As you are no doubt aware there has been an increase inactivity here at the HEF due to the migration of many of those who post at CBR's Black Panther thread. This process was spearheaded by our very own Ezyo. As you are one of the primary architects of the modern Black Panther era, heads would very much appreciate hearing from you.This thread is a great idea! I"m signing in!
Since you have made it clear that you are not at liberty to comment on the writers of the Black Panther who came after you, how about elaborating on any ideas you had with T'Challa and Doom post the ambush; the plans you may have had for the evolution of Shuri; your next story line post Deadliest of the Species; any more tales of Wakanda's past etc...
Let's have a meet and greet. Maybe a little Q&A. New and old posters are looking forward to hearing from you.
Cool thread! Mr. Hudlin, I'm interested in your thoughts on a follow up to Flags of Our Fathers. Were there ever any ideas or prelim work done on that front?I had plans for a mini series with a teenage T'Challa meeting up with Logan, Tony Stark, The Winter Soldier and Janet Van Dyne.
I'd love to see Azzari team up with Invaders or perhaps have a run in with Orson Randall.
Mr Hudlin, what made you come up with the idea of Shuri?Thank you!
I think she's a great addition to the Panther mythos and she now stands as a strong character in her own right.
I only have one question:Probably. But not having the stress of planning out several years worth of stories made the opportunity less daunting.
If you'd known your book was going to be an ongoing from the beginning, would you have done anything differently?
Mr. Hudlin, it's an honor to have this platform to communicate with you.I love Monica and think the way she's been written over the past couple of years by several writers has been encouraging. She's a very powerful character and I think she and Blue Marvel are a great match, just like T'Challa and Ororo.
My question:
If Storm hadn't been available, would you have moved forward with Monica Rambeau as T'Challa's love interest and eventual wife?
I only have one question:Probably. But not having the stress of planning out several years worth of stories made the opportunity less daunting.
If you'd known your book was going to be an ongoing from the beginning, would you have done anything differently?
Hey RH great to see you poking your head in the BP forum again, I guess I'll follow up Tures question,Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
If you were still on board with Marvel what was your idea for the encounter after T'Challa was ambushed by Doom? Alot of people as you are likely aware, were very dissatisfied with Mayberrys ending as it felt insulting to see T'Challa not only lose S'yan (a great character I thought) and Wakandans, but also he gets his ass kicked by Doom then thanks him for teaching him and Wakanda a lesson before destroying the Vibranium.
So again what was your idea for round two for T'Challa and Doom
Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
Hey RH great to see you poking your head in the BP forum again, I guess I'll follow up Tures question,Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
If you were still on board with Marvel what was your idea for the encounter after T'Challa was ambushed by Doom? Alot of people as you are likely aware, were very dissatisfied with Mayberrys ending as it felt insulting to see T'Challa not only lose S'yan (a great character I thought) and Wakandans, but also he gets his ass kicked by Doom then thanks him for teaching him and Wakanda a lesson before destroying the Vibranium.
So again what was your idea for round two for T'Challa and Doom
What a great GIF! Hilarious.Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
([url]http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yV6EUHTQXHc/U9j2vpEXfHI/AAAAAAAAEEE/m6UbtdXH0bQ/08-21-52-cDXIAmk%25255B4%25255D.gif?imgmax=800[/url])
Oh my god. We actually were supposed to have nice things.. :'(
We just needed you in charge for a few more months
Now that.. would of been an event. Seriously I would love to see a Wakanda vs the world go on. They just need to let you stay on for another year to tell that story.Oh man, I have no idea. Depends on the story of the film. I wrote WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER so a fan who knew nothing could find out all they needed to know. After the film, there will be a need for another trade that is a non-origin story that is accessible to the new fan. Maybe one that involves high profile characters in the MCU.
Last question for me at the moment, of marvel gave you another 6 part mini (let's say after the huge movie debut) what story would you tell to get people fresh off the hype of the movie into Tchallas story
We don't own these characters. As writers, we each make our contribution to the greater mythos, and keep it moving.Hey RH great to see you poking your head in the BP forum again, I guess I'll follow up Tures question,Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
If you were still on board with Marvel what was your idea for the encounter after T'Challa was ambushed by Doom? Alot of people as you are likely aware, were very dissatisfied with Mayberrys ending as it felt insulting to see T'Challa not only lose S'yan (a great character I thought) and Wakandans, but also he gets his ass kicked by Doom then thanks him for teaching him and Wakanda a lesson before destroying the Vibranium.
So again what was your idea for round two for T'Challa and Doom
Dear Mr Hudlin,
Having read your response as regards how things were supposed to have played out between T'Challa and Doom, why in the hell did Maberry go down the path he did by totally chomping T'Challa and the BP mythos out?
I really wish you hadn't left the BP book when you did because a succession of writers have more or less erased all of the tremendous work you did.
Ican't stand T'Challa as he's being portrayed now.
Mr Hudlin, thanks for popping in to answer a few questions.The real solution is to create more villains that have an organic relationship with the star of the book. The truth is, most heroes don't have enough perfect opponents. Batman has the most, and even his list gets weak three movies in.
What I liked about your run was that you had T'Challa interact with the greater MU instead of just isolating him away in a small corner.
One of the things I would like to see is T'Challa having a better and stronger rogues gallery. Other than Klaw and Killmonger, there aren't many that really stand out. I've always said that BP needed his own Sinister Six, a team that could challenge him on every level. Are there any Marvel villains that you would have added to his list of rogues and if so, who?
Dear Mr. Hudlin.I don't know yet.
Will you being doing any east coast conventions or book signings?
Oh lawd >:(You mean the top 5 Marvel stories of all time?
Your Top 5 marvel stories/arcs/runs?
Now that.. would of been an event. Seriously I would love to see a Wakanda vs the world go on. They just need to let you stay on for another year to tell that story.Oh man, I have no idea. Depends on the story of the film. I wrote WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER so a fan who knew nothing could find out all they needed to know. After the film, there will be a need for another trade that is a non-origin story that is accessible to the new fan. Maybe one that involves high profile characters in the MCU.
Last question for me at the moment, of marvel gave you another 6 part mini (let's say after the huge movie debut) what story would you tell to get people fresh off the hype of the movie into Tchallas story
Oh lawd >:(You mean the top 5 Marvel stories of all time?
Your Top 5 marvel stories/arcs/runs?
Mr Hudlin, thanks for popping in to answer a few questions.The real solution is to create more villains that have an organic relationship with the star of the book. The truth is, most heroes don't have enough perfect opponents. Batman has the most, and even his list gets weak three movies in.
