With Moon Knight plummeting, the stage is set for a new era of Black Panther. The initial year of Marvel’s Ultimate Black Panther, penned by Bryan Hill and illustrated by Stefano Caselli, delves into the secluded realm of Wakanda and its ruler, King T’Challa, the Black Panther. This vibranium-rich land found itself embroiled in conflict with Ra and Khonshu, collectively known as Moon Knight, who sought control over both the Upper and Lower Kingdoms across Africa. In their quest to annihilate Wakanda under the moon’s glow, T’Challa assembled a tight-knit group of allies: his queen Okoye, sister Shuri, the rebel fighters Erik Killmonger, and Storm.
T’Challa consulted with Matron Imala, who is revered as the Sacred Mother of the Vodu-Khan. She shared information about a mysterious substance that arrived in Africa alongside vibranium, an indestructible element. This unknown substance opposes vibranium and can rapidly speed up the growth of living organisms – a power Ra and Khonshu seized to transform Africa, construct their Kingdom of Khonshu-Ra, and arm their followers who regard Moon Knight as a deity.
In his quest to decipher the mysteries surrounding anti-vibranium, King T’Challa assigned Killmonger and Storm the mission to locate a powerful sorcerer. Simultaneously, Imala pondered whether vibranium was merely a metal or a sentient substance that shared a harmonious bond with Wakanda, leading her to wonder, “Is it Wakanda that controls vibranium, or is it the other way around?
When T’Challa got stabbed with a dagger imbued with anti-vibranium, he started having ominous dreams where he appeared to slay Moon Knight. During this time, a celestial being representing vibranium manifested before T’Challa and stated: “You are one with the vibranium.” On another note, Killmonger and Storm discovered their divine weapon, Inan – the Supreme Sorceress, in the realm of mysticism.
In “Black Panther” #12, T’Challa experienced a vision of violently overpowering Moon Knight and forcing his followers to bow before him under the moonlight. He acknowledged this savage desire for bloodshed as an internal struggle and sought guidance from Imala. She revealed that he was becoming the primary vessel for the divine substance communicating with him, stating, “The moon will rise, and you shall confront Khonshu and Ra.” Before the deadly battle between Black Panther and Moon Knight under the moon could culminate in T’Challa succumbing to the vibranium’s compulsion to slay his adversary, he was prevented by Inan.
Supreme Sorceress warned T’Challa, ‘There seems to be an issue with Vibranum,’ and she added, ‘There may still be time to protect all that you hold dear.’
Previously, Hill mentioned that even though we’re dealing with the Ultimate Universe, there are crucial traits of Black Panther and Wakanda that should persist. In simpler terms, he finds it intriguing because it involves striking a balance between, “What would you do if this was your playground?” and maintaining respect for the essence of these characters, while also introducing some rule-breaking elements.
Hill went on to say, ‘It seems to me that both the essential guidelines and the smaller details are important, but I’m more inclined to experiment with the lesser ones.’
The second year of the comic series, ‘Ultimate Black Panther’, starts in February with issue #13. In March’s issue #14, T’Challa will encounter a new adversary known as the Progenitor. Then, starting from April’s ‘Ultimate Black Panther’ #15, we might see an entirely new suit for T’Challa, one that may not include vibranium. Catch a glimpse of what lies ahead in the second year of ‘Ultimate Black Panther’ below.
Ultimate Black Panther #13
KICKOFF OF BLACK PANTHER’S SECOND YEAR: IT’S GO-TIME! With Moon Knight vanquished and the Maker’s Council in disarray, T’Challa embarks on a mission to uncover the mysteries surrounding vibranium – a discovery that could mean life or death for him! The Sorcerer Supreme might hold the key to revealing the chilling truth about the ominous substance that underpins Wakanda, but her assistance doesn’t come free…
On sale: Feb. 19
Ultimate Black Panther #14
Which one is the originator? The excessive dependence of Black Panther on Vibranium escalates into a dangerous situation as an ancient spirit assaults Wakanda! Only the highest sorcerer, the Supreme Sorcerer, can aid T’Challa in safeguarding Wakanda – and perhaps his very soul – from this malevolent entity!
On sale: March 19
Ultimate Black Panther #15
T’Challa’s Resurgence: The New Black Panther!”
In this gritty, action-packed tale, T’Challa – battered and besieged, finds himself returning to his roots. He needs to revert to fundamental tactics as he gears up for an impending confrontation with adversaries who have masterfully manipulated vibranium and its sinister counterpart against him…
On sale: April 23
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2025-01-22 05:10