Coates crafted an appropriate ending to a story that introduced a smart, self-aware, noble hero of color for a new, savvy generation. Read Full Review

Representative of the series thus far, Black Panther #12 is a political drama, with eloquent and layered dialogue by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and beautifully staged artwork. There are some moments where characters don’t feel quite like themselves, and some that feel like revelations. There are some references to T’Challa’s deep supporting cast that hint at what’s to come, and an electric final page. It is a fitting conclusion to a season that, while a little overlong, has given a new perspective on the Black Panther and the man that bears the mantle. Read Full Review

Pretty good for an all-talk issue. Definite cerebral drama. Much more organic aftermath issue compared to EXM this week. Hopefully next ish footnotes if Storm is before or after IvX here.

T'Challa is finally ready to take the plunge from ruler to figurehead. We'll see where this takes Wakanda.

The end of the great Wakandan rebellion births a new republic and suggests a new role for the Orphan King. It's a slow and talky issue, but that's hardly surprising based on what's come before. The ideas are as interesting as ever, and there's definitely a sense of closure to this year-long odyssey. I think Brian Stelfreeze has tried to reflect the changes by tweaking his T'Challa design. This Panther looks like more of a man than a god, and I doubt it's accidental. After a three-issue break from Mr. Stelfreeze, though, it also produces some double takes: "Wait, *that's* T'Challa now?"

When will T'Challa snap out of this and be decisive? The comic should be titled "The Second Guesser". If he wants to be a super hero he should act like it, if a king than act like a king.