What I liked about your run was that you had T'Challa interact with the greater MU instead of just isolating him away in a small corner.
One of the things I would like to see is T'Challa having a better and stronger rogues gallery. Other than Klaw and Killmonger, there aren't many that really stand out. I've always said that BP needed his own Sinister Six, a team that could challenge him on every level. Are there any Marvel villains that you would have added to his list of rogues and if so, who?
It's easy to create those characters, but the major companies don't design fair compensation packages to justify giving them that much IP (intellectual property). So you see the same characters from the pre-artists rights era.
Hey RH great to see you poking your head in the BP forum again, I guess I'll follow up Ture's question,
If you were still on board with Marvel what was your idea for the encounter after T'Challa was ambushed by Doom? Alot of people as you are likely aware, were very dissatisfied with Mayberrys ending as it felt insulting to see T'Challa not only lose S'yan (a great character I thought) and Wakandans, but also he gets his ass kicked by Doom then thanks him for teaching him and Wakanda a lesson before destroying the Vibranium.
So again what was your idea for round two for T'Challa and Doom
Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
([url]http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yV6EUHTQXHc/U9j2vpEXfHI/AAAAAAAAEEE/m6UbtdXH0bQ/08-21-52-cDXIAmk%25255B4%25255D.gif?imgmax=800[/url])
Oh my god. We actually were supposed to have nice things.. :'(
We just needed you in charge for a few more months
Mr Hudlin, thanks for popping in to answer a few questions.The real solution is to create more villains that have an organic relationship with the star of the book. The truth is, most heroes don't have enough perfect opponents. Batman has the most, and even his list gets weak three movies in.
What I liked about your run was that you had T'Challa interact with the greater MU instead of just isolating him away in a small corner.
One of the things I would like to see is T'Challa having a better and stronger rogues gallery. Other than Klaw and Killmonger, there aren't many that really stand out. I've always said that BP needed his own Sinister Six, a team that could challenge him on every level. Are there any Marvel villains that you would have added to his list of rogues and if so, who?
It's easy to create those characters, but the major companies don't design fair compensation packages to justify giving them that much IP (intellectual property). So you see the same characters from the pre-artists rights era.
Honestly I'm kinda shocked that BP and HYDRA don't have many encounters. Flags of our Fathers touched on this(good min!) and it gave us a great villain with a great name -Armless Tiger-Man! He shouldbe in somebody's book somewhere.
I did my own fan-fic story with him titled ARMLESS TIGER MAN: ARMED TO THE TEETH!
Never say never, I love BP, but that's not really what Marvel does. They move writers around to avoid burn out. Personally, I'm focused more on creator owned properties. Mark Millar is very inspiring to me.Now that.. would of been an event. Seriously I would love to see a Wakanda vs the world go on. They just need to let you stay on for another year to tell that story.Oh man, I have no idea. Depends on the story of the film. I wrote WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER so a fan who knew nothing could find out all they needed to know. After the film, there will be a need for another trade that is a non-origin story that is accessible to the new fan. Maybe one that involves high profile characters in the MCU.
Last question for me at the moment, of marvel gave you another 6 part mini (let's say after the huge movie debut) what story would you tell to get people fresh off the hype of the movie into Tchallas story
Alright sorry let me change it up, if marvel greenlight whatever you wanted, (I'm talking Coates level promo and pushing) and 2 seasons atleast of comics guaranteed with no fear of cancelation, and not Being able to finish your story, would you write BP for them again
Okay...damn. I got to put real thought into that. Can't answer too quickly.Oh lawd >:(You mean the top 5 Marvel stories of all time?
Your Top 5 marvel stories/arcs/runs?
Yessir
Armless Tiger Man was a golden age character. Once you read his description, and see what he looks like, how do you NOT use him? It's insane. Who thinks of that?Mr Hudlin, thanks for popping in to answer a few questions.The real solution is to create more villains that have an organic relationship with the star of the book. The truth is, most heroes don't have enough perfect opponents. Batman has the most, and even his list gets weak three movies in.
What I liked about your run was that you had T'Challa interact with the greater MU instead of just isolating him away in a small corner.
One of the things I would like to see is T'Challa having a better and stronger rogues gallery. Other than Klaw and Killmonger, there aren't many that really stand out. I've always said that BP needed his own Sinister Six, a team that could challenge him on every level. Are there any Marvel villains that you would have added to his list of rogues and if so, who?
It's easy to create those characters, but the major companies don't design fair compensation packages to justify giving them that much IP (intellectual property). So you see the same characters from the pre-artists rights era.
Honestly I'm kinda shocked that BP and HYDRA don't have many encounters. Flags of our Fathers touched on this(good min!) and it gave us a great villain with a great name -Armless Tiger-Man! He shouldbe in somebody's book somewhere.
I did my own fan-fic story with him titled ARMLESS TIGER MAN: ARMED TO THE TEETH!
BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...First of all, I love everything about this post. Hilarious.The Vibranium Trumpet *** Sounding the alarm... *** The Vibranium Trumpet *** Sounding the alarm... ***
REGINALD HUDLIN BREAKS HIS SILENCE
([url]http://hudlinentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Reggie-Thinker.jpg[/url])
The HEF is on fire due to the increased activity generated by true Black Panther enthusiasts, some of whom migrated from CBR. The exodus was led by HEF's own Ezyo and brought over some of the best posters and thread starters CBR had to offer. This flurry of posts caught the attention of one R to the H (trademark Supreme Illuminati, used with permission... we hope) and we got the exclusive.
After years of coping with the disaster that was Doomwar and witnessing T'Challa's pathetically pyrrhic victory over Doom, Mr. Hudlin told us what he had in store for the Black Panther v Doom round three and we quote.Hey RH great to see you poking your head in the BP forum again, I guess I'll follow up Ture's question,
If you were still on board with Marvel what was your idea for the encounter after T'Challa was ambushed by Doom? Alot of people as you are likely aware, were very dissatisfied with Mayberrys ending as it felt insulting to see T'Challa not only lose S'yan (a great character I thought) and Wakandans, but also he gets his ass kicked by Doom then thanks him for teaching him and Wakanda a lesson before destroying the Vibranium.
