Review: Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther' is Gorgeous, Engaging, and Culturally Significant

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Originally co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and published by Marvel Comics, Black Panther made his first appearance in 1966’s Fantastic Four #52. The first superhero of African descent in mainstream American comics, Black Panther debuted years before early black superheroes such as the Falcon (1969), John Stewart’s Green Lantern (1971), Luke Cage (1972), and Blade (1973). Crossing racial and cultural lines, Black Panther has continued to resonate with readers over the years, spawning multiple publications, and appearing in numerous video games and animated series. It wasn’t until 2016, however, that the iconic hero made his big screen debut. Included in Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther (played by Chadwick Boseman) was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s massive fan base, setting the stage for this stand-alone feature film. Enter director Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, the eighteenth entry in Marvel’s shared cinematic universe and, perhaps, the most absorbing and entertaining installment yet. ›››

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