Black Panther: Enemy of the State

Christopher Priest and Mike Manley’s Black Panther: Enemy of the State (Marvel, 2001–present) is a single-issue story that finds T’Challa framed as a global terrorist, forcing him to clear his name while evading capture from both U.S. authorities and his own nation. This taut political thriller distills Priest’s acclaimed run on the character into a self-contained, high-stakes espionage tale, with Manley’s gritty art amplifying the tension. It matters as a compact, potent snapshot of a defining era for the Black Panther, showcasing the series’ signature blend of royal intrigue and super-spy action.