So again what was your idea for round two for T'Challa and Doom
Mr. Hudlin's reply was one of unprecedented proportions and the wish fulfillment of all BP fans. He said.Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
It was Mortal Man whom exemplified the feelings of us all the best.Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
([url]http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yV6EUHTQXHc/U9j2vpEXfHI/AAAAAAAAEEE/m6UbtdXH0bQ/08-21-52-cDXIAmk%25255B4%25255D.gif?imgmax=800[/url])
Oh my god. We actually were supposed to have nice things.. :'(
We just needed you in charge for a few more months
The question we ask Mr. Hudlin... is it still possible? Will World of Wakanda become World War Wakanda? Inquiring minds want to know.
Shout to all those who made this thread grow. Special thanks to Ezyo for the follow up and extra special appreciation and gratitude to Reginald Hudlin for providing the forum and interacting with us.
Mr. Hudlin,The animated series happened out of a unique set of circumstances. As the executive of a network I could green light a book I was writing, then leave the network and produce it. None of those things are true now, and Marvel's film and television plans are manifest much more concretely. I don't see how a BP animated series fits into that.
In light of the BP franchise's increasing popularity, have you considered bringing back the BP animated series?
Besides the series being great work overall, I felt it was a great way to introduce people to T'Challa and the BP-verse, while greatly contributing in increasing the BP-verse's profile.
Mr. Hudlin,The animated series happened out of a unique set of circumstances. As the executive of a network I could green light a book I was writing, then leave the network and produce it. None of those things are true now, and Marvel's film and television plans are manifest much more concretely. I don't see how a BP animated series fits into that.
In light of the BP franchise's increasing popularity, have you considered bringing back the BP animated series?
Besides the series being great work overall, I felt it was a great way to introduce people to T'Challa and the BP-verse, while greatly contributing in increasing the BP-verse's profile.
Never say never, I love BP, but that's not really what Marvel does. They move writers around to avoid burn out. Personally, I'm focused more on creator owned properties. Mark Millar is very inspiring to me.Now that.. would of been an event. Seriously I would love to see a Wakanda vs the world go on. They just need to let you stay on for another year to tell that story.Oh man, I have no idea. Depends on the story of the film. I wrote WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER so a fan who knew nothing could find out all they needed to know. After the film, there will be a need for another trade that is a non-origin story that is accessible to the new fan. Maybe one that involves high profile characters in the MCU.
Last question for me at the moment, of marvel gave you another 6 part mini (let's say after the huge movie debut) what story would you tell to get people fresh off the hype of the movie into Tchallas story
Alright sorry let me change it up, if marvel greenlight whatever you wanted, (I'm talking Coates level promo and pushing) and 2 seasons atleast of comics guaranteed with no fear of cancelation, and not Being able to finish your story, would you write BP for them again
BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...First of all, I love everything about this post. Hilarious.The Vibranium Trumpet *** Sounding the alarm... *** The Vibranium Trumpet *** Sounding the alarm... ***
REGINALD HUDLIN BREAKS HIS SILENCE
([url]http://hudlinentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Reggie-Thinker.jpg[/url])
The HEF is on fire due to the increased activity generated by true Black Panther enthusiasts, some of whom migrated from CBR. The exodus was led by HEF's own Ezyo and brought over some of the best posters and thread starters CBR had to offer. This flurry of posts caught the attention of one R to the H (trademark Supreme Illuminati, used with permission... we hope) and we got the exclusive.
After years of coping with the disaster that was Doomwar and witnessing T'Challa's pathetically pyrrhic victory over Doom, Mr. Hudlin told us what he had in store for the Black Panther v Doom round three and we quote.Hey RH great to see you poking your head in the BP forum again, I guess I'll follow up Ture's question,
If you were still on board with Marvel what was your idea for the encounter after T'Challa was ambushed by Doom? Alot of people as you are likely aware, were very dissatisfied with Mayberrys ending as it felt insulting to see T'Challa not only lose S'yan (a great character I thought) and Wakandans, but also he gets his ass kicked by Doom then thanks him for teaching him and Wakanda a lesson before destroying the Vibranium.
So again what was your idea for round two for T'Challa and Doom
Mr. Hudlin's reply was one of unprecedented proportions and the wish fulfillment of all BP fans. He said.Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
It was Mortal Man whom exemplified the feelings of us all the best.Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
([url]http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yV6EUHTQXHc/U9j2vpEXfHI/AAAAAAAAEEE/m6UbtdXH0bQ/08-21-52-cDXIAmk%25255B4%25255D.gif?imgmax=800[/url])
Oh my god. We actually were supposed to have nice things.. :'(
We just needed you in charge for a few more months
The question we ask Mr. Hudlin... is it still possible? Will World of Wakanda become World War Wakanda? Inquiring minds want to know.
Shout to all those who made this thread grow. Special thanks to Ezyo for the follow up and extra special appreciation and gratitude to Reginald Hudlin for providing the forum and interacting with us.
Second of all, Doom is in a whole other direction now. There are bigger plans afoot, plans I don't know about, and I'm focused on other things. I just finished a script that Denys is illustrating now.
BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...First of all, I love everything about this post. Hilarious.The Vibranium Trumpet *** Sounding the alarm... *** The Vibranium Trumpet *** Sounding the alarm... ***
REGINALD HUDLIN BREAKS HIS SILENCE
([url]http://hudlinentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Reggie-Thinker.jpg[/url])
The HEF is on fire due to the increased activity generated by true Black Panther enthusiasts, some of whom migrated from CBR. The exodus was led by HEF's own Ezyo and brought over some of the best posters and thread starters CBR had to offer. This flurry of posts caught the attention of one R to the H (trademark Supreme Illuminati, used with permission... we hope) and we got the exclusive.
After years of coping with the disaster that was Doomwar and witnessing T'Challa's pathetically pyrrhic victory over Doom, Mr. Hudlin told us what he had in store for the Black Panther v Doom round three and we quote.Hey RH great to see you poking your head in the BP forum again, I guess I'll follow up Ture's question,
If you were still on board with Marvel what was your idea for the encounter after T'Challa was ambushed by Doom? Alot of people as you are likely aware, were very dissatisfied with Mayberrys ending as it felt insulting to see T'Challa not only lose S'yan (a great character I thought) and Wakandans, but also he gets his ass kicked by Doom then thanks him for teaching him and Wakanda a lesson before destroying the Vibranium.
So again what was your idea for round two for T'Challa and Doom
Mr. Hudlin's reply was one of unprecedented proportions and the wish fulfillment of all BP fans. He said.Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
It was Mortal Man whom exemplified the feelings of us all the best.Black Panther would beat the brakes off Doom to the point even the other super heroes are scared of Panther, leading to him against the world. WWW. World War Wakanda.
