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Ultimate Black Panther (2024) #4
Ultimate Black Panther By Bryan Hill Vol. 4: Destiny and Destruction
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Expected 2 Jun 26The Black Panther investigates the deepening mysteries of Vibranium!
T’Challa leads a campaign against Adi and his associates, the monsters of Vibranium Incarnate! Meanwhile, the Panther’s trusted confidants must protect Wakanda when the Vodu-Khan wants to advance their own prophecies!
COLLECTING: Ultimate Black Panther (2024) #19-24
T’Challa leads a campaign against Adi and his associates, the monsters of Vibranium Incarnate! Meanwhile, the Panther’s trusted confidants must protect Wakanda when the Vodu-Khan wants to advance their own prophecies!
COLLECTING: Ultimate Black Panther (2024) #19-24
144 pages, Paperback
Expected publication June 2, 2026
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About the author
Bryan Edward Hill
380 books76 followersBryan Hill is a screenwriter, photographer, tv writer, and director. He is known for his work on the DC show TITANS and for his work in comics, most notably his outings on DETECTIVE COMICS, POSTAL, AMERICAN CARNAGE, KILLMONGER and ANGEL.
His writing is infused with esoteric principles, which can also be found in his photography and music.
He lives and works in Los Angeles.
His writing is infused with esoteric principles, which can also be found in his photography and music.
He lives and works in Los Angeles.
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February 1, 2026
yea you know it’s bad when me, this series biggest defender, was not on its side anymore. a rushed finale that quickly tries to tie things up no resolutions for a lot of the plot lines set up in this series. storm is completely disregarded after being set up as a major character (not to mention all the weird stuff that happened in the previous two issues). this is probably one of the worst finales i’ve read in comics which is such a shame i really loved most of this series it had something special i know the restrictions the ultimate universe has on how long the series are able to run for and the real world moving time but unfortunately i think a lot of the issues come down to hill not utilizing what he was given properly.
Review of advance copy
Today was the arrival of the final issue of this series at the comic shop, and that was my signal to begin and end this collection, which completed the series. Bittersweet in a way - I enjoyed this take on the Black Panther mythos. By any measure, this entire series should be one of the standout achievements of the new Ultimate Universe. Bryan Edward Hill’s approach to world‑building—his expansion of Wakanda’s political, spiritual, and technological identity—has been consistently impressive. He introduced new ideas surrounding T’Challa, Shuri, and the royal family that felt bold yet grounded, and earlier volumes thrived on a “less is more” philosophy that let tension and character work breathe.
That’s exactly why this final stretch of issues feels so disappointing. The setup was strong, the thematic groundwork was rich, and the pacing throughout the run had been deliberate. But in the finale issues 19-24, it suddenly feels as though editorial stepped in and asked Hill to wrap everything up as quickly as possible. Plotlines that could have filled four or five issues earlier in the run are compressed into four or five pages. Major revelations arrive without buildup, and emotional beats that should land with weight instead flash by in moments. One of my favorite reimagined characters meets a sudden end then an unexplained resurrection. All of this smells like editorial shenanigans.
The core conflict—centered on the possessed child of T’Challa and Ororo—should have been a dramatic, mythic crescendo. Instead, the child’s characterization is thin, his motivations underexplored, and his power set wildly inconsistent from scene to scene. The villains introduced here suffer the same fate: intriguing in concept, but barely examined as meaningful counterparts to the Black Panther.
The artwork remains the consistent highlight, with dynamic layouts and strong visual storytelling that often compensates for the rushed script. There are panels that genuinely shine, showing rather than telling in a way that recalls the series’ earlier strengths.
The final two pages deliver a surprising and intriguing twist, but it’s bittersweet knowing we may not see these threads meaningfully explored in the broader Ultimate Endgame. A strong series ends not badly, but far too abruptly.
That’s exactly why this final stretch of issues feels so disappointing. The setup was strong, the thematic groundwork was rich, and the pacing throughout the run had been deliberate. But in the finale issues 19-24, it suddenly feels as though editorial stepped in and asked Hill to wrap everything up as quickly as possible. Plotlines that could have filled four or five issues earlier in the run are compressed into four or five pages. Major revelations arrive without buildup, and emotional beats that should land with weight instead flash by in moments. One of my favorite reimagined characters meets a sudden end then an unexplained resurrection. All of this smells like editorial shenanigans.
The core conflict—centered on the possessed child of T’Challa and Ororo—should have been a dramatic, mythic crescendo. Instead, the child’s characterization is thin, his motivations underexplored, and his power set wildly inconsistent from scene to scene. The villains introduced here suffer the same fate: intriguing in concept, but barely examined as meaningful counterparts to the Black Panther.
The artwork remains the consistent highlight, with dynamic layouts and strong visual storytelling that often compensates for the rushed script. There are panels that genuinely shine, showing rather than telling in a way that recalls the series’ earlier strengths.
The final two pages deliver a surprising and intriguing twist, but it’s bittersweet knowing we may not see these threads meaningfully explored in the broader Ultimate Endgame. A strong series ends not badly, but far too abruptly.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Esta serie no es mala pero es de las más genéricas de la línea Ultimate, y eso en una línea que se basa en proponer historias con libertad creativa sobre personajes que ya conocemos es un problema. Lo peor de todo es que el último número es probablemente uno de los mejores, la historia termina de forma abierta y con un futuro más interesante que la mayoría de números a lo largo de esta serie. Flaquea en tener personajes como Storm y al Hechicero Supremo y prácticamente no hacer nada con ellos, eso es un puto crimen. Me gusta este Tchala y el misticismo que se le entrega al vibranium más haya de un metal, ojalá haber profundizado más sobre esto y no solo en el último arco, ya que este ha sido probablemente el mejor y el último número ha sido de 4 estrellas.
Review of advance copy
This whole run had a great chance to do something new with the character, and while it did offer glimpses at what that could have been, it's also far too obsessed with just doing movie Black Panther. The authors of this story are given such an incredible opportunity, and all Hill did with it was slightly alter something we've all seen before.
Ultimately, this run is simply squandered opportunity.
Ultimately, this run is simply squandered opportunity.
Review of advance copy
A bit of a step down from previous volumes just because this gets a little out there and hard to follow. Hill has set high expectations for himself and he didn't quite get there at the end.
Review of advance copy
Resoundingly okay.
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