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 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RPD Arrests Man for Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Northeast Clark Palmer April 1, 2026 0 Art exhibit opening receptions; Roanoque Baroque Good Friday concert, Little Shop of Horrors at Radford U. Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0