack Kirby, Pantera Negra made their Brazilian comics debut in 1969 within the pages of Capitão Z (3ª Série), launching a publishing presence that would stretch across an remarkable 53 years through Editora Abril. This is a character who keeps genuinely distinguished company — sharing adventures with the likes of T'Challa, Demolidor, Matt Murdock, Capitão América, and Steve Rogers across titles like Superaventuras Marvel and Marvel Série I. With two collector-recognized key issues among their appearances, Pantera Negra represents a fascinating slice of Brazilian comics history, a testament to how Marvel's Silver Age energy resonated far beyond American shores and found a devoted readership in Brazil's rich comics tradition.