(W) Dennis Culver. From his first appearance in Fantastic Four #52 (1966) to his 2018 New York Times-bestselling solo series* the King of Wakanda has been a force to be reckoned with on the page and now* on the silver screen. A veteran Avenger and a member of the Illuminati* T'Challa's evolution from being a Jack Kirby and Stan Lee creation* to inspiring his own character-led film for Marvel Studios* to serving as a literal voice of the people and the state of race relations in twenty-first-century America has been legendary. As the first black superhero in mainstream American comics* Black Panther is a seminal figure in pop culture history. This deluxe hardcover book not only covers the history and creation of the character but also features exclusive concept art* layout and sketch art* and interviews with key artists and writers from Black Panther's robust archives. Cover art and exclusive art card by acclaimed artists Denys Cowan* Bill Sienkiewicz* and Elizabeth Breitweiser.