This October, a number of acclaimed writers and artists throughout the comic book industry will come together to highlight the rich tapestry of the Black Panther's homeland like never before in Wakanda, a brand-new limited series.
Spinning out of recent events in John Ridley's epic Black Panther run, T'Challa is no longer welcome in the land he once ruled. Who is this proud nation without its king? This exciting new miniseries answers that question and more as each issue spotlights a different Wakandan character as they rise up to protect their great nation in exciting new stories by a wide range of creators.
In Wakanda #1, writer Stephanie Williams and artist Paco Medina will start things off with an in-depth tale about T'Challa's genius younger sister and former Black Panther, Shuri. Shuri proves that being without the Black Panther doesn't mean Wakanda is without heroes to protect it - and that there is a reason she too once wielded the power.
"I’ve been such a huge fan of the Black Panther over the years, especially the evolution and expansion of the women of Wakanda," Williams says. "It’s truly an honor to kick off the new series with the Shuri story I wrote. I hope I can add to her and Wakanda’s already impressive lore."
Each issue of Wakanda will also contain a "History of the Black Panthers" backup story by writer Evan Narcisse and artist Natacha Bustos, providing for the first time anywhere a definitive overview of all the Wakandans who have held the mantle of the Black Panther.
"I've been a fan of the charm and scale of Natacha Bustos' work for a long time and am thrilled to collaborate with her on a new look at Wakanda's history," Narcisse notes. "The tale we're telling will give readers a deeper look at how the Black Panthers of the past led the Unconquered Realm to glory and left a wondrous legacy that Emperor T'Challa still embodies."
The first issue of Wakanda arrives on October 12, meaning the series launches right in time for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's release in theaters the following month. Check out some cover art below by Mateus Manhanni, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, and Nic Klein.