([url]http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yV6EUHTQXHc/U9j2vpEXfHI/AAAAAAAAEEE/m6UbtdXH0bQ/08-21-52-cDXIAmk%25255B4%25255D.gif?imgmax=800[/url])
Oh my god. We actually were supposed to have nice things.. :'(
We just needed you in charge for a few more months
The question we ask Mr. Hudlin... is it still possible? Will World of Wakanda become World War Wakanda? Inquiring minds want to know.
Shout to all those who made this thread grow. Special thanks to Ezyo for the follow up and extra special appreciation and gratitude to Reginald Hudlin for providing the forum and interacting with us.
Second of all, Doom is in a whole other direction now. There are bigger plans afoot, plans I don't know about, and I'm focused on other things. I just finished a script that Denys is illustrating now.
Whatever you got going i definitely will pick it up, I like Deny's Artwork
Mr. Hudlin....Wow, that question is harder than the previous one!
While you ponder my previous question on your top 5 Marvel Stories...
Two Doras were killed with Doom sneak attacked T'challa...
was one of the Doras Okoye?
Mr. Hudlin,Great question, but one I cannot answer....yet. But you're on to something with Blood Syndicate. And an Icon & Rocket movie.
If we remove Static from consideration, which Milestone property do you think is most ready to hit the ground running as a feature film or prestige television series? I discount Static since he's already a known and proven entity. Personally, I'd love to see a premium network do something with Blood Syndicate.
I've always felt that Blood Syndicate, as a concept and as an actualized series, "out X-Mens" the X-Men in terms of authenticity and spoke much more directly to the POC/Minority experience while tying in the fantastic. X-Men just seems like a Hollywood bus tour of racism.
Hey there again Mr. Hudlin.The number one job of royalty is the perpetuate the line. That's why I had Panther get married right away. It's number one in the job description.
Let's say that you were writing a 5 year stint on BP and he were still married to Storm. Would you have written them having children at some point? How many?
Hey there again Mr. Hudlin.The number one job of royalty is the perpetuate the line. That's why I had Panther get married right away. It's number one in the job description.
Let's say that you were writing a 5 year stint on BP and he were still married to Storm. Would you have written them having children at some point? How many?
As for kids, see my Black Panther annual, Black To The Future, where they have a gang of kids. Some with powers, some not. So yes, that long into the run, kids are gonna be popping out.
Hey there again Mr. Hudlin.The number one job of royalty is the perpetuate the line. That's why I had Panther get married right away. It's number one in the job description.
Let's say that you were writing a 5 year stint on BP and he were still married to Storm. Would you have written them having children at some point? How many?
As for kids, see my Black Panther annual, Black To The Future, where they have a gang of kids. Some with powers, some not. So yes, that long into the run, kids are gonna be popping out.
Woulda been nice. Kind of surprising that T'Challa doesn't have a kid out there somewhere, other than the alternate reality ones.
Hey there again Mr. Hudlin.The number one job of royalty is the perpetuate the line. That's why I had Panther get married right away. It's number one in the job description.
Let's say that you were writing a 5 year stint on BP and he were still married to Storm. Would you have written them having children at some point? How many?
As for kids, see my Black Panther annual, Black To The Future, where they have a gang of kids. Some with powers, some not. So yes, that long into the run, kids are gonna be popping out.
Woulda been nice. Kind of surprising that T'Challa doesn't have a kid out there somewhere, other than the alternate reality ones.
i think the floating time scale has a lot ot do with it. baby kids are useless for a story (see Danielle Cage)
He does have a kid. A 12-13 year old by way of Monica Lynn.
But it's a big secret. Not even Marvel editorial knows yet. Go figure.
He does have a kid. A 12-13 year old by way of Monica Lynn.
But it's a big secret. Not even Marvel editorial knows yet. Go figure.
Does Monica know? ;D
He does have a kid. A 12-13 year old by way of Monica Lynn.
But it's a big secret. Not even Marvel editorial knows yet. Go figure.
The Dr. Strange Silver Dagger story.
I only know the original by Frank Brunner.The Dr. Strange Silver Dagger story.
Which one? There have been several.
I have a question for you now RH. What are you expecting/ Hoping to see out of the BP solo movie?It's an amazing cast and Ryan is a talented filmmaker, so I expect it will be really good.
Let me rephrase it, is there anything, being a BP fan, that you want to see appear on the big screen? There are plenty of us here that have discussed what we would like to see, be is skybike to some of his Tech such as Dagger's, etc.I have a question for you now RH. What are you expecting/ Hoping to see out of the BP solo movie?It's an amazing cast and Ryan is a talented filmmaker, so I expect it will be really good.
When I was given the opportunity to write the six issue mini-series that became the start of my run on the book, I wrote it as a way to introduce the character to someone who had no previous knowledge of comic books, let alone his history. I didn't know if a movie would ever be made, so this would serve as a model for what one would be.Let me rephrase it, is there anything, being a BP fan, that you want to see appear on the big screen? There are plenty of us here that have discussed what we would like to see, be is skybike to some of his Tech such as Dagger's, etc.I have a question for you now RH. What are you expecting/ Hoping to see out of the BP solo movie?It's an amazing cast and Ryan is a talented filmmaker, so I expect it will be really good.
Is there something you personally want to see happen or be shown in the movie?
Dear Reggie Reg,Thank you! I appreciate your contributions on the site!
I just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for everything that you've done and what you continue to do. To this day, whenever anyone tries to bad mouth BET, I reference your tenure as President as the turning point of the station. It wouldn't be the station that it is now if it wasn't for the changes that you started. That's fact!
Most BET haters hate just to hate or haven't paid attention since the early 90s.
That's all. I don't want or need to ask you anything.
I just wanted to say thank you.
Hey Mr Hudlin, hope you are doing well this fine day. A few questions for you.My older brothers read comics so I can't remember a time I didn't read comics. I remember the first comic I bought. We were at the spinner rack and my brothers were grabbing stuff so I asked mom if I could pick one out. I bought a Gold Key Monkees comic. My brothers were disgusted at the choice...they thought it was a waste of 12 cents that could have been spent buying a "real" comic beyond their budget. But I stuck to my guns.
When did you start reading comics?
If you were to do a monthly Black Panther buddy book, what hero would you make his partner(similar to Power Man & Iron Fist)?
What do you think is T'Challa's greatest technological accomplishment?
Thank you and have a great day. 8)
Yo, Reg...have you ever specifically thought of TChalla's skills and physical attributes like strength or speed levels under your pen?I don't really get into the Marvel Guidebook approach to rankings. But I will say Wakanda has mutants. And so do other African nations.
