Draft:Killmonger (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

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Killmonger
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
First appearanceBlack Panther (2018)
Last appearanceBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Based on
Erik Killmonger
by
Adapted by
Portrayed by
Voiced byMichael B. Jordan
In-universe information
Full nameN'Jadaka
AliasErik Stevens
NicknameKillmonger
Title
Affiliation
Weapon
FamilyN'Jobu (father)
Relatives
OriginOakland, California, United States
NationalityWakandan—American

N'Jadaka, also known as Erik Stevens, is a fictional character portrayed by Michael B. Jordan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—commonly known by his alias, the call sign of Killmonger. He is depicted the cousin of T'Challa and rival to the throne of the fictional African nation of Wakanda, raised instead in Oakland, California and becoming a soldier after his father was murdered by his uncle. The character was introduced in Black Panther (2018). A variant of Killmonger was introduced in the television series What If...? (2021), known by the appointed title[2] of Black Panther, leading Wakanda to war against the United States before being drafted into the Guardians of the Multiverse by the Watcher to kill Ultron. Hsbu s

Michael B. Jordan portrays N'Jadaka / Erik "Killmonger" Stevens

Concept and creation

Erik Killmonger was created in September 1973 by writer Don McGregor and penciller Rich Buckler.

Characterization

Fictional character biography

Early life

Contesting the Wakandan throne

Further information: Black Panther (film)

In the ancestral plane

Further information: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Shuri visits the ancestral plane expecting to see T'Challa, and is shocked to instead see Killmonger, who challenges her claimed motives in taking the heart-shaped herb.

Alternate version

Further information: What If...? (TV series)

Killmonger returns in the animated series What If?, with Michael B. Jordan reprising his role.

Rescuing Tony Stark

Further information: What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?

In an alternate universe in 2008, Killmonger saves Tony Stark from being kidnapped by the Ten Rings in Afghanistan. Upon returning to the United States, he and Stark grow closer after he exposes Obadiah Stane's role in the ambush plot. He then kills James Rhodes, T'Challa, and Tony Stark, inciting a war between Wakanda and the United States and becoming the new Black Panther.

Guardian of the Multiverse

Further information: What If... the Watcher Broke His Oath?

As the Wakandan—American war approaches its end, Pepper Potts and Shuri lead the Dora Milaje to the Wakandan throne room to assassinate Killmonger only for him to be recruited by the Watcher to join the Guardians of the Multiverse to kill Ultron and receive the Infinity Stones from him, alongside a variant of T'Challa, Strange Supreme, Captain Carter, Party Thor, Natasha Romanoff, Gamora, and Arnim Zola. After Zola takes over Ultron's Vision body, Killmonger takes the Infinity Stones and Ultron's armour for himself with the intent of using them to restore the personal lives of the Guardians, only to be trapped with Zola in a pocket dimension by the Watcher as they fight over the Stones, which he entrusts to Strange-Supreme to watch himself.

