T'Challa
| Character | |
|---|---|
| Name: | T'Challa |
| Occupation: | King of Wakanda, superhero |
| Relationships: | Ororo Munroe (Earth-616 love interest); Azari T'Challa (NA son with Ororo Munroe); |
| Fandom: | Black Panther (2018), Marvel Comics, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Ultimate Avengers, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America Movieverse |
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T'Challa is the alter ego of the Black Panther in Marvel Comics, as well as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has enhanced physical abilities thanks to the effects of the heart-shaped herb, and a suit made out of vibranium that can absorb kinetic energy.
Canon
Black Panther was the first black superhero to appear in mainstream American comics. He debuted in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966). In the MCU, he was portrayed by by the late actor Chadwick Boseman.
Comics
MCU
T'Challa made his first MCU appearance in Captain America: Civil War in 2016, as the son of King T'Chaka of Wakanda. After T'Chaka was killed in a terrorist attack, T'Challa spent much of the film pursuing Bucky Barnes, who he believed to be responsible for his father's murder. T'Challa ultimately discovered that the Helmut Zemo had killed his father, but decided not to kill Zemo, stating, "Vengeance has consumed you ... I am done letting it consume me."[1]
T'Challa's first solo movie was Black Panther (2018), set one week after the events of Civil War. In Black Panther, T'Challa returned home to Wakanda to take his place as Wakanda's king, successfully defending his rule from a challenge by M'Baku. Not long afterwards he discovered that he had a first cousin, Erik "Killmonger" Stevens, who had been born and raised in California. Erik defeated T'Challa in ritual combat to claim the throne of Wakanda, throwing him from Warrior Falls.
T'Challa was found barely alive by the Jabari tribe, and restored to health using the heart-shaped herb. With the help of his friends and allies, he was able to thwart Erik's plans to use Wakanda's resources to start an armed uprising around the world. He then decided to use Wakanda's resources to help others by creating humanitarian outreach and trade initiatives.
Television
Fandom
MCU
On 28 August 2020, actor Chadwick Boseman, age 43, passed away due to complications from stage IV colon cancer. This came as a great shock to the public, as Boseman had never spoken publicly of his cancer diagnosis or any life-threatening health issues.[2] In response, artists created art in tribute of Boseman's life—many referencing his iconic role as T'Challa.
Some people (including fans) who had initially criticized Boseman's appearance when photos of him appearing extremely thin, weakened and muscleless (in contrast to his final images in Black Panther) behind the scenes and making off of the film were released, deleted their posts with criticism or recanted. At that time, her cancer diagnosis was still a mystery, but treatment had already started and very few film crew members knew the actor's personal reality. However, many fans criticized those who sneered at Boseman's appearance, claiming that "cancer or not, actors should be given more respect."[citation needed]
Shipping
Pairings
- T'Challa/Ororo
- T'Challa/Erik "Killmonger" Stevens
- T'Challa/M'Baku
- T'Challa/Nakia
- T'Challa/Bucky Barnes
- T'Challa/Tony Stark
- T'Challa/Sam Wilson
Fan Works
Fanfiction
- The Long Path, a T'Challa/Nakia fic by NyxEtoile and OlivesAwl.
- The Interpreter by Uzumaki Rebellion, Prince T'Challa clashes with the U.N. interpreter assigned to his father King T'Chaka in New York and is forced to work with her on a U.S. Press Tour.
- Messy Boots by Uzumaki_Rebellion, Ororo "Storm" Munroe divorces King T'Challa and takes up with his cousin Erik Killmonger as a dig at the news that the new King of Wakanda is marrying his old flame, Nakia. At a U.N. dinner honoring Captain America Steve Rogers, old hurts and new emotions spring forth as they all must band together with Cap and the Falcon to fight off an attack aimed at Steve.
Fan Art
- Power On, Chadwick Boseman - DeviantArt collection of tribute art for Chadwick Boseman, curated by InspiredArtista
- He would never let the kids see that he was fighting cancer too... To them, he was and will forever be T'Challa... The King by nikkolas_smith
Video
- [fanvid] king of wakanda. Produced as part of the Black Is Beautiful exchange. (2021)
Cosplay
Gallery
A 2017 genderbend of the Black Panther. Based on the costuming in Black Panther (2018) trailers. Photographed by greyloch.
Archives & Fannish Links
- T'Challa works at AO3
- T'Challa works at FFN (Avengers comics)
- T'Challa works at FFN (Avengers movieverse)
- T'Challa works at FFN (Black Panther - 2018 movie)
- T'Challa works at FFN (Captain America movieverse)
- T'Challa works at FFN (Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes)
- Tumblr tag: t'challa, black panther
- Search results for T'Challa on Wattpad
Resources
References
- ^ Captain America: Civil War transcript
- ^ Wikipedia. Chadwick Boseman. 2020.