A. Is he slightly weaker, strong as or stronger than Captain America?
B. In terms of intelligences, is TChalla smarter than, smart as, not as smart as or possessed of a different combo of Intelligences than Reed Richards, Maximus, Thanos?
C. Whose senses are shaper insofar as smell touch taste and hearing is concerned: TChalla or Wolverine? [ I would give SIGHT a edge to TChalla ].
D. How rich was TChalla under your pen?
E. Did your Wakanda have mutants?
F. Were you going to revamp old villains or create whole new Rogue Galleries for TChalla, or both? Could you name one new and one old villain you were leaning towards making/using?
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That's all. I don't want or need to ask you anything.
I just wanted to say thank you.
Hey Mr Hudlin, hope you are doing well this fine day. A few questions for you.My older brothers read comics so I can't remember a time I didn't read comics. I remember the first comic I bought. We were at the spinner rack and my brothers were grabbing stuff so I asked mom if I could pick one out. I bought a Gold Key Monkees comic. My brothers were disgusted at the choice...they thought it was a waste of 12 cents that could have been spent buying a "real" comic beyond their budget. But I stuck to my guns.
When did you start reading comics?
If you were to do a monthly Black Panther buddy book, what hero would you make his partner(similar to Power Man & Iron Fist)?
What do you think is T'Challa's greatest technological accomplishment?
Thank you and have a great day. 8)
Hmmmm, a Black Panther buddy book. Panther and Storm? Panther and Cage? Panther and Reed?
Greatest tech accomplishment? One of the Priest ideas like that mother box for Wakandans he made, or those big ass battleships.
Honestly, they were all fun to write. Doing the first arc, actually writing the panther, was unbelievable. Three the Hard Way, with all the heroes helping New Orleans post-Katrina, was a highlight. The marriage arc was history and satisfying, despite hateration. The annual with Storm and T'Challa's family made me just want to write stories set in that time. The story on the Skull gladiator planet was enjoyable because I loved that original story so much, plus I got to put MLK, Malcolm X and the Black Panthers all in one story.Hey Mr Hudlin, hope you are doing well this fine day. A few questions for you.My older brothers read comics so I can't remember a time I didn't read comics. I remember the first comic I bought. We were at the spinner rack and my brothers were grabbing stuff so I asked mom if I could pick one out. I bought a Gold Key Monkees comic. My brothers were disgusted at the choice...they thought it was a waste of 12 cents that could have been spent buying a "real" comic beyond their budget. But I stuck to my guns.
When did you start reading comics?
If you were to do a monthly Black Panther buddy book, what hero would you make his partner(similar to Power Man & Iron Fist)?
What do you think is T'Challa's greatest technological accomplishment?
Thank you and have a great day. 8)
Hmmmm, a Black Panther buddy book. Panther and Storm? Panther and Cage? Panther and Reed?
Greatest tech accomplishment? One of the Priest ideas like that mother box for Wakandans he made, or those big ass battleships.
What was your favorite arc to write during your tenure? which was your least favorite? Also what has been your absolute Favorite feat in T'Challa's publication history?
Yo, Reg...have you ever specifically thought of TChalla's skills and physical attributes like strength or speed levels under your pen?I don't really get into the Marvel Guidebook approach to rankings. But I will say Wakanda has mutants. And so do other African nations.
A. Is he slightly weaker, strong as or stronger than Captain America?
B. In terms of intelligences, is TChalla smarter than, smart as, not as smart as or possessed of a different combo of Intelligences than Reed Richards, Maximus, Thanos?
C. Whose senses are shaper insofar as smell touch taste and hearing is concerned: TChalla or Wolverine? [ I would give SIGHT a edge to TChalla ].
Ohhh OKAY!! Think Gray's Anatomy...cuz ICU.
D. How rich was TChalla under your pen?
E. Did your Wakanda have mutants?
F. Were you going to revamp old villains or create whole new Rogue Galleries for TChalla, or both? Could you name one new and one old villain you were leaning towards making/using?
Honestly, they were all fun to write. Doing the first arc, actually writing the panther, was unbelievable. Three the Hard Way, with all the heroes helping New Orleans post-Katrina, was a highlight. The marriage arc was history and satisfying, despite hateration. The annual with Storm and T'Challa's family made me just want to write stories set in that time. The story on the Skull gladiator planet was enjoyable because I loved that original story so much, plus I got to put MLK, Malcolm X and the Black Panthers all in one story.Hey Mr Hudlin, hope you are doing well this fine day. A few questions for you.My older brothers read comics so I can't remember a time I didn't read comics. I remember the first comic I bought. We were at the spinner rack and my brothers were grabbing stuff so I asked mom if I could pick one out. I bought a Gold Key Monkees comic. My brothers were disgusted at the choice...they thought it was a waste of 12 cents that could have been spent buying a "real" comic beyond their budget. But I stuck to my guns.
When did you start reading comics?
If you were to do a monthly Black Panther buddy book, what hero would you make his partner(similar to Power Man & Iron Fist)?
What do you think is T'Challa's greatest technological accomplishment?
Thank you and have a great day. 8)
Hmmmm, a Black Panther buddy book. Panther and Storm? Panther and Cage? Panther and Reed?
Greatest tech accomplishment? One of the Priest ideas like that mother box for Wakandans he made, or those big ass battleships.
What was your favorite arc to write during your tenure? which was your least favorite? Also what has been your absolute Favorite feat in T'Challa's publication history?
Honestly, they were all fun to write. Doing the first arc, actually writing the panther, was unbelievable. Three the Hard Way, with all the heroes helping New Orleans post-Katrina, was a highlight. The marriage arc was history and satisfying, despite hateration. The annual with Storm and T'Challa's family made me just want to write stories set in that time. The story on the Skull gladiator planet was enjoyable because I loved that original story so much, plus I got to put MLK, Malcolm X and the Black Panthers all in one story.Hey Mr Hudlin, hope you are doing well this fine day. A few questions for you.My older brothers read comics so I can't remember a time I didn't read comics. I remember the first comic I bought. We were at the spinner rack and my brothers were grabbing stuff so I asked mom if I could pick one out. I bought a Gold Key Monkees comic. My brothers were disgusted at the choice...they thought it was a waste of 12 cents that could have been spent buying a "real" comic beyond their budget. But I stuck to my guns.
When did you start reading comics?
If you were to do a monthly Black Panther buddy book, what hero would you make his partner(similar to Power Man & Iron Fist)?
What do you think is T'Challa's greatest technological accomplishment?
