Who Is Coal Tiger? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Coal Tiger is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of T'Chaka II, with over 12 comic issue appearances. T'Chaka is the alternate future time line son of T'Challa, known as the Black Panther and King of Wakanda.

Who is Coal Tiger?

T'Chaka was involved in a series of events involving his friend and ambassador from Wakanda , N'Kano , being attacked by a racist militant group called the Soldiers of the Serpent . With help from the superhero team, A-Next , T'Chaka was able to drive away the Soldiers of the Serpent. The first time A-Next offered membership to Coal Tiger, he declined stating that he will always be there if the team was in need. After the abduction and subsequent rescue of A-Next by Coal Tiger and several other superheroes, Coal Tiger was offered membership again; this time he accepted.

Key facts

Coal Tiger is of human origin and first appeared in "Who Shall Be Worthy?". The character is published by Marvel. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Coal Tiger ranks among the most featured characters in comics.