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This is a character page for Ultimate Black Panther, an Alternate Universe setting linked to the main Marvel Universe, but designated as Earth-6160. All tropes pertaining to other versions of those characters should go on their respective pages.
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Wakanda
Black Panther (T'Challa)
T'Challa
First Appearance: Ultimate Universe #1 (November, 2023)
"Wakanda is at war''
The King of Wakanda.
- Adaptation Relationship Overhaul: He is married to Okoye here. Though given a certain prophecy, this may yet change.
- The Chains of Commanding: Despite ascending to the throne of Wakanda after his father's abdication, T'Challa grapples with numerous challenges and still seeks counsel from him. He admits feeling overshadowed by his father's wisdom, expressing that becoming king and inheriting the throne hasn't changed this dynamic. In Issue #1, he reluctantly seeks help from the Vodu-Kahn, despite his reservations about their methods, and tries to maintain neutrality even as Ra and Khonshu kill innocent people and extend their control.
- Cool Helmet: The Black Panther mask, although unlike the 616 version, this one has an open mouth.
- Dark Is Not Evil: His Black Panther suit, by all accounts, looks threatening with sharp claws and white armored accents, but he's a good person and leader who cares for Wakanda's people.
- Good Is Not Soft: Though he it pains him to do so, he begins severely cracking down on his people's freedoms in the month after his father is killed in a terrorist attack in an effort to weed out traitors within them.
- Let's Get Dangerous!: T'Challa begins Ultimate Black Panther reluctant to take action against Ra and Khonshu, not wanting to risk his people’s safety. After the attempt on his life and death of his father, he declares Wakanda is now at war.
- Sleeping Single: Despite being married to Okoye, he sleeps in a separate bed from her.
Okoye
Okoye
First Appearance: Ultimate Black Panther #1 (February, 2024)
The Queen of Wakanda.
- Adaptation Relationship Overhaul: She is married to T'Challa here.
- Sleeping Single: Despite being married to T'Challa, she sleeps in a separate bed from him.
Shuri
Shuri
First Appearance: Ultimate Black Panther #1 (February, 2024)
Sister to T'Challa
- Mission Control: She acts as this when T'Challa is out in the field as the Black Panther.
- Red Oni, Blue Oni: The red to T'Challa's blue. She's a lot more eager to go to war than her brother is while T'Challa chooses caution before acting.
T'Chaka
T'Chaka
First Appearance: Ultimate Black Panther #1 (February, 2024)
The father of T'Challa and the former King of Wakanda.
- Heroic Sacrifice: T'Chaka pushes T'Challa clear from a pair of suicide bombers sent by Ra and Khonshu, leaving himself in range of the blast.
- Older and Wiser: Though retired, T'Challa still seeks him out for advice when he is unsure.
Villains
Ra
Ra
First Appearance: Ultimate Invasion #3 (August 2023)
One of the two Lords of the Upper and Lower Kingdoms.
- The Voiceless: Supposedly, either Khonshu can speak or Ra can, but not both at the same time. This is untrue; both can speak whenever they feel like it.
Khonshu
Khonshu
First Appearance: Ultimate Invasion #3 (August 2023)
One of the two Lords of the Upper and Lower Kingdoms.
- The Voiceless: Supposedly, either Khonshu can speak or Ra can, but not both at the same time. This is untrue; both can speak whenever they feel like it.
Others
Killmonger (Erik Killmonger)
Erik Killmonger
First Appearance: Ultimate Black Panther #1 (February, 2024)
- Adaptational Heroism: He is fighting against Ra and Khonshu's forces instead of Wakanda.
- Big Damn Heroes: His introduction have him arrive and swiftly take down a group of Moon Knights about to destroy an African village.
Wind-Rider (Ororo Munroe)
Ororo Munroe
First Appearance: Ultimate Black Panther #1 (February, 2024)
- Adaptation Name Change: She is called Wind-Rider instead of Storm.
- Big Damn Heroes: Her introduction have her arrive and swiftly take down a group of Moon Knights about to destroy an African village.