Thank you and have a great day. 8)
Hmmmm, a Black Panther buddy book. Panther and Storm? Panther and Cage? Panther and Reed?
Greatest tech accomplishment? One of the Priest ideas like that mother box for Wakandans he made, or those big ass battleships.
What was your favorite arc to write during your tenure? which was your least favorite? Also what has been your absolute Favorite feat in T'Challa's publication history?
Im not gonna lie, three the Hard way, and Little green men Arcs were porbably my favs from your run. They were put together well, and they were fun Adventure type where there was action and excitement that didn't disappoint.
I kow im bombing you with Questions but one thing i always wondered, why weren't you the one to Write See Wakanda and Die? And if you did write it, would it have been much different then Jason Aaron's?
Mr. Hudlin, what was your first Black Panther comic book? Was there a sequel in mind for Flags of Our Fathers? What are the specs (your ideas on the functioning) of the protection totem?The first Black Panther book I read was his debut in the Fantastic Four. My brother Warrington's book. That locked in who the Panther was to me. When I wrote the book I wanted to get back to that feeling.
I know, you feel like William Shatner at a Star Trek convention. Speaking of Star Trek... Gold Key Monkees comic? How could you pass up a Gold Key live action still cover of their Star Trek line? :o
I remember buying three comics with half covers or no covers in a plastic bag for 35 cents. My firsts were...
Werewolf by Night
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Batman
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Black Panther
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Am I the only one amused by the fact that the first two comics have almost the exact same layout? The vampires even LOOK alike....
Mr. Hudlin, thanks for participating in this thread of Q&A. I really enjoy reading your answers as to what your ideas for BP would have been and they give joy and pain in that they confirm what many of us longtime hardcore as well as some new fans who are learning more about the history of this character believed you would have done had you not left the scene. I understand you won't talk about other writers, which is fair. But, whenever I run into someone who says they know the character because of what Coates wrote, I tend to roll my eyes and ask them if they've ever read yours or Christopher Priest's work with BP let alone anything from McGregor, Kirby or even some of the work by McDuffie. Because I feel more BP fans should be aware of how much of the current mythos you have a part in. Even watching the on-screen version of BP by Chadwick Boseman, I see the merging of the Priest/Hudlin depictions of T'Challa and Wakanda (minus Ororo as wife, unfortunately) over anything else. I really hope that more folks go back read some of the writers, like yourself, that actually made BP a bad ass and "A-list" hero in the MU well before he hit the movie screen. To take in the work of ALL writers to see how far the character has come.Honestly, they were all fun to write. Doing the first arc, actually writing the panther, was unbelievable. Three the Hard Way, with all the heroes helping New Orleans post-Katrina, was a highlight. The marriage arc was history and satisfying, despite hateration. The annual with Storm and T'Challa's family made me just want to write stories set in that time. The story on the Skull gladiator planet was enjoyable because I loved that original story so much, plus I got to put MLK, Malcolm X and the Black Panthers all in one story.Hey Mr Hudlin, hope you are doing well this fine day. A few questions for you.My older brothers read comics so I can't remember a time I didn't read comics. I remember the first comic I bought. We were at the spinner rack and my brothers were grabbing stuff so I asked mom if I could pick one out. I bought a Gold Key Monkees comic. My brothers were disgusted at the choice...they thought it was a waste of 12 cents that could have been spent buying a "real" comic beyond their budget. But I stuck to my guns.
When did you start reading comics?
If you were to do a monthly Black Panther buddy book, what hero would you make his partner(similar to Power Man & Iron Fist)?
What do you think is T'Challa's greatest technological accomplishment?
Thank you and have a great day. 8)
Hmmmm, a Black Panther buddy book. Panther and Storm? Panther and Cage? Panther and Reed?
Greatest tech accomplishment? One of the Priest ideas like that mother box for Wakandans he made, or those big ass battleships.
What was your favorite arc to write during your tenure? which was your least favorite? Also what has been your absolute Favorite feat in T'Challa's publication history?
Mr. Hudlin, what was your first Black Panther comic book? Was there a sequel in mind for Flags of Our Fathers? What are the specs (your ideas on the functioning) of the protection totem?The first Black Panther book I read was his debut in the Fantastic Four. My brother Warrington's book. That locked in who the Panther was to me. When I wrote the book I wanted to get back to that feeling.
I know, you feel like William Shatner at a Star Trek convention. Speaking of Star Trek... Gold Key Monkees comic? How could you pass up a Gold Key live action still cover of their Star Trek line? :o
I remember buying three comics with half covers or no covers in a plastic bag for 35 cents. My firsts were...
Werewolf by Night
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Batman
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Black Panther
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The first Panther book I bought was the start of the Killmonger arc. It ended with him being thrown off a cliff.
Yes, I had/have a sequel for Flags of Our Fathers in mind. It is set during T'Challa's teenage years, and it involves Wolverine, Tony Stark, Janet Van Dyne and The Winter Soldier.
If the Gold Key Star Trek was on the spinner rack, they may have been a hard choice between that and the Monkees book. But it wasn't so Monkees it was.
I just saw you got the gig to direct Shadowman, Mr. Hudlin. Cool.
I suppose there's little chance that you are using Priest's version of Michael LeRoi, right?
(I'm probably the only person alive who still owns a copy of his Turok/Shadowman. Even Priest doesn't have a copy. :) )
Hey there Mr Hudlin. Hope you are in good spirits today.
Every writer gives T'Challa a different voice when I read their runs. During yours, who's voice did you hear in your head speaking as T'Challa?
Had your run lasted longer, would you have given T'Challa another sibling at some point?
The BP trailer has elements of many Panther runs, yours included ;D. What were you most proud of seeing and what else would you like to see in the movie?
Hey there Mr Hudlin. Hope you are in good spirits today.
Every writer gives T'Challa a different voice when I read their runs. During yours, who's voice did you hear in your head speaking as T'Challa?
Had your run lasted longer, would you have given T'Challa another sibling at some point?
The BP trailer has elements of many Panther runs, yours included ;D. What were you most proud of seeing and what else would you like to see in the movie?
If/when I heard T'Challa's voice in my head back when I wrote the series, I heard Sidney Poitier. I always felt he's who Jack was drawing when he first designed the character in Fantastic Four. I could be wrong, but that's who the template is to me.
Very quietly, BP has another sibling, who died during Klaw's attack. I had plans for him too.
Hey there Mr Hudlin. Hope you are in good spirits today.
Every writer gives T'Challa a different voice when I read their runs. During yours, who's voice did you hear in your head speaking as T'Challa?
