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.
| Zenzi | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Black Panther Vol. 6 #1 (April 2016) |
| Created by | Ta-Nehisi Coates Brian Stelfreeze |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | Hydra |
| Notable aliases | Revealer |
| Abilities | Empathy |
Publication history
editZenzi was created by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and artist Brian Stelfreeze, and first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016).[1]
Fictional character biography
editZenzi 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
editZenzi 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ Gustines, George Gene (July 22, 2016). "Marvel's World of Wakanda Will Spotlight Women, on the Page and Behind It". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1 (January 2017). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Prom, Bradley (November 5, 2022). "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - 10 Wakandans Who Should Join The MCU Next". ScreenRant. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Santi, Blaise (November 22, 2022). "Possible Black Panther 3 Villains That Would Spice Up MCU's Phase 5". Looper. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Epps, De'Angelo (December 7, 2020). "Marvel: Ranking Black Panther's Rogues Gallery". CBR. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Harn, Darby (April 23, 2022). "15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU". ScreenRant. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Eckhardt, Peter (November 30, 2022). "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains". CBR. Retrieved January 3, 2023.