Erik Killmonger (né N'Jadaka) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Don McGregor and Rich Buckler, he first appeared in Jungle Action #6 (September 1973). [2]

“ I will show the world Wakanda 's true face... and they will kneel before us in fear. So swears Erik Killmonger.” N'Jadaka's childhood life was fraught with hardship as a seditious Wakandan plotted with the nation's enemies to usurp the power of the Black Panther 's throne.

In the comics, Erik Killmonger, originally known as N'Jadaka, was a Wakandan native who was exiled after his father was forced to work for Ulysses Klaue and attempted to overthrow T'Challa from the throne upon his return. Killmonger's scarification markings on his torso and arms resemble that of the Mursi and Surma tribes.

Erik Killmonger is an extraordinary hand-to-hand combatant whose evolving uniform has always included deadly elements—from studded spikes that inject poison, to wristbands with blades and energy blasters.

Erik “Killmonger” Stevens challenged the Black Panther for the throne of Wakanda with special ops skills, devious tactics, and an eye on changing the world.

It explores what would happen if the events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films Iron Man (2008) and Black Panther (2018) occurred differently, with Erik "Killmonger" Stevens enacting a secret plan to enter Wakanda that involves saving and befriending Tony Stark.

Resurrected by the Mandarin, Killmonger teams with super-criminal Madam Slay to make an attempt at Wakanda’s throne! After kidnapping James Rhodes and seemingly killing T’Challa, the villains claim victory and Killmonger declares himself …

Having uncovered a Ten Rings plot to assassinate Tony Stark while on a deep cover operation, Erik Killmonger arrives to save him when the terrorist organization launch an ambush in Afghanistan.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; The Marvels

N'Jadaka, better known by his legal name Erik Stevens and his nickname Killmonger, is the main antagonist of the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther and the overarching antagonist of its 2022 sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.