Zenzi
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceBlack Panther Vol. 6 #1 (April 2016)
Created byTa-Nehisi Coates
Brian Stelfreeze
In-story information
Team affiliationsHydra
Notable aliasesRevealer
AbilitiesEmpathy

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 Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze. She first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016).[1]

Fictional character biography

Zenzi came from the African country of Niganda.[2] Zenzi ran away from her homeland after Killmonger made some experiments on her and several inhabitants against their will.[3]

She led the army of her home country and started an alliance with Tetu.[3][4] The Black Panther tried to stop Zenzi at some point. She used her powers against him the first time to escape him.[5] But she ended up in coma after the Black Panther during an ambush later.[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 people's emotions.[9] She can use her powers to make her targets exceed their limits.[10]

Reception

  • In 2020, CBR.com 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.com ranked Zenzi 8th in their "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains" list.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Gustines, George Gene (2016-07-22). "Marvel's World of Wakanda Will Spotlight Women, on the Page and Behind It". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. ↑ Prom, Bradley (2022-11-05). "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - 10 Wakandans Who Should Join The MCU Next". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  3. 1 2 Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1. Marvel Comics.
  4. ↑ Santi, Blaise (2022-11-22). "Possible Black Panther 3 Villains That Would Spice Up MCU's Phase 5". Looper. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  5. ↑ Black Panther Vol. 6 #2. Marvel Comics.
  6. ↑ Black Panther Vol. 6 #3. Marvel Comics.
  7. ↑ Black Panther Vol 6 #4
  8. ↑ Captain America Vol 8 #25. Marvel Comics.
  9. ↑ Black Panther Vol. 6 #1. Marvel Comics.
  10. ↑ Black Panther Vol 6 #11. Marvel Comics.
  11. ↑ Epps, De'Angelo (2020-12-07). "Marvel: Ranking Black Panther's Rogues Gallery". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  12. ↑ Harn, Darby (2022-04-23). "15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  13. ↑ Eckhardt, Peter (2022-11-30). "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains". CBR. Retrieved 2023-01-03.


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