Black Panther: Who Is the Black Panther

A 2006 Marvel one-shot, this story pairs writer Reginald Hudlin with artist John Romita Jr. to redefine T'Challa's origin for a new generation. It distills the core mythos of the Black Panther—the warrior-king of the technologically advanced African nation Wakanda—into a single, self-contained issue. This concise, action-driven tale served as a key reintroduction of the character ahead of his modern prominence.