Roanoke comic book store owner discusses Black Panther Ian Price February 16, 2018 1 minute read A movie that’s expected to have a massive opening weekend features a lesser known character, but a local comic book store owner says Black Panther was actually the first mainstream black superhero. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: Share: Post navigation Previous: Warning signs may have been missed in school shooting caseNext: Hokies face enough ACC test on the road these weekend Related Stories One woman play uses dark comedy to educate theater-goers about major issues facing society Denise Membreno February 5, 2026 0 Beale’s taproom in Bedford is set to reopen Clark Palmer February 5, 2026 0 Is a non-drug treatment for ADHD on the horizon? Denise Membreno February 5, 2026 0