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Black Panther (2016-2008) #1
by Brian Stelfreeze, Ta-Nehisi Coates
I was hoping to be blown away by this, but I have some reservations. I did some research on the titular character before starting, but was still left feeling confused by the multiple timelines and all the introductions. We never really get much time with any of the characters, so I didn't feel much of a connection to anyone. I'm not really sure how many of the characters and timelines are being brought forward from previous Black Panther narratives, but it seems like, by hiring Ta-Nehisi Coates, and by revamping the series, they are trying to pull in a new audience. And for that reason I was a bit thrown off that they didn't give us newbies a more solid entry point.
That said, everything starts to gel in the final issue, when, during a meeting, T'Challa learns about Tetu's origin story and we as readers get a clear description of what is happening with Aneka and Ayo, renegade Dora Milaje. Everything made a lot more sense after a reread.
I will say that this is an interesting and intriguing representation. There is a lot going on here that I am excited to unpack. I think that perhaps some of the confusion of the narrative is a result of Coates' inexperience writing in this medium, so I wouldn't be surprised if this series gets progressively better.
That said, everything starts to gel in the final issue, when, during a meeting, T'Challa learns about Tetu's origin story and we as readers get a clear description of what is happening with Aneka and Ayo, renegade Dora Milaje. Everything made a lot more sense after a reread.
I will say that this is an interesting and intriguing representation. There is a lot going on here that I am excited to unpack. I think that perhaps some of the confusion of the narrative is a result of Coates' inexperience writing in this medium, so I wouldn't be surprised if this series gets progressively better.