Black Panther #5
In "The Deadliest of the Species Part 5," Shuri steps into the role of Black Panther to confront the relentless Morlun as he lays waste to Wakanda’s capital, while T'Challa’s reunion with Storm in the afterlife brings a harrowing choice: to return to the living world, Storm must take his place among the dead. Written by Reginald Hudlin and illustrated by Ken Lashley with inks by Paul Neary, colors by Paul Mounts, and letters by Virtual Calligraphy and Cory Petit, this pivotal issue blends high-stakes action with emotional weight. The cover by J. Scott Campbell captures the intensity of the moment with striking precision.
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With Morlun heading for the capital of Wakanda leaving death and destruction in his wake, Shuri decides to defy the Panther God and takes on the mantle of the new Black Panther to face the villain. T'Challa is reunited with Storm in the gateway to the afterlife but learns that in order for him to return to the land of the living, Storm will have to take his place in death.
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