Coal Tiger
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| Coal Tiger | |
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| File:Coaltiger.jpg T'Chaka the Coal Tiger. | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | A-Next #4 (November 1998) |
| Created by | Tom DeFalco(writer) Brent Anderson(artist) |
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| Alter ego | T'Chaka II |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Team affiliations | A-Next |
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Coal Tiger (Prince T'Chaka II) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Tom DeFalco and Brent Anderson, the character first appeared in A-Next #4 (November 1998). Coal Tiger comes from the MC2 alternate universe. He is the son of T'Challa, King of Wakanda and superhero known as Black Panther.[1]
Publication history[edit]
Coal Tiger made his debut is A-Next #4 (November 1998), created by the writer Tom DeFalco and the artist Brent Anderson.
Fictional character biography[edit]
T'Chaka II is the prince of the technologically advanced nation of Wakanda. He is the son of Black Panther and is named after his grandfather T'Chaka. When a racist team of villains called the Soldiers of the Serpent attacked T'Challa's friend N'Kano (who was on a diplomatic mission for Wakanda in New York), A-Next tried to save him.[2] As the Serpents battled with the heroes of A-Next, T'Challa's son T'Chaka II charged into battle. While Mainframe tried to convince the youth to leave the battle, T'Chaka II shapeshifted into a feral black werecat called the "Coal Tiger". Coal Tiger's bestial abilities were able to turn the tide in A-Next's favor. He was offered membership in the team after the battle was won, but he declined, stating that he would be available to help if they needed.[3]
When all of the members of A-Next were captured by an evil version of A-Next called the Revengers, Coal Tiger was one of the many heroes who came to free the captured superheroes. When A-Next was freed and the Revengers were defeated, Coal Tiger finally agreed to join the team.[3]
Coal Tiger helped the Avengers against the Revengers.[4] When Magneto apparently resurfaced, Coal Tiger joined the reserve members in fighting him, where it was discovered that this Magneto is Charlie Philips using a magnetic harness.[5]
Powers and abilities[edit]
Coal Tiger can change into a humanoid cat creature with black fur.[6] In his feline form, he has superhuman strength and agility, as well as enhanced senses and retractable razor-sharp claws on his fingers and toes.[7]
Reception[edit]
Accolades[edit]
- In 2020, CBR.com ranked Coal Tiger 2nd in their "10 Most Powerful Alternate Versions Of Black Panther" list.[7]
- In 2022, Screen Rant included Coal Tiger in their "15 Most Powerful Variants Of Black Panther In Marvel Comics" list.[8]
Other characters named Coal Tiger[edit]
The name "Coal Tiger" was one of several names that Jack Kirby was bandying back and forth as a possible name for the character who in mainstream continuity in the Marvel Universe became Black Panther.[9][10]
Avengers[edit]
Coal Tiger is also the name of an alternate universe version of T'Challa himself, who appeared in Avengers vol 1 #355 as a member of the Gatherers, a group of former Avengers from different universes.[11][10]
Captain America[edit]
A Coal Tiger is mentioned in Captain America vol 1 #389 as an opponent of the Zambian villainess Impala.[12]
Black Panther[edit]
In Black Panther vol 3 #60, the Coal Tigers are mentioned as being a rank in the Panther Cult.[13][10]
References[edit]
- ↑ Harn, Darby (2021-08-23). "10 Things Only Comic Book Fans Know About Black Panther". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ↑ Jung, Michael (2020-09-07). "The FUTURE Black Panther Has A Unique Link To His Comic Book Past". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A-Next #4. Marvel Comics.
- ↑ A-Next #12
- ↑ Spider-Girl #92. Marvel Comics.
- ↑ "How Jack Kirby Almost (Kind Of) Made Black Panther a New God". Marvel. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Avina, Anthony (2020-04-28). "Marvel Comics: 10 Most Powerful Alternate Versions Of Black Panther". CBR. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ↑ Harn, Darby (2021-08-23). "15 Most Powerful Variants Of Black Panther In Marvel Comics". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ↑ "Comic Legends Addendum: Before He Was Black Panther… | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources". Goodcomics.comicbookresources.com. Retrieved 2011-01-06.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 The Coal Tiger at the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- ↑ Avengers Forever #1-12. Marvel Comics.
- ↑ Captain America #389. Marvel Comics.
- ↑ Black Panther vol. 3 #60. Marvel Comics.
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