BLACK PANTHER #1 (Marvel 1977) CGC 9.6 NM+ Signed by STAN LEE super HTF

Black Panther #1 (January 1977). Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. Graded 9.6 Near Mint Plus by CGC #1413033005 with witnessed signature of Stan Lee.

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