Zenzi is a character appearing in

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, the character first appeared in ''Black Panther'' #1 (April 2016). She is an adversary of the superhero

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Publication history

Zenzi was created by

and

. She first appeared in ''Black Panther'' #1 (April 2016).

Fictional character biography

Zenzi came from the African country of Niganda. Zenzi ran away from her homeland after

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made some experiments on her and several inhabitants against their will.''Black Panther: World of Wakanda'' #1. Marvel Comics. She led the army of her home country and started an alliance with Tetu. The Black Panther tried to stop Zenzi at some point. She used her powers against him the first time to escape him. But she ended up in coma after the Black Panther during an ambush later. Nonetheless, Tetu helped Zenzi escape. She later allied herself with

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and Hydra.

Powers and abilities

Zenzi has the ability to sense and manipulate people's emotions. She can use her powers to make her targets exceed their limits.

Reception

* In 2020, ''

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'' ranked Zenzi 7th in their "Marvel: Ranking Black Panther's Rogues Gallery" list. * In 2022, ''

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'' included Zenzi in their "15 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU" list. * In 2022, ''

'' ranked Zenzi 8th in their "10 Most Iconic Black Panther Villains" list.

References

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