Lexus Announces Two Models Inspired Black Panther

Lexus Announces Two Models Inspired Black Panther! Recently Lexus shared a promotional photo for “Black Panther” the superhero crouches on the all-new Lexus LC 500. Furthermore, Lexus and Marvel have teamed up to produce a graphic novel about the Black Panther using the LC500 in a heroic quest. The graphic novel will be written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by emerging graphic artists Scott “Rahzzah” Wilson and Szymon Kudranski and the story is inspired by the balance between human and machine.

“This campaign clicked from the get-go,” said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel’s SVP of global partnerships. “We have this bold, sophisticated hero stepping into the spotlight for the first time, and it’s been a blast to work with the Lexus team to build out a story that’ll familiarize fans with T’Challa as well as his advanced home nation of Wakanda.”

“Marvel continuously captures audiences through charismatic characters and inspiring stories — the ideal fit for Lexus’ mission to craft amazing, engaging experiences,” said Brian Bolain, general manager of Lexus marketing. “And the LC’s aggressive styling, high performance and agile handling are a perfect fit for the Black Panther’s quick, cat-like reflexes and superhuman feats. We’re excited to see the duo in action.”

Now Lexus has created a concept coupe dubbed the Black Panther Inspired LC. This limited-edition model will feature an exclusive deeply saturated, iridescent Structural Blue color anda powertrain that gets an extra boost from vibranium, the mythical ore found only in the Black Panther’s home of Wakanda. This vehicle is the first in a succession of Inspiration Series vehicles Lexus plans to create for each of its flagship models.

“The Inspiration Series takes our flagship products and makes them even more exclusive and distinguished,” said Brian Bolain, general manager, Lexus marketing. “Our collaboration with Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther’ features a technologically advanced blue LC and was the perfect inspiration for the first car in the Series.”

“With  this vehicle,” Bolain added, “we took the LC Inspiration Series vision one step further into a universe that defies reality.”

“This is what it’s all about,” said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel’s senior vice president of global partnerships and marketing. “We’re bringing our two worlds together by letting our imaginations run wild like there are no limits to what’s possible. That’s what Black Panther and the nation of Wakanda represent in the film, and it’s been incredible to work with Lexus as we attempt to re-create that ideology here in our own corner of the universe.”­­

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