Comics character
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
Zenzi was created by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze. She first appeared in Black Panther #1 (April 2016).[1]
Fictional character biography
Zenzi came from the African country of Niganda.[2] Zenzi ran away from her homeland after Killmonger made some experiments on her and several inhabitants against their will.[3]
She led the army of her home country and started an alliance with Tetu.[3][4] The Black Panther tried to stop Zenzi at some point. She used her powers against him the first time to escape him.[5] But she ended up in coma after the Black Panther during an ambush later.[6] Nonetheless, Tetu helped Zenzi escape.[7]
She later allied herself with Baron Zemo and Hydra.[8]
Powers and abilities
Zenzi has the ability to sense and manipulate people's emotions.[9] She can use her powers to make her targets exceed their limits.[10]
Reception
- In 2020, CBR.com 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.com ranked Zenzi 8th in their "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains" list.[13]
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