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Ultimate Black Panther (2024)
Ultimate Black Panther, Vol. 1: Peace and War
The dawn of Marvel's new Ultimate Universe continues with a brand new vision of the Black Panther and Wakanda!
In the wake of ULTIMATE INVASION, Khonshu and Ra — the force known together as Moon Knight — are seeking to expand their brutal control of the continent of Africa. In response, the lone bulwark against them, the isolated nation of Wakanda, will send forth its champion…its king…the Black Panther! After Moon Knight’s forces attack the stronghold of Wakanda, T’Challa can no longer resist Shuri and the Dora Milaje’s calls to action. Grieving and enraged, the Panther demands to know who has been leaking information about Wakanda to their enemy…and the source shocks him to his core. Plus: A prophecy about T’Challa threatens to upend the war — and all of Wakandan life!
COLLECTING: Ultimate Black Panther (2024) 1-6
In the wake of ULTIMATE INVASION, Khonshu and Ra — the force known together as Moon Knight — are seeking to expand their brutal control of the continent of Africa. In response, the lone bulwark against them, the isolated nation of Wakanda, will send forth its champion…its king…the Black Panther! After Moon Knight’s forces attack the stronghold of Wakanda, T’Challa can no longer resist Shuri and the Dora Milaje’s calls to action. Grieving and enraged, the Panther demands to know who has been leaking information about Wakanda to their enemy…and the source shocks him to his core. Plus: A prophecy about T’Challa threatens to upend the war — and all of Wakandan life!
COLLECTING: Ultimate Black Panther (2024) 1-6
152 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2024
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Bryan Edward Hill
373 books74 followersBryan Hill is a screenwriter, photographer, tv writer, and director. He is known for his work on the DC show TITANS and for his work in comics, most notably his outings on DETECTIVE COMICS, POSTAL, AMERICAN CARNAGE, KILLMONGER and ANGEL.
His writing is infused with esoteric principles, which can also be found in his photography and music.
He lives and works in Los Angeles.
His writing is infused with esoteric principles, which can also be found in his photography and music.
He lives and works in Los Angeles.
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February 26, 2025
I'm invested now.
I've not been this interested in a Black Panther comic since the days of Christopher Priest's run.
This is the Ultimate Universe (new one, not old one), and due to Maker's interference, the regular ebb and flow of superheroes was stopped here. <--until Tony Stark did all the spoilery things that you need to read about elsewhere.
And by elsewhere, I mean Ultimate Invasion.
But that doesn't matter as much in Wakanda because they cut themselves off from most of the world anyway.
Without spoiling anything, there is someone (we don't know who yet) in T'Challa's inner circle who has sold him and their entire nation out.
Why?
Don't know yet.
What we do know is that the betrayal looks to be imminent and intimate.
And I want to find out what happens next!
My only complaint is that the artists switch up midway through. And while I loved Stefano Caselli, I was disappointed when Carlos Nieto took over.
Recommended.
I've not been this interested in a Black Panther comic since the days of Christopher Priest's run.
This is the Ultimate Universe (new one, not old one), and due to Maker's interference, the regular ebb and flow of superheroes was stopped here. <--until Tony Stark did all the spoilery things that you need to read about elsewhere.
And by elsewhere, I mean Ultimate Invasion.
But that doesn't matter as much in Wakanda because they cut themselves off from most of the world anyway.
Without spoiling anything, there is someone (we don't know who yet) in T'Challa's inner circle who has sold him and their entire nation out.
Why?
Don't know yet.
What we do know is that the betrayal looks to be imminent and intimate.
And I want to find out what happens next!
My only complaint is that the artists switch up midway through. And while I loved Stefano Caselli, I was disappointed when Carlos Nieto took over.
Recommended.
August 26, 2024
The story didn’t do much for me, it just seemed like the usual ‘Wakanda’s-in-peril-but-it’ll-be-fine-because-they’re-the-greatest’ malarkey, but the artwork was nice.
June 6, 2025
A great edition to the Ultimate Universe. Great artwork, familiar characters, and interesting things to come.
The Kingdom of Wakanda remains hidden, but what happens when the people of Africa are under attack. Two rebels protect what and who they can. Will King T'Challa stand with them? Can he trust them when he has spies and assassins within his own kingdom?