Had your run lasted longer, would you have given T'Challa another sibling at some point?
The BP trailer has elements of many Panther runs, yours included ;D. What were you most proud of seeing and what else would you like to see in the movie?
If/when I heard T'Challa's voice in my head back when I wrote the series, I heard Sidney Poitier. I always felt he's who Jack was drawing when he first designed the character in Fantastic Four. I could be wrong, but that's who the template is to me.
Very quietly, BP has another sibling, who died during Klaw's attack. I had plans for him too.
If you can/want to say, Whats the sibling name?
Hey there Mr Hudlin. Hope you are in good spirits today.
Every writer gives T'Challa a different voice when I read their runs. During yours, who's voice did you hear in your head speaking as T'Challa?
Had your run lasted longer, would you have given T'Challa another sibling at some point?
The BP trailer has elements of many Panther runs, yours included ;D. What were you most proud of seeing and what else would you like to see in the movie?
If/when I heard T'Challa's voice in my head back when I wrote the series, I heard Sidney Poitier. I always felt he's who Jack was drawing when he first designed the character in Fantastic Four. I could be wrong, but that's who the template is to me.
Very quietly, BP has another sibling, who died during Klaw's attack. I had plans for him too.
If you can/want to say, Whats the sibling name?
Hey there Mr Hudlin. Hope you are in good spirits today.
Every writer gives T'Challa a different voice when I read their runs. During yours, who's voice did you hear in your head speaking as T'Challa?
Had your run lasted longer, would you have given T'Challa another sibling at some point?
The BP trailer has elements of many Panther runs, yours included ;D. What were you most proud of seeing and what else would you like to see in the movie?
If/when I heard T'Challa's voice in my head back when I wrote the series, I heard Sidney Poitier. I always felt he's who Jack was drawing when he first designed the character in Fantastic Four. I could be wrong, but that's who the template is to me.
Very quietly, BP has another sibling, who died during Klaw's attack. I had plans for him too.
If you can/want to say, Whats the sibling name?
Arvell. Arvell the Amazing. That's the name.
The questions that came to mind were; would you be willing to mentor or share expertise in detailing how to start and maintain an independent comic book? Details outlining how to start, team needed, how to acquire necessary funds to cover expenses, publishing and distribution. Would Milestone be interested in producing independent creators and their characters?
That is exciting stuff. I hope milestone gets it's traction going
That is exciting stuff. I hope milestone gets it's traction going
I think DC is looking to play catch up with minority heroes. Lion's Forge is rocking it with their line up and DC has been sitting on Milestone.
That is exciting stuff. I hope milestone gets it's traction going
I think DC is looking to play catch up with minority heroes. Lion's Forge is rocking it with their line up and DC has been sitting on Milestone.
Hey Mr Hudlin, I hope your having a good day.
I've always sad that Black Panther needed his own version of a Sinister Six, a team of villains to challenge him at every level:
1. Moses Magnum
2. M'Baku
3. Armless Tiger-Man
4. Windeagle
5. Madam Slay
6. Malice
Those would be my picks for this team.
What team would you envision that could challenge Black Panther?
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.
Agreed 100%.
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.
Agreed 100%.
All day, I agree with the above. I found RH's adjustments to the BP mythos to be absolutely essential ,and deeply satisfying. I absolutely couldn't stand the whole idea of Wakanda being technologically backward, and equally heinous and repulsive the notion of Ramonda being kidnapped and raped. FOR A DECADE OR MORE. I just couldn't stomach that. I knew. Right away. That only a White guy would write that and only White folks and Negropeans...really "Negropee-ons"...would find that vomit even remotely acceptable.
However. I think that finding a plausible explanation for past events that makes BP look better and badder and more brilliant than ever, as opposed to erasing them entirely from the narrative, is a better tactic and requires better writing.
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.
Agreed 100%.
All day, I agree with the above. I found RH's adjustments to the BP mythos to be absolutely essential ,and deeply satisfying. I absolutely couldn't stand the whole idea of Wakanda being technologically backward, and equally heinous and repulsive the notion of Ramonda being kidnapped and raped. FOR A DECADE OR MORE. I just couldn't stomach that. I knew. Right away. That only a White guy would write that and only White folks and Negropeans...really "Negropee-ons"...would find that vomit even remotely acceptable.
However. I think that finding a plausible explanation for past events that makes BP look better and badder and more brilliant than ever, as opposed to erasing them entirely from the narrative, is a better tactic and requires better writing.
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.
Agreed 100%.
All day, I agree with the above. I found RH's adjustments to the BP mythos to be absolutely essential ,and deeply satisfying. I absolutely couldn't stand the whole idea of Wakanda being technologically backward, and equally heinous and repulsive the notion of Ramonda being kidnapped and raped. FOR A DECADE OR MORE. I just couldn't stomach that. I knew. Right away. That only a White guy would write that and only White folks and Negropeans...really "Negropee-ons"...would find that vomit even remotely acceptable.
However. I think that finding a plausible explanation for past events that makes BP look better and badder and more brilliant than ever, as opposed to erasing them entirely from the narrative, is a better tactic and requires better writing.
The last time I looked, Coates wasn't Caucasian and he's written actual Wakandan rape camps into the mythos which Don McGregor never did.
T'Challa was created by two Jewish men and has been written with respect by more than a few writers who happened to be Caucasian such as Geoff Johns and David Liss and even the unfortunately maligned Don McGregor himself.
After all it was Don McGregor who fought tooth and nail to keep T'Challa's supporting cast 99-100% African when Marvel editorial were putting mad pressure to throw some white faces in there just because.
I respect Don McGregor for his contribution to the BP mythos just off of the passion he had for the character in spite of the fact that I was overly enthused with the dragging T'Challa through the barbed wire aesthetic that informed some of his BP work.
He wasn't a hater which is more than can be said for Coates.
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.
Agreed 100%.
All day, I agree with the above. I found RH's adjustments to the BP mythos to be absolutely essential ,and deeply satisfying. I absolutely couldn't stand the whole idea of Wakanda being technologically backward, and equally heinous and repulsive the notion of Ramonda being kidnapped and raped. FOR A DECADE OR MORE. I just couldn't stomach that. I knew. Right away. That only a White guy would write that and only White folks and Negropeans...really "Negropee-ons"...would find that vomit even remotely acceptable.
However. I think that finding a plausible explanation for past events that makes BP look better and badder and more brilliant than ever, as opposed to erasing them entirely from the narrative, is a better tactic and requires better writing.
