Coates has left no doubt he can write a comic book. Black Panther #1 was a good read. Stelfreeze's art was eye candy. The reveal at the end was satisfying to behold though it begs a major question. Still not a fan of the Wakandan on Wakandan violence as I would prefer a Wakanda against the world theme (not literally the planet but external threats). I think we have something positive to talk about once more people get to read the comic book later on today.
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Cautious optimism...as usual I am right with you brother! I must say the book oozes a luxurious quality. The sumptuous art lives up to the glimpses we've been afforded thus far. Whatever your take on the subject matter, the writing is an able compliment to the art, or vice versa? On first read it would seem Coates and Marvel, however altruistically, are providing a view of Wakanda that may just bolster BP sales figures by appealing to an emerging, previously unsolicited demographic...female consumers - - newcomers and established fans alike. With the Dora prominently featured up front and throughout, the Midnight Angels, Ramonda (nice to get clarification on the relationship), and...Shuri...Coates presents the women of Wakanda as three dimensional characters with presence and voice and there's a female bad as well.
The book feels rich even compared to the credible work being done in Ultimates! Unfortunately, I'm not rich so, I hope the $4.99 price tag is an anomaly; I didn't even realize it until Kip brought it up! Fortunately, one of my LCSs offers a discount to customers during their birthday month! Truth be told, the rich quality and nice extras made the elevated price less bitter of a pill.
All in all, a promising start as despite more internal Wakandan strife, we see it is clearly the result of foreign, super-powered influence and we get to see what T'Challa is attempting to do to resuscitate Wakanda and...... Shuri. Essentially, if Coates T'Challa can turn Wakanda's current situation around, perhaps we'll have something?
Peace,
Mont