The book is a great mix of science and tradition, not unlike Wakanda itself. Deities, mutants, science, tradition, and politics. Battle lines will be drawn. The book finishes with character art and a varient covers gallery.
The Kingdom of Wakanda remains hidden, but what happens when the people of Africa are under attack. Two rebels protect what and who they can. Will King T'Challa stand with them? Can he trust them when he has spies and assassins within his own kingdom?
The book is a great mix of science and tradition, not unlike Wakanda itself. Deities, mutants, science, tradition, and politics. Battle lines will be drawn. The book finishes with character art and a varient covers gallery.
February 1, 2025
This was ok
June 13, 2024
The first volume of Marvel’s “Ultimate Black Panther” represents a strong, confident and – dare I say – impressively UNIQUE debut.
In a day and age where it feels like too many comic creators are content to rest on their laurels and merely repeat the same narrative beats across characters and storylines, writer Bryan Hill and artist Stefano Caselli do yeoman’s work in setting up a core story and character dynamics across these first 4 issues that feel genuinely a.) fully thought-out and b.) distinct from any and all other “versions” of the Black Panther mythos. Honestly, it’s refreshing to read a new take on Black Panther that both “feels” like the character and world that we love, yet is JUST different enough in both details and overall execution to not feel like yet another rehash.
Good, good stuff, and a VERY welcome addition to Marvel’s strong new Ultimate universe line, one that - quality-wise - I think sits right alongside their new Ultimate “Spider-Man” and “X-Men” series.
Count me all in.
In a day and age where it feels like too many comic creators are content to rest on their laurels and merely repeat the same narrative beats across characters and storylines, writer Bryan Hill and artist Stefano Caselli do yeoman’s work in setting up a core story and character dynamics across these first 4 issues that feel genuinely a.) fully thought-out and b.) distinct from any and all other “versions” of the Black Panther mythos. Honestly, it’s refreshing to read a new take on Black Panther that both “feels” like the character and world that we love, yet is JUST different enough in both details and overall execution to not feel like yet another rehash.
Good, good stuff, and a VERY welcome addition to Marvel’s strong new Ultimate universe line, one that - quality-wise - I think sits right alongside their new Ultimate “Spider-Man” and “X-Men” series.
Count me all in.
May 30, 2024
I think this might be my favorite of the Ultimate Universe stories so far, other than the event that kicked it all off of course. The political intrigue and the character work is just so well done in this one. And while the X-Men story may have superior art we’re 3 issues deep and I fail to see how it connects or has any importance to the wider universe. So this is the what one to me. The Spider-Man one just isn’t doing it for me.
May 1, 2025
I admit it's intriguing....new takes on Storm and Killmonger but the story didn't really move along and it just didn't seem different enough for an Ultimate title
January 2, 2025
Ultimate Black Panther is still very much a traditional Black Panther tale (T'Challa needs to stop someone bad from getting into Wakanda), but the fun little twists in the world-building make this a far better read than other recent Black Panther fare. See, for example: Killmonger and Storm as a (possibly!) heroic couple who team up with BP.
This book also ties into the greater Ultimate universe by featuring Moon Knight (now two godly dudes) as the villain. He/they already control the rest of Africa, and now they want Wakanda too (). T'Challa works with Okoye (wife) and Shuri (still sister) to defend his land, though there's plenty of sizzling conflict between the three of them.
The action, pacing, and world-building are all great. I'm very much in for this version of Black Panther. The only true knock I have against this book is that it ends basically mid-scene. I understand that cliffhangers are a comic book tradition, but this one's a bit much.
This book also ties into the greater Ultimate universe by featuring Moon Knight (now two godly dudes) as the villain. He/they already control the rest of Africa, and now they want Wakanda too (). T'Challa works with Okoye (wife) and Shuri (still sister) to defend his land, though there's plenty of sizzling conflict between the three of them.
The action, pacing, and world-building are all great. I'm very much in for this version of Black Panther. The only true knock I have against this book is that it ends basically mid-scene. I understand that cliffhangers are a comic book tradition, but this one's a bit much.
December 15, 2024
A solid introduction to this part of the Ultimate world, far removed from the more urban issues of Spidey.