The last time I looked, Coates wasn't Caucasian and he's written actual Wakandan rape camps into the mythos which Don McGregor never did.
T'Challa was created by two Jewish men and has been written with respect by more than a few writers who happened to be Caucasian such as Geoff Johns and David Liss and even the unfortunately maligned Don McGregor himself.
After all it was Don McGregor who fought tooth and nail to keep T'Challa's supporting cast 99-100% African when Marvel editorial were putting mad pressure to throw some white faces in there just because.
I respect Don McGregor for his contribution to the BP mythos just off of the passion he had for the character in spite of the fact that I was overly enthused with the dragging T'Challa through the barbed wire aesthetic that informed some of his BP work.
He wasn't a hater which is more than can be said for Coates.
There is absolutely NO REDEEMING OF COATES. The sooner and faster and more thoroughly he is off the book? The better. I can't emphasize that enough. Also? I deem Coates to be both a Negropean and a Negro-pee on. I mentioned Negropeans and Negro-pee ons above. So, yeah. We agree TNC isn't White and he wrote the absolute worst rendition of BP that any person of color could ever write.
But I found a plausible write-around of his garbage almost immediately. I think finding a plausible write around is a hallmark of a superior writer, and simply wholesale erasing stuff [ while convenient and in TNC's case is absolutely a good idea; not the best idea imo but a good one ] is both easier and signals a less creative, maybe less intelligent, more complacent approach to the writing material on hand.
So. One way is to erase the whole vomitous pile of yukk from memory. The other ? Is to write around the bad stuff which is 99.999 percent of his garbage, and keep the good. That's what I would do. Because some of the stuff he introduced [ The Force Push, The Ancient Future, the reconnect with Storm, the exploration of Wakanda's Gods and a few other things ] have tremendous potential far beyond the weakness of his writing and T'Chumpaness of his whole getdown.
Take that. And add lots of good stuff. Like CJP did with a lot of the BP mythos [ if not all of it ] is a way that I would go. Whereas an erasure eliminates the potentially incredible stuff that can be done with an actually GOOD writer who REALLY IS A MAJOR FAN of T'Challa.
The Farce Push is an overused gimmick now. Correct me if I'm wrong (I refuse to go back and look) but if I recall correctly, it's never even been named on panel.
The "Ancient Future" is a Dreamtime ripoff that's merely used as an excuse for information dumps.
And the Faux-rishas... are set dressing. And make no sense from either a Marvel perspective (since that pantheon already exists there), a real-life perspective (since he invented most of those names, except the ones he cribbed from Egypt), or even a Wakandan perspective (we have a Panther God, but no White Gorilla God, Lion God, or Crocodile God?). Hell, Ewing has done more work to justify the Progenitors (creators of the Kree, essentially their gods)... and they even LOOK the same.
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I can understand the desire to expand the Wakandan world... but some ideas come with too much baggage to use.
And some writers are too crap to remember. Better by far to let them fade away….
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.Everything posted gets two thumbs way up.
Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.Everything posted gets two thumbs way up.
Mr. Hudlin I'd like to ask what are your thoughts on the rekindling of T'Challa and Ororo's relationship? In your opinion was enough ground work laid to get them back to where you left them? Do you think there's a chance that your vision can still work? If so, are there any things that should be done to bring them closer? Have they hashed all their baggage and gripes out to your liking? Do you think genuine fans of your work and the foundation you laid are wrong to still advocate for them as a couple? Or are they living in a bubble of denial to believe Marvel won't come and smash it to bits all over again? Enquiring minds would love to read your response. Thank you for all you've done.
LMAO yes! I'm wit it!Hey Mr Hundlin. I just became aware of the Milestone issue. I hope things work out for the best for all concerned. On another note, what was your greatest contribution to the mythos and legacy of the Black Panther? I thought the concept of Wakanda being unconquered for 10,000 years, the creation of Shuri, the marriage of Black Panther and Storm and that T'challa's mother was never kidnapped and raped were standouts.Everything posted gets two thumbs way up.
Mr. Hudlin I'd like to ask what are your thoughts on the rekindling of T'Challa and Ororo's relationship? In your opinion was enough ground work laid to get them back to where you left them? Do you think there's a chance that your vision can still work? If so, are there any things that should be done to bring them closer? Have they hashed all their baggage and gripes out to your liking? Do you think genuine fans of your work and the foundation you laid are wrong to still advocate for them as a couple? Or are they living in a bubble of denial to believe Marvel won't come and smash it to bits all over again? Enquiring minds would love to read your response. Thank you for all you've done.
TChalla+Ororo 4 Life...like Mack-10 said. "Foe Life! Foe Liife! T'Choro! Comin thru the MU with stripes!"
Mr Hudlin, we are having a most engaging discussion on qualifying T'Challa's strength as either peak or superhuman. I thought I remember reading during your run that the Black Panther did not use the herb or something to that effect. Was there a reference made about one of the Panthers fighting Cap and T'Challa remarking that it wasn't a fair fight as Cap was enhanced? Would you weigh in on this topic?.
Mr Hudlin, we are having a most engaging discussion on qualifying T'Challa's strength as either peak or superhuman. I thought I remember reading during your run that the Black Panther did not use the herb or something to that effect. Was there a reference made about one of the Panthers fighting Cap and T'Challa remarking that it wasn't a fair fight as Cap was enhanced? Would you weigh in on this topic?.
You might be thinking of "Before the Storm" when Tchalla talks about the fight with some guy during his walk about. But after thinking about it, would Tchalla tell a non Wakandan that they have a herb that can enhance human abilities? I'd think he tell the cover story to keep the state secrets.
He probably wasn't enhanced under McGregor, but at the same time he got beat up by every villain he came across and had to struggle to win. I think a guy managed to pistol whip him in a grocery store. If he wasn't enhanced then, probably wished he was. lol
McGregor, for the good he did sometimes wrote the most whack nonsensical beatings to TChalla. He had an old lady split his scalp with a can..
That being said I'm still under the impression that TChalla enhanced
McGregor, for the good he did sometimes wrote the most whack nonsensical beatings to TChalla. He had an old lady split his scalp...
McGregor, for the good he did sometimes wrote the most whack nonsensical beatings to TChalla. He had an old lady split his scalp with a can..
That being said I'm still under the impression that TChalla enhanced
McGregor, for the good he did sometimes wrote the most whack nonsensical beatings to TChalla. He had an old lady split his scalp with a can..
That being said I'm still under the impression that TChalla enhanced
All of which paled in comparison to Ta Nehisi Coates three years plus of torture porn masquerading as a Black Panther solo.