I look forward to some present day action, and from the way the storyline is bubbling at the end of this issue, it appears as though I may not have to wait long. To this point, however, the pacing seems to follow standard issue Marvel decompressionism. Here's hoping it picks up a bit. Read Full Review

It's pretty clear to me the new volume of Black Panther could easily be a solid read. The potential is there. Between the bubbling conflict with America and the imminent arrival of a certain vampiric Spider-Man foe, there's no reason I shouldn't be foaming at the mouth for the next issue. But the continual poor writing, odd structuring choices, and uninspired art conspire to keep this series well behind the rest of the pack. But hey, what else is new? Read Full Review