Name: T’Challa
Alias: Alley Cat, Black Leopard, Catman, the Client, Coal Tiger, Damisa-Sarki (the Panther), the Great Cat, Haramu-Fal (Wakandan for “Orphan King”), King of the Avengers, King of the Dead, Luke Charles, Mr. Okonkwo, Orphan-King, Panther, Panther-Devil, Panther King, T’Charlie, Red Panther
Affiliation: Taifa Ngao, Panther Cult, Agents of Wakanda, Congress of Worlds, Maroons,
Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda; formerly Avengers, The Crew, Ultimates, Nameless, Board of Directors, Illuminati, Fantastic Four, Fantastic Force, Defenders, Secret Avengers (Civil War), sponsor of Mutantes Sans Frontières, ally of the Knights of Pendragon, Queen’s Vengeance
Special abilities: Genius-level intellect with a photographic memory, master martial artist, master acrobat, heightened senses (due to the Heart-shaped Herb), expert marksman, master tactician and master inventor. He is capable of necromancy, hyper cosmic awareness, and creation of spirit energy constructs. Superhuman strength, speed, senses, and stamina.
Background: T’Challa was born to Wakandan King T’Chaka and raised in his homeland as the heir to the throne of the secretive yet technically enhanced African nation. As a teenager, T’Challa was sent on a rite of passage journey where he met a young Ororo Munroe (Storm). They enjoyed a romance until his royal duties prevented further growth of the relationship. T’Challa then went off into the world to attend several universities. He earned a doctorate in physics and then returned to Wakanda to begin his path to rule. Once he defeated his uncle S’Yan in combat, he rightfully earned his place among the Black Panther protectorship and began protecting his country from all outside threats.
Relationships: T’Chaka, father; Ramonda, stepmother (comics; mother in MCU); Shuri (sister); Ororo Munroe (Storm, wife);
First Versus appearance: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Appearances in other media:
Television: Black Panther (animated), Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Avengers: United they Stand, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, The Super Hero Squad Show, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Avengers Assemble, Marvel Future Avengers, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers
Film: Marvel Animated Features, Ultimate Avengers 2, Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow, Black Panther: Trouble in Wakanda, Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Avengers Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, What If…?, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Video games: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, Marvel: Avengers Alliance, Marvel Heroes, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Marvel Avengers Alliance Tactics, Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Mighty Heroes, Marvel Future Fight, Disney Infinity 3.0, LEGO Marvel Avengers, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Marvel Strike Force, Marvel Power United VR, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, Marvel Dimension of Heroes, Marvel’s Avengers, Marvel Puzzle Quest, Fortnite Battle Royale
