Black Panther: 30 Easter Eggs & References You Probably Missed

14. Klaue & Killmonger

The decision to have Klaue and Killmonger working together in the film is not really an accident as it references Killmonger's origin in the comics.

When Ulysses Klaw attack Wakanda, the father of Killmonger (otherwise known as N'Jadaka) helps the invaders through coercion and is killed. The family is exiled to New York, where N'Jadaka fosters a hatred of Black Panther, studying at MIT before making his way back to Wakanda looking for vengeance.

Thoiugh some details were changed, you can definitely see where the links come in.