The bombshell was dropped all the way back in Jungle Action #19, and changes Marvel history in just one panel. Or more accurately, it was Marvel who incorrectly changed Black Panther lore forever.

Black panther is an unscientific term that applies ... The deadly jaws of the jaguar are another adaptation to life in the ...

Right, a 1972 cover from Jungle Action, one of the most celebrated series from the early years of Black Panther's existence, which boasted stunning action sequences and surprising character ...