Template:Infobox comics character Zenzi is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze, the character first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016). She is an adversary of the superhero Black Panther.
Publication history
Zenzi was created by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and artist Brian Stelfreeze, and first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016).[1]
Fictional character biography
Zenzi came from the African country of Niganda, but fled after Killmonger experimented on her and several inhabitants against their will.[2][3]
She led the army of her home country and allied with Tetu.[2][4] The Black Panther tried to stop Zenzi at some point, rendering her comatose for some time.[5][6] Nonetheless, Tetu helped Zenzi escape.[7]
She later allied herself with Baron Zemo and Hydra.[8]
Powers and abilities
Zenzi has the ability to sense and manipulate the emotions of others.[9] She can suppress the limits of the human body, giving superhuman physical abilities to those she controls.[10]
Reception
- In 2020, Comic Book Resources (CBR) ranked Zenzi 7th in their "Marvel: Ranking Black Panther's Rogues Gallery" list.[11]
- In 2022, Screen Rant included Zenzi in their "15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU" list.[12]
- In 2022, CBR ranked Zenzi 8th in their "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains" list.[13]
References
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1 (January 2017). Marvel Comics.
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- ↑ Black Panther Vol. 6 #3 (August 2016). Marvel Comics.
- ↑ Black Panther Vol. 6 #2 (July 2016). Marvel Comics.
- ↑ Black Panther Vol 6 #4 (September 2016). Marvel Comics.
- ↑ Captain America Vol. 8 #25 (October 2017). Marvel Comics.
- ↑ Black Panther Vol. 6 #1 (June 2016). Marvel Comics.
- ↑ Black Panther Vol 6 #11 (April 2017). Marvel Comics.
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