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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts 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 Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025