The very regal interpretation of the main protagonists is a classic not called into question here. The novelty will probably come more from the reuse of 2 other characters linked to Black Panther.
Having said that, this volume is kinda frustrating, because although the foundations have been laid, basically nothing much has happened...
The very regal interpretation of the main protagonists is a classic not called into question here. The novelty will probably come more from the reuse of 2 other characters linked to Black Panther.
Having said that, this volume is kinda frustrating, because although the foundations have been laid, basically nothing much has happened...
December 11, 2024
Marvels "Ultimate" line continues to get the job done. I hear these are all selling well, and are amassing a decent following. I really liked this take on BP.
Wakanda has recently emerged and become known to the African continent, and his people and other Africans are under constant threat from terrorists that fall under the Konshu, and Ra regimes that the Maker has given control of Africa. So we get some good old Moon knight Vs. Black Panther. Shuri has allied with her brother. Kill Monger and Storm have been kicking around. And all together this is a great take. And pretty easy origin tale to follow.
Some of these alternate/other world books are so hard to follow, but the ultimate re-launch has been an easy jumping on point for once.
Wakanda has recently emerged and become known to the African continent, and his people and other Africans are under constant threat from terrorists that fall under the Konshu, and Ra regimes that the Maker has given control of Africa. So we get some good old Moon knight Vs. Black Panther. Shuri has allied with her brother. Kill Monger and Storm have been kicking around. And all together this is a great take. And pretty easy origin tale to follow.
Some of these alternate/other world books are so hard to follow, but the ultimate re-launch has been an easy jumping on point for once.
November 7, 2024
Коли Марвел тільки анонсували які серії будуть в новому Алтімейт всесвіті то тривалка про Пантеру одразу стала найбільш очікуваною для мене. Причиною для цього був Браян Гілл на сценарії, який до того написав, досить непогану, лімітку "Killmonger" про одного з ворогів Пантери. Тож давайте якою вийшла перша пригода Алтімейт Чорної Пантери.
Зав'язка полягає в тому, що поки Творець знаходиться поза зоною досяжності аватари Ра та Хоншу починають з якоюсь метою нападати й нищити міста в Африці, про що дізнається Тчалла й вирішує особисто глянути, що й до чого.
Взагалі концептуально історія є непоганою, однак щодо подій в перших чотирьох номерах є дещо парадоксальною оскільки в них вроді й відбувається щось, що є цікавим, як, наприклад замахи на життя Тчалли й пізніше Окоє, чи коли нам показують, що з аватарами працює хтось з оточення Тчалли, але й одночасно історія стоїть на місці й відчуваються неймовірно розтягнутою. І я розумію, що частина з тривалості арки пішла на представлення нових персонажів та закидування гачків на майбутнє, але, як на мене, можна було б і краще.
Ситуація налагоджується у двох останніх номерах арки. У ній ми дізнаємося, про макґафін за яким полюють аватари та на що він здатен, а в останньому ж номері місцевий Місячний Лицар починає переконувати людей, що він є Богом для того, щоб переманити жителів Африки на свій бік та зруйнувати віру людей в Тчаллу.
Щодо малюнку то перші чотири номери були намальовані Стефано Каселлі, в той час, як над двома останніми працював Карлос Ніето. Загалом непогано, але нічого особливого якщо чесно, відмічу тільки те, що робота Каселлі мені сподобалася більше.
Взагалі ось ця ідея з прив'язкою до повернення Творця, на мою думку, вилазить боком для серій оскільки авторам доводиться розтягувати історію до дванадцяти номерів, що тут, що в Павуці, плюс з того, що я чув то в Іксах ситуація не краща.
Загалом першу арку Алтімейт Чорної Пантери можу описати як окейний середнячок, за рахунок двох останніх номерів які мені сподобалися. Сподіваюся, що далі серія стане кращою.
Зав'язка полягає в тому, що поки Творець знаходиться поза зоною досяжності аватари Ра та Хоншу починають з якоюсь метою нападати й нищити міста в Африці, про що дізнається Тчалла й вирішує особисто глянути, що й до чого.
