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Black Panther #1 Marvel Comics 1/77 CGC Universal Grade 9.6 Black Panther #1 is a comic book that was published by Marvel Comics in 1977. It was written by Jack Kirby and illustrated by Kirby and Mike Royer. The comic introduced the character of T'Challa, the Black Panther, who was the first black superhero in mainstream American comic books. The comic was set in the fictional African nation of Wakanda, which was portrayed as a highly advanced and technologically sophisticated society. T'Challa was the king of Wakanda, and he was also the Black Panther, a highly skilled warrior who used his physical and mental abilities to protect his people. The comic was notable for its portrayal of an African superhero who was not defined by the stereotypical images that had been common in earlier comic book depictions of black characters. The comic was well-received and paved the way for other black superheroes to be featured in mainstream comics.