The Black Panther is one of Marvel’s oldest heroes — the first black hero in mainstream comic books and one of the industry’s most radical ever. We’ve grown a little used to the idea now, but at the time, a secret African nation with technology so advanced it humbled even the brilliant Reed Richards was quite a concept.
Now that the character is making his big-screen debut, here is the best of his catalogue. This list isn’t in any particular order and serves as a list of every essential Black Panther comic book you should read to gain a deeper understanding of the character.
