Essential Black Panther #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeEssential Black Panther Volume 1 collects the earliest adventures of T'Challa, the Black Panther, from his debut in Fantastic Four #52 through his solo series and guest appearances in the 1970s. This black-and-white trade paperback gathers key stories by creators like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Don McGregor, chronicling the Wakandan king's battles with villains such as Klaw and Man-Ape while establishing his place in the Marvel Universe.
"Panther's Rage" brings together the legendary Black Panther and Abner Little in a high-stakes mission to recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine hidden for generations by Black Panther’s grandfather, Azzuri. Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with inks by Mike Royer and lettering by the same, this story unfolds with the intensity of a classic Marvel adventure, as the duo faces betrayal from within the Collectors—specifically Princess Zanda—when the artifact activates, unleashing the enigmatic Hatch-22. The cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia captures the moment of tension, a striking visual that echoes the story’s urgent tone.
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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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