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sandraselvas's review
4.0
This is more like a 3.5, or hell, even a 4. Much better than the first issue and equally stunning. It remains a bit confusing for me, but I'm excited to continue reading T'Challa's story.
kiwi2watermelon's review
4.0
After reading the first part I was intrigued to see where this story would go. I must say I didn't find the second part as thrilling. A lot of times I was confused by the story line and background information I seemed to need but didn't get.
I will, however, continue the series.
I will, however, continue the series.
tbr_the_unconquered's review
3.0
Not there yet, two volumes down and I am yet to get to the full rhythm of what it all means for the Wakandans and their King. Only fragments of what is going on has been revealed and that is just not enough to fully gauge the goings on.
Until volume #3.
Until volume #3.
cmcwhite_357's review
5.0
Understanding leadership is the most important duty of any man after he learns THE most important characteristic: to think for ones self.
This is the thing lost to T'Challa that haunts him most now. In this episode the seminal ,moment comes when he goes alone to do battle and I'm the conflict recalls the words of S'Yan who said "...Power lies not in what a king does, but in what his subjects believe he might do." By showing your strength you also show your limitations and that too shows your weakness. This should be a lesson for all of us as we watch president l electioneering and world leaders flex on each other. It's not how loud one can be or how much might you wield. It's the ability fluency and draw men to your call without needing to show the size of your gun. In another book I'm reading called "This Savage Song" by Victoria Schwab the principal character speaks to this very simply "... She'd seen a documentary once, on cult leaders, and the traits that made them so effective. One of the most important features was a commanding presence. Too many people thought that meant being loud, but in truth, it meant someone who didn't need to be loud." I believe this is a lesson T'Challa will need to learn because his full frontal assault on his people isn't working. It's only pushing people further away.
This is the thing lost to T'Challa that haunts him most now. In this episode the seminal ,moment comes when he goes alone to do battle and I'm the conflict recalls the words of S'Yan who said "...Power lies not in what a king does, but in what his subjects believe he might do." By showing your strength you also show your limitations and that too shows your weakness. This should be a lesson for all of us as we watch president l electioneering and world leaders flex on each other. It's not how loud one can be or how much might you wield. It's the ability fluency and draw men to your call without needing to show the size of your gun. In another book I'm reading called "This Savage Song" by Victoria Schwab the principal character speaks to this very simply "... She'd seen a documentary once, on cult leaders, and the traits that made them so effective. One of the most important features was a commanding presence. Too many people thought that meant being loud, but in truth, it meant someone who didn't need to be loud." I believe this is a lesson T'Challa will need to learn because his full frontal assault on his people isn't working. It's only pushing people further away.
leonicka's review
4.0
The women are quickly becoming the best part of this series for me. The art and story, albeit sparse, has given me enough glimpses of Shuri, Aneka, Ayo and Zenzi for me to be captivated.
Would still prefer to read this as a trade though.
Would still prefer to read this as a trade though.
marisacarpico's review
4.0
Better than the first. I still think Coates is trying to do too much in each issue, but at least I'm starting to get a handle on the story now. Oddly, T'Challa is still the weakest element, but I like the nation as allegory stuff and the vengeful lesbian warrior plot enough to want to keep going.
reviewsmayvary's review
4.0
I find these earlier issues of this series a little hard to follow without the larger context. I wish I had gotten them in trade paper back rather than as singles.
theresidentbookworm's review
4.0
The Best of: Black Panther #2
1. "Thandiwe, when they come for you, do not scream. Do not plead. Do not cry, for your cries are but song to them." This scene was so emotional and profound to me, and it's just great writing.
2. The Midnight Angels saving the day and being complete badasses about it. Also, Aneka talking to the little girl: "You deserved so much more, little flower. You deserved a Wakanda that cherished you." Ayo promising, "But this is the Wakanda we have. And while the Midnight Angels breathe, I swear to you... they shall all pay."
3. The little romantic scene betweem Aneka and Ayo and Aneka's plan. I love these too so much! I ship it.
4. Black Panther's speech about the power of a king and where it comes from: "The day after I became king, S'yan offered a single piece of wisdom. 'Power lies not in what a king does, but in what his subjects believe he might do.' This was profound. For it meant that the majesty of kings lay in their mystique... not in their might."
5. Also, his realization about his own subject's power: "I wish he'd told me not just of the power of kings, but of the might of the people. I wish he'd warned me that they, too, have secrets. They, too, have mysteries. They, too, possess a power of their own."
6. The scene between Tetu and his father about the best way to make Wakanda a better country. I could understand both sides: Tetu, a young man who's seen too much violence in his country, who is desperate for change and willing to do anything to achieve it, a young man who is rightfully angry, and his father, a man who's old and wise, who has seen violence and knows its downfalls.
7. Black Panther's revelation about his own true self: "I was wrong. My enemy is not a beguiler, but a revealer. She brings out of us all the awful feelings that we have hidden away. And makes them manifest. So I know now that this is who I am. Might. Shame. Rage. And now they know, too."
1. "Thandiwe, when they come for you, do not scream. Do not plead. Do not cry, for your cries are but song to them." This scene was so emotional and profound to me, and it's just great writing.
2. The Midnight Angels saving the day and being complete badasses about it. Also, Aneka talking to the little girl: "You deserved so much more, little flower. You deserved a Wakanda that cherished you." Ayo promising, "But this is the Wakanda we have. And while the Midnight Angels breathe, I swear to you... they shall all pay."
3. The little romantic scene betweem Aneka and Ayo and Aneka's plan. I love these too so much! I ship it.
4. Black Panther's speech about the power of a king and where it comes from: "The day after I became king, S'yan offered a single piece of wisdom. 'Power lies not in what a king does, but in what his subjects believe he might do.' This was profound. For it meant that the majesty of kings lay in their mystique... not in their might."
5. Also, his realization about his own subject's power: "I wish he'd told me not just of the power of kings, but of the might of the people. I wish he'd warned me that they, too, have secrets. They, too, have mysteries. They, too, possess a power of their own."
6. The scene between Tetu and his father about the best way to make Wakanda a better country. I could understand both sides: Tetu, a young man who's seen too much violence in his country, who is desperate for change and willing to do anything to achieve it, a young man who is rightfully angry, and his father, a man who's old and wise, who has seen violence and knows its downfalls.
7. Black Panther's revelation about his own true self: "I was wrong. My enemy is not a beguiler, but a revealer. She brings out of us all the awful feelings that we have hidden away. And makes them manifest. So I know now that this is who I am. Might. Shame. Rage. And now they know, too."
snixo048's review
4.0
Coates is killing it with this series. It is an amazing reimagining of this character. The story is well written and quite beautiful at times. The art is almost always good (a few places where things seem a bit rushed) but in general the art is the perfect complement to the storytelling. I'm already devouring volume 3.