Black Panther, also known as T'Challa, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 July 1966. Black Panther is the king of the fictional African nation of Wakanda, and is one of the most popular and influential superheroes in the Marvel Universe. Black Panther is known for his superhuman strength, speed, agility, and senses. He is also a master tactician and strategist. Black Panther's suit is made of a fictional material called vibranium, which is one of the strongest and most durable materials in the Marvel Universe. A fanart Marvel progress bar for YouTube with Chibi Black Panther.