12 Greatest Marvel Superheroes Of All Time
9. Black Panther
Black Panther is another Marvel Character who has been popular since he first appeared back in 1966's Fantastic Four #52. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, who incidentally created most of the characters found here.
Black Panther not only introduced a powerful black character to readers, he came with a history, his own lands in Africa, and a powerful message regarding representation in media. While he was an important character, T'Challa, AKA Black Panther, wasn't the most popular character in Marvel's library until a little movie came out in 2018.
Previously, the character made an appearance in Captain America: Civil War, but the Black Panther solo film solidified the character in the global zeitgeist in such a way, few films or characters could possible compare. The movie made more than $1.3 billion at the box office, making it one of the most financially successful films of all time.
Even with a hit film on the books, the character's greatness doesn't stem from his cinematic appeal. For decades, readers have enjoyed and appreciated a character whose power and ability never went to his head. He may be a King, but T'Challa remains grounded and willing to duke it out to save the common man.