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iffer's review
4.0
Nnedi Okorafor rapidly develops not only the character of Shuri, but as is fitting with the character and lore of Wakanda being complex and interdependent, also lightning depicts the diverse cultural and political facets, sometimes collaborative and sometimes at odds, of Wakanda. Okarafor is both subtle and unabashed in presenting her beliefs while simultaneously writing a fun comic book story that doesn't take itself too seriously. I love all of the cover art, both the regular and variant covers. I'm on the fence about the interior art, which has a retro, 90ish feel with matte color and thick pencil lines.
emeelee's review
3.0
Gosh, how gorgeous is this cover?? Unfortunately, the inner artwork is not as nice; it's got a sort of retro feel, though the colors are great throughout. I like that I can hear Letitia Wright's voice as Shuri in my head while I'm reading.
I'm so excited for Shuri to have her own series, and I'm really looking forward to see where this story will go. This first issue doesn't accomplish much other than giving background (of Coates' Black Panther run) and setting the stage for the upcoming plot. If you already know the background then there isn't much new in this issue, but if you're not familiar with the previous BP runs this should be a good primer for you for Shuri.
I'm so excited for Shuri to have her own series, and I'm really looking forward to see where this story will go. This first issue doesn't accomplish much other than giving background (of Coates' Black Panther run) and setting the stage for the upcoming plot. If you already know the background then there isn't much new in this issue, but if you're not familiar with the previous BP runs this should be a good primer for you for Shuri.
lauren_endnotes's review
4.0
Much-anticipated and a promising start to this new series starring Shuri, the scientist/engineer and princess of Wakanda! I liked that Okorafor built some new elements into Shuri, and didn't rely just on what people knew from the Black Panther film. Excited to see how this story develops!
4.5/5
4.5/5
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
It feels like an eternity that we’ve been waiting for the Shuri series to drop…but realistically it’s only been eight months at most. I mean, Black Panther came out THIS YEAR. Seriously. That’s how long this year has been.
Anyway. Moving on. The cover for Shuri is absolutely fantastic. It catches your eyes right away, so even if you weren’t counting down the days for its release it’s unlikely that you would have missed it. The artwork inside is different from the cover. It’s sort of retro, but it also feels like it has an African influence to the colors and style, so it fits in well.
The issue took the time to explain some of the events that Shuri has gone through in comic books previously. This is really helpful, as I know I didn’t think to track down all that information down beforehand, and I’m sure I’m not the only one.
I’ll admit that the series isn’t quite what I expected…but I still adored it. I liked their way of explaining why Shuri has had to do certain things (trying not to flat out spoil one of the plots here) while still having fun with her character. More than that though, I love that they kept the events and ties to the other Wakandan series that happened recently. That was both bold and smart (and it may get people to go back and read that so they have a better grasp of the material).
I’ll be curious to see where this series will go, and how long certain events will be in place. Can’t wait for the next issue!
Anyway. Moving on. The cover for Shuri is absolutely fantastic. It catches your eyes right away, so even if you weren’t counting down the days for its release it’s unlikely that you would have missed it. The artwork inside is different from the cover. It’s sort of retro, but it also feels like it has an African influence to the colors and style, so it fits in well.
The issue took the time to explain some of the events that Shuri has gone through in comic books previously. This is really helpful, as I know I didn’t think to track down all that information down beforehand, and I’m sure I’m not the only one.
I’ll admit that the series isn’t quite what I expected…but I still adored it. I liked their way of explaining why Shuri has had to do certain things (trying not to flat out spoil one of the plots here) while still having fun with her character. More than that though, I love that they kept the events and ties to the other Wakandan series that happened recently. That was both bold and smart (and it may get people to go back and read that so they have a better grasp of the material).
I’ll be curious to see where this series will go, and how long certain events will be in place. Can’t wait for the next issue!
librosamoralibros's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kickbackyak's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
octavia_cade's review
3.0
The start of a new series, and I liked it. I have to say I'm not particularly interested in Shuri's feelings of irritation at being compared to her brother - I mean, it's a common enough storyline and I feel like I've read it too often, even reflective of real life as it often is. I much prefer the joy Shuri takes in science (the "little Saurons" made me laugh). The most interesting thing here, though, was the Elephant's Trunk: the deliberately diverse group of women gathered to shape policy behind the scenes. That's something I'm particularly interested in reading more about.