Взагалі концептуально історія є непоганою, однак щодо подій в перших чотирьох номерах є дещо парадоксальною оскільки в них вроді й відбувається щось, що є цікавим, як, наприклад замахи на життя Тчалли й пізніше Окоє, чи коли нам показують, що з аватарами працює хтось з оточення Тчалли, але й одночасно історія стоїть на місці й відчуваються неймовірно розтягнутою. І я розумію, що частина з тривалості арки пішла на представлення нових персонажів та закидування гачків на майбутнє, але, як на мене, можна було б і краще.
Ситуація налагоджується у двох останніх номерах арки. У ній ми дізнаємося, про макґафін за яким полюють аватари та на що він здатен, а в останньому ж номері місцевий Місячний Лицар починає переконувати людей, що він є Богом для того, щоб переманити жителів Африки на свій бік та зруйнувати віру людей в Тчаллу.
Щодо малюнку то перші чотири номери були намальовані Стефано Каселлі, в той час, як над двома останніми працював Карлос Ніето. Загалом непогано, але нічого особливого якщо чесно, відмічу тільки те, що робота Каселлі мені сподобалася більше.
Взагалі ось ця ідея з прив'язкою до повернення Творця, на мою думку, вилазить боком для серій оскільки авторам доводиться розтягувати історію до дванадцяти номерів, що тут, що в Павуці, плюс з того, що я чув то в Іксах ситуація не краща.
Загалом першу арку Алтімейт Чорної Пантери можу описати як окейний середнячок, за рахунок двох останніх номерів які мені сподобалися. Сподіваюся, що далі серія стане кращою.
June 16, 2025
Ultimate Black Panther Vol. 1 is a bold and ambitious reimagining that sets the tone for a darker, more mythic take on Wakanda and its protector. T’Challa is thrust into a leadership role that feels weighty and dangerous, and the stakes are raised early with an unexpected—and very fun—twist: a looming conflict with Khonshu and Ra.
The world-building is rich and raw, blending political tension with spiritual warfare in a way that feels both grounded and epic. The art is striking throughout, delivering a gritty, kinetic energy that matches the tone of the story perfectly.
What really stands out is how fresh this feels without abandoning the core of who Black Panther is. T’Challa is still regal and calculating, but he’s also deeply conflicted—and that adds depth to both the character and the larger narrative.
A strong first volume with serious potential. Looking forward to seeing where this mythic, high-stakes direction goes next.
The world-building is rich and raw, blending political tension with spiritual warfare in a way that feels both grounded and epic. The art is striking throughout, delivering a gritty, kinetic energy that matches the tone of the story perfectly.
What really stands out is how fresh this feels without abandoning the core of who Black Panther is. T’Challa is still regal and calculating, but he’s also deeply conflicted—and that adds depth to both the character and the larger narrative.
A strong first volume with serious potential. Looking forward to seeing where this mythic, high-stakes direction goes next.
February 6, 2025
Ultimate Black Panther, Vol. 1 feels like a weird choice in the relaunch of the Ultimate universe. Everything about it felt so detached from the world at large. I say that, but part of me fights back and respects that Marvel made sure to have diverse representation from the start in this new universe. I can get behind that, and to be fair, I did enjoy the book. I think the artwork was great. The new character designs were especially cool. The story itself did not feel groundbreaking, but it was enough to keep me interested. The take on Moon Knight, the introduction of Killmonger and Storm, the dynamics of T'Challa and his family... these were all things that worked for me. When it comes down to it, this doesn't make me any more excited about the Ultimate universe relaunch, but it is a solid enough story on its own.
October 6, 2024
Ultimate Black Panther is the second title to spin out of Jonathan Hickman's relaunch of the Ultimate Universe, featuring a (somewhat) new look for the King of Wakanda. The premise follows the events of Ultimate Invasion, where the African continent is overseen by Ra and Khonshu, two powerful entities on the Maker's Council. Only the Kingdom of Wakanda remains defiant against the two godlike beings, which soon plunges the kingdom on the precipice of war. T'Challa's burden grows heavier as the border tribes grow restless from Ra and Khonshu's encroaching forces, and he soon finds himself working alongside with unlikely allies like Killmonger and Storm to keep his enemies at bay. At the heart of the conflict is a mysterious element in the form of a green ore, said to have landed on the continent alongside vibranium, the alien metal that has granted Wakanda supremacy over most other nations in the world. It's a fun setup, but unfortunately that's all this first volume is. It's a fairly slow moving series though that isn't to say I haven't enjoyed it for the most part.
