American Update: Slab Happy/Mighty Marvel Firsts: Debut of Black Panther in Fantastic Four #52
*Marvel: Lee & Kirby’s Fantastic Four added to its many innovations in 1966’s FF #52, when they introduced the first black super-hero in comics. The Black Panther was the head of a highly sophisticated and technologically advanced African nation, Wakanda, and was, over time to become not only one of the FF’s greatest allies, but a mainstay of their fellow heroes, the Avengers. Following his spectacular big-screen success, T’Challa’s earliest appearances have never been in higher demand. This copy of the Panther’s premier appearance is a CGC Blue Label (no restoration) 4.5, a VG+ equivalent.
PICTURED: FANTASTIC FOUR #52 CGC 4.5 £370