Roanoke comic book store owner discusses Black Panther Ian Price February 16, 2018 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Warning signs may have been missed in school shooting caseNext: Hokies face enough ACC test on the road these weekend Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City residents celebrate new mayor Denise Membreno March 14, 2025 1 min read Urban Baby Beginnings cuts ribbon on Roanoke health hub Gene Marrano March 13, 2025 1 min read Thousands expected downtown this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Denise Membreno March 13, 2025