Zenzi (comics)

Comics character

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

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

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Zenzi was created by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and artist Brian Stelfreeze, and first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016).[1]

## Fictional character biography

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Zenzi 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

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Zenzi 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

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* 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

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1. ^ 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.
2. ^ a b Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1 (January 2017). Marvel Comics.
3. ^ Prom, Bradley (November 5, 2022). "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - 10 Wakandans Who Should Join The MCU Next". ScreenRant. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
4. ^ Santi, Blaise (November 22, 2022). "Possible Black Panther 3 Villains That Would Spice Up MCU's Phase 5". Looper. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
5. ^ Black Panther Vol. 6 #3 (August 2016). Marvel Comics.
6. ^ Black Panther Vol. 6 #2 (July 2016). Marvel Comics.
7. ^ Black Panther Vol 6 #4 (September 2016). Marvel Comics.
8. ^ Captain America Vol. 8 #25 (October 2017). Marvel Comics.
9. ^ Black Panther Vol. 6 #1 (June 2016). Marvel Comics.
10. ^ Black Panther Vol 6 #11 (April 2017). Marvel Comics.
11. ^ Epps, De'Angelo (December 7, 2020). "Marvel: Ranking Black Panther's Rogues Gallery". CBR. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
12. ^ Harn, Darby (April 23, 2022). "15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU". ScreenRant. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
13. ^ Eckhardt, Peter (November 30, 2022). "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains". CBR. Retrieved January 3, 2023.

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