(W) Roy Thomas & Various (A) Frank Giacoia & Various (CA) Jen Bartel. The Black Panther is on the prowl as we celebrate Marvel's 80th anniversary with the return of the era-spanning MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters* features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel's most impressive talent from the past eight decades. The origin of T'Challa* the warrior king of Wakanda* is explored by Roy Thomas and Frank Giacoia in AVENGERS (1963) #87! Then* Don McGregor and Rich Buckler kick off their seminal Black Panther tale "Panther's Rage" by introducing the deadly Erik Killmonger in JUNGLE ACTION (1972) #6-7! Plus* meet a new Black Panther for a new era as the brilliant Shuri claims her brother's cowl in Reginald Hudlin and Ken Lashley's BLACK PANTHER (2009) #1! Rated T+