: Virtually all of T'Challa's power comes from Vibranium , a rare alien metal found only in Wakanda. His suit can absorb kinetic energy from attacks and redistribute it as a powerful shockwave.
: Unlike many superheroes, "Black Panther" is a hereditary title passed down to the protector of Wakanda. To earn it, a candidate must be of royal blood and prove themselves in ritual combat.
: The character is the face of Afrofuturism , a movement that blends African culture with high-tech science fiction. Wakanda is depicted as the most technologically advanced nation on Earth, hidden from the world to protect its resources.