Stefano Caselli handles the art on the first four issues while Carlos Nieto does issues #5-6. Their work is mostly serviceable, with some decent designs on the characters. Some of the female characters do have a bit of a similar look with their only distinction being their hairstyles, but the costume designs are generally well done. The backgrounds have been lackluster in my opinion, something that does undo a bit of the world-building in the series so far. And that aside, this doesn't really feel like a version of Black Panther that's new in any kind of way, with the exception of the villains he faces. It's the lack of distinction to its 616 counterpart that makes this the weaker title in the current lineup of Ultimate titles, but the following issues have begun to get a bit more interesting.
Stefano Caselli handles the art on the first four issues while Carlos Nieto does issues #5-6. Their work is mostly serviceable, with some decent designs on the characters. Some of the female characters do have a bit of a similar look with their only distinction being their hairstyles, but the costume designs are generally well done. The backgrounds have been lackluster in my opinion, something that does undo a bit of the world-building in the series so far. And that aside, this doesn't really feel like a version of Black Panther that's new in any kind of way, with the exception of the villains he faces. It's the lack of distinction to its 616 counterpart that makes this the weaker title in the current lineup of Ultimate titles, but the following issues have begun to get a bit more interesting.
August 21, 2024
While I was very excited for a team like Hill and Caselli to deliver a big, new Black Panther tale, this is taking too damn long to get going.
Getting this issue by issue each month, I can feel the decompression. While most of these first six issues are scene setting, it's getting nowhere quickly, and a lot of talking heads in-between multiple pages of chases and kicks.
Maybe if I binge read this months later on MU I'll stop being so critical of its pace. But for now, it's not impressing me much.
Getting this issue by issue each month, I can feel the decompression. While most of these first six issues are scene setting, it's getting nowhere quickly, and a lot of talking heads in-between multiple pages of chases and kicks.
Maybe if I binge read this months later on MU I'll stop being so critical of its pace. But for now, it's not impressing me much.
November 11, 2024
Carlos Nieto and Stefano Caselli’s art coupled with David Curiel’s vivid colour work take a 3-star story and elevate it easily to four stars. This book is lovely to look at, and full of intricate design, from the clothes to the architecture. Outstanding work.
The script is also my favourite work of writer Bryan Hill, whose work hasn’t resonated with me in the past. These characters are interesting, if perhaps waiting to be further fleshed out. The good news is that there’s plenty of room to grow and explore.
Sign me up for more!
The script is also my favourite work of writer Bryan Hill, whose work hasn’t resonated with me in the past. These characters are interesting, if perhaps waiting to be further fleshed out. The good news is that there’s plenty of room to grow and explore.
Sign me up for more!
July 29, 2025
4.5
Another great title from the Ultimates line. Some of Marvel's best comics, currently.
King does the most impressive job I've seen of balancing being a warrior king with political intrigue and more personal and personable interactions. The supporting cast is great, too. Plus all of it is a larger part of the Ultimate-line meta story.
The notion of vibranium having a conscienceness works. Compare to "adamantine" in the current Wolverine book, which comes across as rediculous and forced.
Another great title from the Ultimates line. Some of Marvel's best comics, currently.
King does the most impressive job I've seen of balancing being a warrior king with political intrigue and more personal and personable interactions. The supporting cast is great, too. Plus all of it is a larger part of the Ultimate-line meta story.
The notion of vibranium having a conscienceness works. Compare to "adamantine" in the current Wolverine book, which comes across as rediculous and forced.
April 3, 2025
I have never made the jump into a black panther ongoing and this ultimate universe reboot felt like the right time to give it a try. While having the similar themes of a typical black panther story, I enjoyed the ultimate take on the characters and who is set up as the first villain. The art is solid and does a great job of displaying the speed of the black panther in the fight scenes. I’m going to check out the next volume and see where this goes.