Reception

Both the character and Jordan's performance received highly positive reviews from critics. In March 2019, Monique Jones of Slashfilm called Killmonger the best film villain of the 21st century.[3] Peter Debruge of Variety observes that "Killmonger keeps his cards up his sleeve until relatively late in the film but emerges as the most satisfying comic-book adversary since Heath Ledger's Joker."[4] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times hailed Jordan as "a terrifically charismatic presence and there are times when you wonder if he might have made a better Black Panther."[5] Christopher Orr of The Atlantic noted "the single most common flaw of Marvel's movies to date has been their lack of intriguing or memorable villains" and cited Killmonger as improving "that track record to a remarkable degree."[6] Jim Vejvoda wrote that Killmonger fit the criteria of the best villains being "the ones the audience can sympathize with" and "is the strongest villain (figuratively speaking) the MCU has produced since Loki."[7] Anthony Lane of The New Yorker admitted that although Boseman "does what he can with the ever-noble hero, Jordan is so relaxed and so unstiff that, if you're anything like me, you'll wind up rooting for the baddie when the two of them battle it out."[8]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Refs.
2018 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated [9]
MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Villain Won [10]
BET Awards Best Actor Nominated [11]
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated [12]
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actor Nominated [13]
San Francisco Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actor Won [14]
Seattle Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actor Nominated [15]
Villain of the Year Won
St. Louis Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actor Nominated [16]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Villain Won [17]
Toronto Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actor Runner-up [18]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated [19]
2019 Alliance of Women Film Journalists Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated [20]
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Cinema Vanguard Award Honored [21]
Austin Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actor Nominated [22]
Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor Nominated [23]
Critics' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated [24]
Houston Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actor Nominated [25]
London Film Critics' Circle Best Supporting Actor of the Year Nominated [26]
Online Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actor Won [27]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Won [28]
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Won [29]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Black Panther Press Kit" (PDF). Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 10, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. ^ Koch, Andrew (6 March 2018). "Wakanda Forever: The Black Panther Family Tree". familytreemagazine.com. Family Tree. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  3. ^ Ehrlich, David (2019-03-04). "The Best Movie Villains of the 21st Century — IndieWire Critics Survey". IndieWire. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  4. ^ Debruge, Peter (February 6, 2018). "Film Review: 'Black Panther'". Variety.
  5. ^ Dargis, Manohla (February 6, 2018). "Review: 'Black Panther' Shakes Up the Marvel Universe". New York Times.
  6. ^ Orr, Christopher (February 16, 2018). "Black Panther Is More Than a Superhero Movie". The Atlantic.
  7. ^ Vejvoda, Jim (February 6, 2018). "Marvel's Black Panther Review". IGN.
  8. ^ Lane, Anthony (February 16, 2018). ""Black Panther" and "Early Man"". The New Yorker.
  9. ^ McNary, Dave (March 15, 2018). "'Black Panther,' 'Walking Dead' Rule Saturn Awards Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  10. ^ Hall, Gerald (May 3, 2018). "Black Panther, Stranger Things lead MTV Movie & TV Awards nominations". EW. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray; N'Duka, Amanda (June 26, 2018). "BET Awards: 'Black Panther', Tiffany Haddish, Chadwick Boseman Take Top Honors – Full Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  12. ^ ""Roma," "The Favourite" and "A Star is Born" lead 2018 CFCA nominations". Chicago Film Critics Association. December 8, 2018. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  13. ^ Jorgenson, Todd (December 17, 2018). "DFW Film Critics Name "A Star Is Born" Best Picture of 2018". Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Archived from the original on March 24, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  14. ^ "2018 San Francisco Film Critics Circle Awards". San Francisco Film Critics Circle. December 8, 2018. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  15. ^ ""Roma" Named Best Picture of 2018 By Seattle Film Critics Society". Seattle Film Critics Society. December 17, 2018. Archived from the original on December 17, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "2018 StLFCA Annual Award Winners". St. Louis Film Critics Association. December 9, 2018. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "Teen Choice Awards: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. August 12, 2018. Archived from the original on August 13, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  18. ^ "Toronto Film Critics Association Announces 2018 Awards". Toronto Film Critics Association. December 10, 2018. Archived from the original on December 11, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  19. ^ "2018 WAFCA Awards Winners". Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association. December 3, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  20. ^ "2018 EDA Award Nominees". Alliance of Women Film Journalists. December 20, 2018. Archived from the original on December 21, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  21. ^ McNary, Dave (December 7, 2018). "Santa Barbara Festival to Honor Michael B. Jordan for 'Black Panther,' 'Creed II'". Variety. Archived from the original on December 8, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  22. ^ Whittaker, Richard (December 28, 2018). "Austin Film Critics Release 2018 Awards Nominee Lists". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on December 29, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  23. ^ "Black Panther "Roars!"". Black Reel Awards. December 13, 2018. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  24. ^ Tapley, Kristopher (December 10, 2018). "'The Favourite,' 'Black Panther,' 'First Man' Lead Critics' Choice Movie Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on November 2, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  25. ^ Vonder Haar, Pete (December 17, 2018). "Houston Film Critics Society Announces 2018 Awards Nominations". Houston Press. Archived from the original on December 18, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  26. ^ Lodge, Guy (December 18, 2018). "'The Favourite' Leads London Critics' Circle Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  27. ^ Petski, Denise (December 26, 2018). "'The Favourite' Leads Online Film Critics Society Nominations With 8; 'Roma' & 'Beale Street' Follow". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 26, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  28. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 12, 2018). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'A Star Is Born', 'Mrs. Maisel', 'Ozark' Lead Way – The Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  29. ^ N'Duka, Anita; Bennett, Amanda (2019-03-31). "Beyoncé Nabs Entertainer Of The Year, 'Black Panther', 'Black-Ish' Among Top Winners At 50th NAACP Image Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved 2023-02-27.

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