I'll say what I said at the beginning of this series. Rise of the Black Panther is the perfect origin for newcomers and a great start to retelling the legacy of Wakanda. It's definitely a must-read for anyone looking to jump into the world of Black Panther. Every hero should have a book like this that so gracefully retells their origins and greatest adventures. Respect to Narcisse, Coates, Renaud, and Pina for treating Black Panther with such care. Read Full Review

T'Challa wraps up his business by bringing down Killmonger in an action-heavy finale. Action-heavy is fine, but unfortunately, it doesn't counterbalance a sudden shortage of the thoughtful ideas that made this title great. Instead, it tries to make do with a slab of "preemptive war" thinking cribbed from the MCU Black Panther. The result is an ending that definitely feels like a bit of a low note.