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Following this line of thought, we figured we’d take it to its next logical step and delve into this minor Marvel malefactor. Ulysses Klaw first appeared in issue 53 of Fantastic Four and his backstory is irrevocably tied in with that of T’Challa, otherwise known as the Black Panther. Hailing from the fictional African nation of Wakanda, T’Challa is the king of this isolationist, wealthy, and technologically advanced locale. How entwined are these two characters? Well, T’Challa inherited the kingship after Klaw killed his father T’Chaka.
Getting back to Klaw, he wanted to vibranium for its unique sound-based properties which Klaw, the self-named Master of Sound felt that he could exploit for money and power. Following the murder of T’Chaka though, his plans were first foiled by T’Challa who had gotten his hands on Klaw’s own sound blaster and used it on Klaw and his men, particularly destroying the villain’s right hand.
It should also be noted that while Klaw and his prosthetic weapon (pictured from the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #15) constitute a formidable adversary, he does have a fairly glaring weak spot. In an ironic twist, the very element that he once sought now generally serves as his undoing.
So, is Andy Serkis playing Klaw and does this mean that we can all start looking forward to a Black Panther movie? Only time will tell but we can certainly hope!
