Okoye (character)
| Okoye | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Black Panther #1 (November 1998) |
| Created by | Christopher Priest Mark Texeira |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Dora Milaje |
Okoye is a fictional character, a member of the Dora Milaje in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Christopher Priest and Mark Texeira, first appeared in Black Panther #1 (November 1998) within the comics. She appears more prominently in the Marvel Cinematic Universe portrayed by Danai Gurira.
Publication history
Okoye first appeared in Black Panther #1 (November 1988). She last appeared in Black Panther #62 in 2003 until returning currently in Black Panther #171. (2018)[1]
Fictional character biography
She joined alongside her friend Nakia to be among T'Challa's wives-in-training. However, when Okoye discovered that T'Challa had no interest in marrying either of them, she immediately came to accept this.[2] She has since stood at T'Challa's side preferring only to speak in Hausa. Okoye accompanied T'Challa when he recruited Queen Divine Justice.[3] She was also with T'Challa when they tested Kasper Cole on whether he was worthy of the Black Panther garb. Okoye herself tested Kasper if he would stay with his pregnant girlfriend or leave her for Okoye.[4]
In other media
Television
Okoye has a a non-voiced cameo in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. She is a member of T'Challa's Dora Milaje.
Film
Danai Gurira portrays Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,[5] first appearing as her in Black Panther, which establishes her as the head of the Dora Milaje, and then reprising the role in Avengers: Infinity War.[6]
References
- ^ Erao, Matthew (March 28, 2018). "Black Panther's Okoye Jumps from Movie to Marvel Comics". ScreenRant. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ Black Panther (Vol. 3) #11. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Black Panther (Vol. 3) #25. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Black Panther (Vol. 3) #62. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Strom, Marc (July 23, 2016). "SDCC 2016: Marvel's 'Black Panther' Confirms Additional Cast". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
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