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Cover: J. Scott Campbell

Black Panther #1

Apr 2009 · Marvel · 3.99 USD
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“The Deadliest of the Species Part 1”

In "The Deadliest of the Species Part 1," a wounded T'Challa lies near death after a crash in Wakanda, leaving Storm devastated and the nation in crisis. With the Black Panther incapacitated, Wakandan leaders must decide who will take up the mantle, even as shadows from outside the kingdom begin to stir. Written by Reginald Hudlin and illustrated by Ken Lashley, with inks by Paul Neary and colors by Paul Mounts, this pivotal issue marks the beginning of a new era for Wakanda, all framed by J. Scott Campbell’s striking cover.

writer Reginald Hudlin · artist Ken Lashley · inker Paul Neary · colorist Paul Mounts · letterer Virtual Calligraphy · letterer Cory Petit · cover J. Scott Campbell

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colorist Paul Mounts
letterer Cory Petit
cover pencils, inks J. Scott Campbell

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Storm is visiting a group of Wakandan children when they witness T'Challas aircraft crashing into the city. She searches through the rubble and finds her badly burned husband at death's door. She does not know that the Black Panther has just been visiting Namor who has invited him to join Norman Osborn's cabal and Dr. Doom who has tried his best to kill him. With T'Challa in a coma, the leaders of Wakanda discuss choosing a new Black Panther.

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