Shuri

Princess of Wakanda and younger sister to T'Challa, Shuri grew up in the royal palace with an fierce ambition to one day claim the mantle of the Black Panther for herself — a dream long considered impossible for a girl of her standing in Wakandan tradition.

Few Modern Age debuts have grown into such an enduring Marvel presence as Shuri, who first stepped onto the page in 2006's Black Panther: The Bride under the creative vision of Reginald Hudlin and Scot Eaton. Over nearly two decades — and 133 catalog appearances — she has carved out a legacy woven through flagship titles like Black Panther, Ultimate Black Panther, and even the wild crossover energy of Predator vs. Black Panther. She keeps remarkable company, sharing adventures with T'Challa, Ororo Munroe, Spider-Man, and Captain America, a roster that speaks to just how central she's become to Marvel's world. With a key issue already to her name and stories still being told into 2026, Shuri is one of the Modern Age's most compelling figures — a character whose moment, it's clear, is far from over.