Black Panther / Azzuri

Video Game: Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Long before T'Challa took up the mantle, the rooftops of Occupied Paris belonged to a different protector. Azzuri stalks Nazi-held France in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, hunting the rising threat of Hydra during the darkest stretch of World War II.

Azzuri’s Stealth and Story Role

Speed and silence shape his every move. Rather than charging into open firefights, this Wakandan king clings to the rooftops, using parkour to slip above enemy patrols before striking with claws capable of cutting through vibranium alloy. His path soon crosses that of Steve Rogers, and what begins as mutual suspicion between the two warriors hardens into an uneasy alliance against a shared enemy. Helping him from the shadows is Nanali, reimagined here as a leader of the Wakandan spy network rather than a queen waiting at home.

Who Voices Azzuri in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra?

Khary Payton steps into the role of the WWII Black Panther, lending it the same gravitas he brought to King Ezekiel on The Walking Dead. Animation fans will recognize his voice instantly from years as Cyborg across Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go!, along with his run as Kaldur’ahm, the Aqualad of Young Justice. That mix of theatrical weight and steady heroic command makes him a fitting choice for a king waging a hidden war.