Sometimes a clear split within an issue can be for the best, allowing two plotlines to feel distinct as they build to the larger hold. In Ultimate Black Panther #5, that idea is executed thanks to the use of a central MacGuffin, the green orb. Hill's script uses the item as an axis for splitting the story between T'Challa's journey of exploration into Wakanda's past and Shuri's second battle with the proxies of Khonshu. Read Full Review

I love the art, just like I did from the last issue. I love the hair styles, on Shuri, O k o y e, and Storm. They are all different, and realistic to what Black women usually wear their hair. I also like that each panel is very bright, and as the reader, appreciate that. Read Full Review

Ultimate Black Panther #5 directs all eyes to the mysterious green orb with a demonstration of its power. Bryan Hill's story has intriguing moments, but the lack of clarity about the green orb diminishes the stakes, and the plodding pace promises this title will continue to tread water for months to come. This comic looks great, and there's a cool idea at its heart, but the arc is too slow, and the hook is too weak. Read Full Review

There's not much in the way of action this issue, but the book does a solid job of making a massive exposition dump visually interesting. Read Full Review