The real name of the Black Panther is T'Challa. He is a Marvel Comics superhero, created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby,and made his first appearance in Fantastic Four #52 in July 1966. T'Challa is the king of the fictional African nation of Wakanda and becomes the Black Panther after he eats the heart-shaped herb which grants him enhanced strength, speedand first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 in July 1966. T'Challa is the king of Wakanda, a fictional African nation that is technologically advanced and rich in vibranium, a rare metal used to make Captain America's shield. He became the Black Panther by ingesting a heart-shaped herb that grants him superhuman strength, agility, and senses. T'Challa is an expert strategist and skilled fighter who has served as a member of the Avengers and fought against various villains, including his arch-nemesis, Erik "Killmonger" Stevens. The character has been portrayed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by actor Chadwick Boseman, who sadly passed away in 2020.