Coal Tiger

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Coal Tiger
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T'Chaka the Coal Tiger.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance A-Next #4 (November 1998)
Created by Tom DeFalco(writer)
Brent Anderson(artist)
In-story information
Alter egoT'Chaka II
Species Human Mutant
Team affiliations A-Next
Abilities
  • Feline humanoid transformation:
    • Superhuman strength, agility, speed, and senses
    • Retractable razor-sharp claws

Coal Tiger (Prince T'Chaka II) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Tom DeFalco and Brent Anderson, the character first appeared in A-Next #4 (November 1998). Coal Tiger comes from the MC2 alternate universe. He is the son of T'Challa, King of Wakanda and superhero known as Black Panther. [1]

Contents

Publication history

Coal Tiger made his debut in A-Next #4 (November 1998), created by the writer Tom DeFalco and the artist Brent Anderson.

Fictional character biography

T'Chaka II is the prince of the technologically advanced nation of Wakanda. He is the son of Black Panther and is named after his grandfather T'Chaka. When a racist team of villains called the Soldiers of the Serpent attacked T'Challa's friend N'Kano (who was on a diplomatic mission for Wakanda in New York), A-Next tried to save him. [2] As the Serpents battled with the heroes of A-Next, T'Challa's son T'Chaka II charged into battle. While Mainframe tried to convince the youth to leave the battle, T'Chaka II shapeshifted into a feral black werecat called the "Coal Tiger". Coal Tiger's bestial abilities were able to turn the tide in A-Next's favor. He was offered membership in the team after the battle was won, but he declined, stating that he would be available to help if they needed. [3]

When all of the members of A-Next were captured by an evil version of A-Next called the Revengers, Coal Tiger was one of the many heroes who came to free the captured superheroes. When A-Next was freed and the Revengers were defeated, Coal Tiger finally agreed to join the team. [3]

Coal Tiger helped the Avengers against the Revengers. [4] When Magneto apparently resurfaced, Coal Tiger joined the reserve members in fighting him, where it was discovered that this Magneto is Charlie Philips using a magnetic harness. [5]

Powers and abilities

Coal Tiger can change into a humanoid cat creature with black fur. [6] In his feline form, he has superhuman strength and agility, as well as enhanced senses and retractable razor-sharp claws on his fingers and toes. [7]

Reception

Accolades

Other characters named Coal Tiger

The name "Coal Tiger" was one of several names that Jack Kirby was bandying back and forth as a possible name for the character who in mainstream continuity in the Marvel Universe became Black Panther. [9] [10]

Avengers

Coal Tiger is also the name of an alternate universe version of T'Challa himself, who appeared in Avengers vol 1 #355 as a member of the Gatherers, a group of former Avengers from different universes. [11] [10]

Captain America

A Coal Tiger is mentioned in Captain America vol 1 #389 as an opponent of the Zambian villainess Impala. [12]

Black Panther

In Black Panther vol 3 #60, the Coal Tigers are mentioned as being a rank in the Panther Cult. [13] [10]

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