Doctor Joshua Itobo

A creation of the legendary Jack Kirby, Doctor Joshua Itobo made his entrance in the Bronze Age pages of Black Panther #8 (1978), stepping into one of Marvel's most richly imagined corners of the universe. His five catalogued appearances place him among the supporting cast that gives Wakanda its texture and depth, sharing those storied pages with T'Challa himself alongside figures like N'Gassi, Khanata, and Jakarra. He may not be a household name, but any serious Bronze Age Marvel enthusiast knows that Kirby's Black Panther run is a treasure trove of vibrant, distinctive characters — and Doctor Joshua Itobo is a genuine piece of that legacy worth tracking down.