THE BLACK PANTHER IS NO LONGER WELCOME IN WAKANDA! Who is this proud nation without its king? This exciting new miniseries answers that question as each issue spotlights a different fan-favorite Wakandan character. First up: Shuri proves that being without the Black Panther doesn't mean Wakanda is without heroes to protect it - and that there is a reason she too once wielded the power. Plus, part one of the "History of the Black Panthers" backup story, providing for the first time anywhere a definitive overview of every Wakandan who has ever held the mantle of the Black Panther!
Rated T+
Overall, Wakanda #1 is an excellent debut issue which shows why fans have loved the birthplace of T'Challa, even before the movies. The stories by Williams and Narcisse, are funny, powerful and resonating. The art by the different creators are awesome. Altogether, a must buy for Black Panther fans. Read Full Review
‘Wakanda' #1 gives us two fantastic looks at the well-known characters that inhabit this powerful fictional land and an in-depth look at the history and culture that makes it stand apart in the Marvel Universe. Giving readers a better look at this nation without the filter of seeing things from the Black Panther's point of view is a fantastic choice and pays off wonderfully already. Read Full Review
The story has a good pace and leaves you wanting more, all that you would want in and introductory story. Well worth a look even if you were not super into this series in the past. Read Full Review
Even the biggest Black Panther fans will find key information to learn from the story, and the addition of annotations allows readers to search out the original comics they appeared in. Read Full Review
Shuri shines in a story that pits her against longtime Spider-Man foe the Rhino. Read Full Review
This issue is kind of a mixed bag, with Shuri stepping up to deal with a threat, but never really explaining what is actually happening, followed up by some fun canon-welding. Read Full Review
Liked a lot more the second part. But still the "main" part is interesting enough for now.
The history lessons at the back are fun, and the art's solid all the way through.
The script for the A story was hard for me to swallow, though. I know I'm over-sensitive to stilted dialogue, but I'm pretty sure there's an objective problem with this prose that goes beyond personal taste.