White Wolf (comics)
White Wolf | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Black Panther Vol. 3 #4 (February 1999) |
Created by | Christopher Priest Mark Texeira |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Hunter |
Species | Human |
Place of origin | Earth |
Team affiliations | Hatut Zeraze |
Notable aliases | White Wolf |
Abilities |
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White Wolf is a character appearing in
Publication history
Hunter debuted in
Fictional character biography
After his parents died in a plane crash in Wakanda, Hunter was adopted by King T'Chaka.[11] Being a white foreigner, Hunter was viewed with suspicion and even contempt by the cautious Wakandans. Despite this, he developed a true love for Wakanda as one of his adopted homeland's staunchest patriots.[12] Hunter knew he would never ascend to the throne with T'Challa as the true heir and, feeling cheated, developed a deep jealousy for him. He drove himself to be the best Wakandan possible in an attempt to upstage his adopted brother.[13] It was this fervor that led to the previous Black Panther appointing Hunter as leader of the Hatut Zeraze, the secret police of Wakanda, where he became known as the White Wolf.[14]
When the current Black Panther disbanded the Hatut Zeraze due to their brutality, White Wolf and his loyal subordinates left Wakanda to work as
Hunter became displeased that T'Challa abdicated the Wakandan throne to protect Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan (T'Challa's goal was to test himself after recent losses and Matt Murdock needed time to heal after recent events). In retaliation, he killed some people to take the Black Panther mantle from T'Challa. When Black Panther defeated White Wolf, he was told that Wakanda has no place for murderers.[16]
During the "Empyre" storyline, White Wolf and the Hatut Zeraze appeared among the Wakandans who fought the Cotati in Khartoum.[17]
Powers and abilities
White Wolf is an expert at hand-to-hand combat. His suit is made of vibranium mesh and possesses a special cloaking technology.[18] His costume stops bullets in mid-flight, is immune to slashes, and can double as a business suit. It incorporates boots with energy-dampening abilities, and an assortment of handguns and other weapons.
Reception
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In other media
- Hunter / White Wolf appears in Ulysses Klaue as a hostage. In retaliation for Madame Masque's technology attacking Atlantis for Bask, Lady Elanna and Tiger Sharkgo after T'Challa and White Wolf. Though Shuri manages to convince them of Bask's self-sacrifice and T'Challa makes peace with Lady Elanna, Tiger Shark kills White Wolf, causing T'Challa to viciously attack the former and nearly repay him in kind before relenting to honor White Wolf's memory.
- Hunter / White Wolf appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers as part of the Black Panther expansion pack.[24]
References
- ^ Arvedon, Jon (March 8, 2018). "White Wolf: The Significance of Bucky's Avengers: Infinity War Codename, Explained". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Robinson, Jonna (February 15, 2018). "Black Panther End-of-Credits Scenes: Who Is the White Wolf?". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- Marvel.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Busch, Caitlin (February 16, 2018). "Black Panther's end-of-credits scene and what it might mean for Avengers: Infinity War". Syfy. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Owen, Phil; Hornshaw, Phil (February 15, 2018). "'Black Panther' Post-Credits Scene Explained: What You Need to Know About White Wolf". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ Adams, Tim (September 17, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Black Panther Legends Introduces Readers to the Original White Wolf (Preview)". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Nolan, Liam (May 11, 2022). "Marvel Reintroduces [SPOILER] as Captain America's Next Main Villain". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- Marvel.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ComicBook.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Rise of the Black Panther #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Lealos, Shawn S. (April 9, 2021). "Winter Soldier: Who is the White Wolf in the Marvel Universe?". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Mollo, Drew (June 28, 2020). "Who is The WHITE WOLF in Marvel Comics?". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Black Panther Vol. 3 #9. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Black Panther Vol. 3 #50. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #523.1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Empyre: Avengers #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Harn, Darby (October 7, 2022). "15 Most Powerful Black Panther Villains". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ComicBook.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Eckhardt, Peter (February 4, 2023). "13 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Harn, Darby (November 24, 2022). "15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "The Panther and the Wolf". Avengers Assemble. Season 5. Episode 4. 7 October 2018. Disney XD.
- ^ "Voice Of White Wolf – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 13, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ Dornbush, Jonathon (March 18, 2016). "Black Panther, Doctor Strange, more content coming to 'Lego Marvel's Avengers'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
External links
- White Wolf at Marvel Wiki