Shuri

Bio

The Princess of Wakanda, Shuri is both the sister of Black Panther, and a potential ruler of the country of Wakanda.  In fact, she has been getting trained by T’Challa himself for the purpose of one day taking his place as Black Panther.  Shuri is depicted as headstrong, and a considerably gifted fighter (although not as strong as her teacher, T’Challa).  She has been able to fight multiple enemies at the same time and, like her brother, she is willing to kill if necessary.  She once had a slight romantic relationship with G’Mal, a simple Wakandan man, which ended when G’Mal (who was really Cannibal) was killed by the skrull version of Brother Voodoo.  It is also worth noting that Shuri defeated Radioactive Man, but she did so by using the very powerful weapon, the Ebony Blade. 

Morlun vs the new Black Panther

In Dark Reign, Shuri is nominated to take up the Panther mantle by Queen Ororo.  She successfully went through all of the trials, and achieved a special leaf that granted her access to the Panther God.  However, instead of giving her access to the powers of her heritage, the Panther God furiously scolded Shuri.  She was told that her jealousy towards her brother, and arrogance in her God's presence have cost her the title of Black Panther, for good. Nevertheless, when Wakanda faced complete annihilation at the hands of Morlun, Zawavari convinced Shuri that Wakanda had just one possibility to survive. The country relied too much in modern weapons and technology, as much as Shuri relied in her training skills, but both of them forgot their ancient roots. Convinced that this was her destiny, Shuri took the Panther's mantle to face the country's mortal enemy and defend her brother.

Alternate Realities

Earth-2301

Shuri is...DOOM!