New MARVEL KNIGHTS Comic Book Series Announced From BLACK PANTHER Writer Christopher Priest And Joe Quesada

New MARVEL KNIGHTS Comic Book Series Announced From BLACK PANTHER Writer Christopher Priest And Joe Quesada

This June, Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest reunite in Marvel Knights: The World to Come, a six-issue comic book series set in the future of the Marvel Universe and told through the Marvel Knights lens.

By JoshWilding - Mar 17, 2025 04:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Comics

In 1998, the Marvel Knights line breathed new life into the comic book industry and helped redefine Marvel Comics storytelling for the 21st century.

Now, over 25 years later, two of the imprint’s key creators - influential writer, artist and former Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and acclaimed writer Christopher Priest - will present a new evolution of the Marvel Universe under the groundbreaking "Marvel Knights" banner this June in Marvel Knights: The World to Come.

Developed and almost already completed in its entirety, the six-issue series will see Quesada and Priest combine their decades of experience crafting masterful comic book sagas to produce an entirely new vision of the Marvel Universe.

The story begins in Wakanda with startling developments centred around T'Challa, Storm, Shuri, and more that will reverberate across the globe, changing the Marvel mythos as you know it and boldly reinventing its most legendary heroes.

Here's an official description of the first issue: 

The King of Wakanda is DEAD, leaving unguarded the world’s most advanced technology, most precious metal, and a cryptic vault of dark secrets while triggering global conflicts among Marvel’s heroes, villains and mutants. With T’Challa gone and the future of the Marvel Universe teetering on a vibranium knife edge, a tribal challenge ensues for the Wakandan throne and its mysterious victor will emerge as the new leader of Wakanda and usher in THE WORLD TO COME.

Recounting the history behind Marvel Knights, Quesada said, "In September 1998, Marvel Knights Daredevil #1 hit the stands, followed by The Punisher, Inhumans, and Black Panther. Eight months earlier, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nanci Dakesian, and I, along with our creators, spent endless hours and sleepless nights producing the best books we could."

"We knew they looked different - edgier than anything Marvel was publishing at the time - but in a struggling comic book industry, there was no guarantee anyone would notice. We were confident they’d do well, but we didn’t anticipate the overwhelming fan reaction or the lasting impact Marvel Knights would have on Marvel."

"Fast forward to October 2017 - my best bud, mentor, and Marvel Knights Black Panther writer (and, for my money, the best writer in comics), Christopher Priest, pitched me an idea rooted in his original Marvel Knights take on T’Challa and Wakanda," the former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief continued. "It was insane, beautiful, and edgy as hell. I told him I had to draw it - and that we should go even bigger."

"Priest delivered an opus - a journey that lets us - and fans - celebrate those original books while taking familiar characters to new and unexpected places. I haven’t had this much fun drawing a project since Marvel Knights Daredevil #1," Quesada concluded.

A new Black Panther comic from Priest is enough reason for many fans to celebrate this news, regardless of how or where these stories will fit into the wider Marvel Universe. We'll hopefully have more details to share on the rest of the series soon. 

For now, check out Quesada's wraparound cover along with a first look at interior artwork, featuring colors by Richard Isanove, below. 

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MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME #1 (OF 6)
Story by JOE QUESADA & CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art and Wraparound Cover by JOE QUESADA
Colors by RICHARD ISANOVE
On Sale 6/4

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narrow290
narrow290 - 3/17/2025, 4:28 PM
DOPE! I remember when Marvel Knights started reminds me of Tim Bradstreet's Punisher covers! Fantastic works I like Quesda's covers just as much. Lets goo I'm about to be collecting again
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 3/17/2025, 4:33 PM
The MCU had a Goldmine with T'Chala Black Panther

Hopefully the can right the wrong and bring him back somehow
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 3/17/2025, 5:56 PM
@WakandaTech - a Microsoft Fent reactor can bring the King back ...reinforced colon and More than 1 billions [racial slur]wats .he Will breathe Again broda
narrow290
narrow290 - 3/18/2025, 10:17 AM
@Malatrova15 - Boseman was twice the man you'll ever be! I pray you never have to lose someone to cancer. Shameful
BreakTheCode
BreakTheCode - 3/17/2025, 4:39 PM
Oh look another story where Marvel will kill one of their iconic characters for shock value and a mild pop in sales. Hard pass
AllsNotGood
AllsNotGood - 3/17/2025, 4:41 PM
But they are white
DalekCraigWasson
DalekCraigWasson - 3/17/2025, 6:54 PM
@AllsNotGood - User Comment Image

This guy is white?!
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 3/17/2025, 7:00 PM
@AllsNotGood - "Scrolls back up to look at the characters*

No sir. I don't think so.
Also, we don't use the "w" word around these here parts.
"Pigmentally challenged" Americans, please.

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AllsNotGood
AllsNotGood - 3/18/2025, 2:36 AM
@DalekCraigWasson - @feraLwookiee

Thought it was too good to be true
narrow290
narrow290 - 3/18/2025, 10:12 AM
@AllsNotGood - AND? See, there is this crazy sub culture that doesnt focus on race they just want to tell good stories
AllsNotGood
AllsNotGood - 3/18/2025, 11:56 AM
@narrow290 - and it's all come from the people who focus more on race than telling a good story.....oh the irony
0bstreperous
0bstreperous - 3/17/2025, 4:44 PM
Hype! I'm glad they got Quesada all my favorite stuff happened while he was EIC
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 3/18/2025, 2:37 AM
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ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 3/17/2025, 4:50 PM
Awesome, loved Priest's BP and Deathstroke runs.
TheWinkler
TheWinkler - 3/17/2025, 7:07 PM
Recently found 3 of the Marvel Knights animated films (20-ish minute motion comics, more accurately) in a thrift store and man, those were kind of fun.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 3/17/2025, 7:44 PM
Priest on BP is a MUST READ
GodHercules20
GodHercules20 - 3/17/2025, 7:55 PM
Great to see Black Panther without purple lights in the suit
Waifuslayer2
Waifuslayer2 - 3/17/2025, 8:00 PM
Joe Quesada ran Stan Lee ragged till he was in the grave. Fukc him 🖕👎
GhostLover
GhostLover - 3/18/2025, 4:56 AM
I Love Great to see Black Panther without purple lights in the suit
PC04
PC04 - 3/18/2025, 9:03 AM
This artwork is gorgeous.

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