April 29, 2025
I quite like the central premise of Wakanda in a resources war with personified gods Ra and Khonshu, and the artwork in this volume is sublime with some great character designs. I do feel like it has a tendency to end an issue on a cliffhanger and then not directly pick that up in the next one; this makes sense with the format of this Ultimate universe and the issues being set in each month concurrently, but it does make the storytelling feel truncated when reading this as one volume versus single issues.
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November 8, 2024Interesting concept that wakanda still existing in the makers universe and a different side to tachalla and kill monger you got to love the ultimate universe
December 10, 2024
I was hoping for a big weird swing like the other ULTIMATE titles, but this is sort of just the club remix of the Black Panther we know and love.
March 31, 2025
Definitely a lot of setup, but still interested to see where it goes!
April 28, 2025
Loving the new ultimate universe.
Sadly this book has a more exciting premise than its events.
So many dynamics in here with I can’t wait to explore as the series goes on but man, these issues just need some time to breathe. I like the Konshu and Ra stuff but I’d much rather see T’Challa just talking with his wife, sister and all-time Queen Storm.
Storm is the best part of this book. Ultimate Storm is so peak guys. Please give her more to do in these books.
Sadly this book has a more exciting premise than its events.
So many dynamics in here with I can’t wait to explore as the series goes on but man, these issues just need some time to breathe. I like the Konshu and Ra stuff but I’d much rather see T’Challa just talking with his wife, sister and all-time Queen Storm.
Storm is the best part of this book. Ultimate Storm is so peak guys. Please give her more to do in these books.
August 12, 2024
I like this section of the Ultimate universe. It's definitely a step up from Ultimate X-Men but doesn't soar near as high as Ultimate Spider-Man which is the crown triumph of this new universe.
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February 10, 2025I'm intrigued by the new Ultimate Universe, even if I think Marvel are cowards for not calling it the Ultimate Ultimate Universe. And I like Black Panther, and I really like Moon Knight, a revision of whom is the antagonist here. So I thought I'd give this a go despite never really clicking with Bryan Hill's stuff, and as such it's at least partially on me how little I enjoyed this. But the way the dialogue consists almost entirely of people delivering portentous trailer-voice phrases at each other ("Commanding the winds. Nice skill to have." "A connection isn't a skill. It's a responsibility." I opened at random just now, got that – and what's worse is that for a moment I thought, no, that's uncharacteristically light, doesn't capture the full Rings Of Power plod of this)? That isn't good. The tweaks to mainstream continuity don't really connect, because they're all delivered in similarly leaden tones, so it should matter that Okoye is now T'challa's queen, but when they still talk like monarch and general, no sense of intimacy, so what? Worse, it's not even internally consistent. T'chaka is alive when we begin, but introduced as the former king, yet once he meets his inevitable demise, people keep saying the king is dead. Is the world beyond the borders aware of Wakanda's existence? The answer varies from page to page. And I don't mind the idea of the name Moon Knight being applied to a terrorist faction (it's not like Marc doesn't have a deeply chequered past), but it could at least be a slightly more thematic one; this is just another Marvel secret army with generic henchgoons enforcing the will of two factory-setting megalomaniacs. And visually Caselli looks like modern Marvel default, the most noticeable alteration being that you can now see the Panther's mouth when he's in costume, a change both impractical and slightly goofy. Entirely underwhelming.
October 13, 2024
Good art, but the usual pandering empty storyline on how good and great wakanda & the black panther is.
August 29, 2024
This is a pretty fun book and I really liked it, but yeah its very decompressed and if you read it monthly you will have a lot of complaints as its clearly written to be read in trades or collected editions. Here we see another Wakanda under threat by outside forces and I love this is like a new beginning as you see the villains involved aka Ra and Khonshu, and the world of BP and Wakanda and its really well done, some old concepts given new life and new elements like the typical sisterhood of magic, called "Vodu-Khan" here, being introduced.
It also helps you give T'challa a great motivation and how he fights these villains and yeah he has to discover about the opposite of Vibranium and what it is, and it becomes a major thing in the story and makes sense like if Vibranium is life, whats its opposite and I remember in main universe 616, they introduced Reverbium in the ASM comics but never did much with it, so maybe its that or something else definitely, but this is gonna be a major element of the series thats for sure.
