Black Panther by Jack Kirby #1
"King Solomon's Frog!" kicks off Jack Kirby’s bold return to the Black Panther with a high-stakes treasure hunt rooted in ancient mysticism and forgotten technology. When the Black Panther aids Abner Little in reclaiming the Brass Frog—a powerful time machine hidden by his grandfather Azzuri—tensions explode among the Collectors, leading to a clash with Princess Zanda and the sudden activation of the enigmatic Hatch-22. Jack Kirby’s dynamic storytelling and iconic art, enhanced by Mike Royer’s inks and Dave Hunt’s colors, bring this thrilling mystery to life, with Ernie Chan’s striking cover capturing the artifact’s otherworldly allure.
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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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