Marvel Comics Presents #14
In "American Pie Part V: The Secret Is There's No Secret," T'Challa finds himself in a tense, high-stakes encounter with Patrick Slade, only to be ambushed by mercenaries led by Elmer Gore. With Slade pinned by a knife and T'Challa trapped in concertina wire, the quiet tension of their meeting erupts into sudden violence. Written by Don McGregor and brought to life with moody precision by Gene Colan, Tom Palmer, and Glynis Oliver, this issue from Marvel Comics Presents #14 (1989) delivers a sharp, grounded moment of intrigue, with Javier Saltares and Bob McLeod handling the striking cover.
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During T'Challa's clandestine meeting with Patrick Slade, the pair are attacked by mercenaries led by Elmer Gore. Slade's arm is pinned to a tree by a knife while T'Challa is thrown into concertina wire.
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