Black Panther by Christopher Priest: The Complete Collection #4

In "Black and White Chapter 1: The Last Temptation of Joe Pushead," Kasper Cole—posing as the Black Panther—pressures the 66 Bridges gang, knowing one of their enforcers is his former commander, Lt. Sal Anthony, a man who once framed Cole’s crew. When the White Wolf offers him weapons and money to take control, Cole must decide what kind of man he’s willing to become.

In "Black and White Chapter 2: Stimey Goes Down for the Long Nap," Lt. Sal Anthony's investigation into the Black Panther's escalating clashes with the 66 Bridges gang takes a sharp turn when doubt creeps in—was the Panther truly the one he's been chasing? Meanwhile, Kasper Cole, wearing the Black Panther mantle, tracks down T'Challa in a quiet public housing project, setting off a tense confrontation that tests identity, loyalty, and the weight of legacy.

In "Black and White Chapter 4: Kasper Cole Buys a Clue," Kasper Cole, now operating as Black Panther, races to uncover the truth behind his father’s murder—only to find that Detective Scruggs was behind the hit. As he confronts Lieutenant Sal Anthony, the tension escalates, but Cole retreats when he suspects he’s been exposed. Unbeknownst to him, Anthony believes Sergeant Tork is the real Black Panther, leading to Tork’s capture and a dangerous encounter with Kibuka, the enigmatic leader of the 66 Bridges gang.

In "Black and White Chapter 5: Glass House of the Last Righteous Man," Kasper Cole, masquerading as Black Panther, infiltrates the office of Nigel "Triage" Blacque, uncovering a web of deception tied to the 66 Bridges organization. As he pieces together the truth behind a murdered officer and a hidden lineage, Cole’s investigation leads him to a shocking revelation about his own past—Triage’s father is none other than Kibuka, the shadowy leader of the gang… and Cole’s own father, "Black Jack" Cole.

In "Black and White Conclusion: Ol' Boy Enters the Life," Kasper Cole, caught between loyalty and survival, uncovers a dangerous truth when he realizes Lt. Sal Anthony’s favor comes with a deadly price—Anthony is entangled with the 66 Bridges organization after his son Max is taken by Kibuka. With the help of T'Challa, the White Wolf, and Capt. de Laguardia, Cole fights to expose a corrupt police ring, turning a personal gamble into a high-stakes bid for justice.

In "Ascension Part 1 of 4," the Falcon teams up with Kasper Cole to track down Max Anthony, the missing son of Sgt. Sal Anthony, abducted years earlier by the 66 Bridges gang in a move that continues to haunt the city’s underbelly. As the search deepens, old wounds and hidden connections begin to surface in this tense, grounded tale of loyalty and justice.

In "Ascension," part of Christopher Priest’s acclaimed Black Panther run, Kasper Cole finds himself locked in a deadly struggle for leadership of the Panther Cult, facing off against the cunning and ruthless Eric Killmonger. With the fate of the cult hanging in the balance, Killmonger makes a dangerous offer—power through a synthetic heart-shaped herb and the truth about Max Anthony—if Cole pledges his loyalty.

In "Ascension Part 4 of 4," Kasper Cole, armed with the synthetic heart-shaped herb, pursues Max Anthony with the aid of Everett Ross and Queen Divine Justice—only to discover T'Challa and Sgt. Cole had already secured the boy’s safety. Though his mission was already fulfilled, Cole’s determination earns T'Challa’s respect, marking a pivotal shift in legacy as T'Challa reclaims the mantle of the Black Panther and Cole steps into the role of the White Tiger.

In "Big Trouble in Little Mogadishu Chapter One: Rhodey," Jim Rhodes, now struggling with personal ruin, returns to Brooklyn’s Little Mogadishu to uncover the truth behind his sister Jeanette’s murder—known to some as "Star." With help from Josiah X, the enigmatic leader of the Shabazz Mission, Rhodey delves into a web of secrets that tests his resolve and ties his past to the neighborhood’s hidden currents.

In "Big Trouble in Little Mogadishu Chapter Two: Kasper," Officer Kasper Cole—driven by ambition and a secret identity as the White Tiger—digs into the mysterious derailment of a high-stakes "money train," a lucrative operation linking corrupt officials and criminal syndicates. As tensions rise in the streets of a city teetering on the edge, Cole finds himself entangled in a web of loyalty and deception, especially after learning of Josiah X’s connection to Jim Rhodes.

In "Big Trouble in Little Mogadishu Chapter Three: Danny," Danny Vincent pushes his luck by convincing Nigel "Triage" Blacque to hire him for a high-stakes recovery mission on the derailed Money Train, hoping to regain favor with the National Security Agency. At the crash site, he crosses paths with the White Tiger and a disguised Jim Rhodes, setting the stage for a tense encounter that could change everything.

In "Big Trouble in Little Mogadishu Chapter Four: Pals," Vincent, Cole, and Rhodes flee the chaos of a train derailment, seeking refuge at Josiah X's mission. When Rhodes unexpectedly reveals Cole's secret as the White Tiger, the revelation unsettles the group, forcing them to navigate shifting trust. Amid the tension, Josiah X's hidden Captain America–inspired armor hints at a deeper past, leaving the trio to part ways with lingering questions.

In "Big Trouble in Little Mogadishu Chapter Six: Triage," Jo and her allies face a web of betrayal as they trace tainted money back to Josiah X—only to find his ties to the 66 Bridges gang are deeper than expected. With the ink linking him to the Super Soldier program, the team must confront those compromised by the money, unraveling secrets that could change everything.