N'Kano

Debuting in the mid-'90s Copper/Modern Age, N'Kano first stepped onto the Marvel stage in Venom: Separation Anxiety #4 (1995), courtesy of Howard Mackie and Ron Randall — an intriguing origin for a character who would go on to find a true home in the pages of Black Panther. Over nearly three decades, N'Kano carved out a place in Wakandan stories, sharing the page with luminaries like Black Panther, T'Challa, Vibraxas, and Queen Divine Justice. With 26 catalog appearances, a key-issue credit to their name, and a spot in the All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z, this is a character with genuine staying power in Marvel's rich African mythology — well worth seeking out for any fan who loves deep-cut Wakandan lore.