The new villains are interesting as well, they are gods and the way they're built up, they could be some of the best new villains for BP to go up against and that excites me! Also I love his dynamic with the other characters and in particular how Storm and KM are introduced here, they are diff. not antagonists and they add another layer of contradictions to BP mythos and with whats been hinted to come, oh there is gonna be some great drama lol!
But yeah, a fun volume, with a lot of potential, but is slow if you read in single issues, and has a ton of world building and high stakes with BP right in the middle of it haha! Read it for sure!
It also helps you give T'challa a great motivation and how he fights these villains and yeah he has to discover about the opposite of Vibranium and what it is, and it becomes a major thing in the story and makes sense like if Vibranium is life, whats its opposite and I remember in main universe 616, they introduced Reverbium in the ASM comics but never did much with it, so maybe its that or something else definitely, but this is gonna be a major element of the series thats for sure.
The new villains are interesting as well, they are gods and the way they're built up, they could be some of the best new villains for BP to go up against and that excites me! Also I love his dynamic with the other characters and in particular how Storm and KM are introduced here, they are diff. not antagonists and they add another layer of contradictions to BP mythos and with whats been hinted to come, oh there is gonna be some great drama lol!
But yeah, a fun volume, with a lot of potential, but is slow if you read in single issues, and has a ton of world building and high stakes with BP right in the middle of it haha! Read it for sure!
January 4, 2025
Of the three new Ultimate comics I've read so far (the others being Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Married With Children and Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 1: Fears and Hates) this was my least favorite, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit.
My biggest problem was that compared to the other two, it felt like this changed the least compared to what I know of the mainline Black Panther comics, which admittedly isn't that much. But Wakanda's still a technologically-advanced, hidden nation in Africa, T'Challa is still its king and the titular Black Panther, and they're struggling with the desire to remain isolated from the troubles of the rest of the world with the obligation to help those in need, particularly Africans that are being exploited by Khonshu and Ra.
I'm still looking forward to seeing where the next volume goes.
My biggest problem was that compared to the other two, it felt like this changed the least compared to what I know of the mainline Black Panther comics, which admittedly isn't that much. But Wakanda's still a technologically-advanced, hidden nation in Africa, T'Challa is still its king and the titular Black Panther, and they're struggling with the desire to remain isolated from the troubles of the rest of the world with the obligation to help those in need, particularly Africans that are being exploited by Khonshu and Ra.
I'm still looking forward to seeing where the next volume goes.
August 5, 2025
Bryan Edward Hill's take on Black Panther, Wakanda, and Africa in general is a breath of fresh air for the Ultimate Universe.
There's a lot of world building in these six short issues, with new versions of T'Challa, Shuri, Okoye, Storm, and Killmonger on display, while returning characters Ra and Khonshu from Ultimate Invasion serve as the villains of the piece.
The political undertones are there, but there's plenty of mysticism and superheroics on display as well. Every issue broadens the scope of the book until by the end of the six issues we're basically watching a country-wide war unfold, which is definitely exciting for what comes next. There's definitely a sense that this is one part of a much bigger story.
The artwork is shared by Stefano Caselli, who is always superb, and Carlos Nieto, whose art looks so similar to Caselli's that I might not have noticed the change if not for already knowing it wasn't him. The world of Wakanda has a unique look for both the world itself and the characters that inhabit it that both artists really make their own.
All four of the Ultimate books have established themselves as something new and different to each other, and Black Panther is no exception.
There's a lot of world building in these six short issues, with new versions of T'Challa, Shuri, Okoye, Storm, and Killmonger on display, while returning characters Ra and Khonshu from Ultimate Invasion serve as the villains of the piece.
The political undertones are there, but there's plenty of mysticism and superheroics on display as well. Every issue broadens the scope of the book until by the end of the six issues we're basically watching a country-wide war unfold, which is definitely exciting for what comes next. There's definitely a sense that this is one part of a much bigger story.
The artwork is shared by Stefano Caselli, who is always superb, and Carlos Nieto, whose art looks so similar to Caselli's that I might not have noticed the change if not for already knowing it wasn't him. The world of Wakanda has a unique look for both the world itself and the characters that inhabit it that both artists really make their own.
All four of the Ultimate books have established themselves as something new and different to each other, and Black Panther is no exception.
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