Black Panther (Vol. 6) No 1 features the story "A Nation Under or Feet," written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, with art by Brian Stelfreeze. The issue is the first of an 18 issue run (2016-2017) featuring the titular superhero.
Black Panther is a superhero created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, who first introduced the character in Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #52 (1966.)
The alter ego of T'Challa, genius ruler of the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda, Black Panther is considered the first black superhero to be featured in mainstream American comics.
In 1968, he was added to the roster of Marvel Comics' super-group, The Avengers, Earth's Mightiest Heroes. After headlining stories in Jungle Action the character was given his own ongoing series in 1977. This issue from that run features a story scripted and penciled by Jack Kirby.
Black Panther remains a mainstay of Marvel Comics, appearing in comics as well as in various media properties. In film, the character has been featured within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including 2018's Black Panther.
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award winning writer who recieved a MacArthur Genius Grant in 2015.
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