Black Panther #1
In "King Solomon's Frog!", Black Panther teams up with Abner Little, a fellow Collector, to reclaim the Brass Frog—an ancient time machine hidden away by Black Panther’s grandfather, Azzuri. When the artifact is stolen by Alfred Queely, the duo races to recover it, only to be ambushed by Princess Zanda, another Collector seeking control. The Frog activates during the clash, unleashing the enigmatic Hatch-22. Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with inks by Mike Royer, colors by Dave Hunt, and letters by Mike Royer, the cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten captures the mystery and urgency of the quest.
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Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine. Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors. After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears.
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