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Black Panther (2005) (Collected Editions)
Black Panther, Vol. 6: Little Green Men
The new Fantastic Four take another wrong turn on the dimensional superhighway. And this time, they've landed in the middle of the Sub-Atomica Universe Can a skirmish with Psycho-Man be far behind? It's clobberin' time Collects Black Panther #31-34.
96 pages, Paperback
First published May 14, 2008
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July 29, 2020
This is the second volume of T'Challa's adventures in space with the Fantastic Four and this was was considerably better than the last. Everyone was in character and I really liked the return to some of the original FF's old stomping grounds.
The look at the '60s civil rights movement, complete with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, was good but could have been explored a bit more.
The look at the '60s civil rights movement, complete with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, was good but could have been explored a bit more.
November 17, 2020
Black Panther: Little Green Men collects issues 31-34 of the series by Reginald Hudlin with art by Francis Portela.
This volumes continues Black Panther and Storm's involvement with the Fantastic Four. The team is transported to a world that it seems The Thing and Johnny Storm are familiar with but I have no knowledge of. This world is ruled by 1950 or 60's era mobsters who are running a gladiator-esque fighting ring. Meanwhile Storm leading a revolution with this world's Malcolm X and Martin Luthor King, Jr.
I was super confused by this series. The Thing and Johnny Storm have visited this world in the past but not much was given to summarize what happened in that adventure. It was also hard to follow if they were in our dimension or an alternate dimension/timeline. But to make it even worse, it just wasn't interesting. Coliseum style fighting arena are extremely common in comic books but this doesn't add anything.i am really hoping this marks the end of Storm and Black Panther's tenure in the Fantastic Four and they return to Wakanda.
This volumes continues Black Panther and Storm's involvement with the Fantastic Four. The team is transported to a world that it seems The Thing and Johnny Storm are familiar with but I have no knowledge of. This world is ruled by 1950 or 60's era mobsters who are running a gladiator-esque fighting ring. Meanwhile Storm leading a revolution with this world's Malcolm X and Martin Luthor King, Jr.
I was super confused by this series. The Thing and Johnny Storm have visited this world in the past but not much was given to summarize what happened in that adventure. It was also hard to follow if they were in our dimension or an alternate dimension/timeline. But to make it even worse, it just wasn't interesting. Coliseum style fighting arena are extremely common in comic books but this doesn't add anything.i am really hoping this marks the end of Storm and Black Panther's tenure in the Fantastic Four and they return to Wakanda.
January 26, 2015
Does anyone know the difference between a sequel and a remake? Hollywood seems to have forgotten; so many of what they call “sequels” try to squeeze so many different elements from the earlier movie(s) that the product is effectively a remake of the first one.
Author Reginald Hudlin shows in the graphic novel “Black Panther: Little Green Men” that he CAN distinguish between the two concepts, and does so very well. Hudlin is obviously a fan of the early Stan Lee / Jack Kirby Fantastic Four tales; in this collection of 4 issues of the Black Panther comic book, he partners the costumed King of Wakanda with the Fantastic Four's Thing and Human Torch, as well as the X-Man Storm. They deal with the mental battles of Psycho-Man, and find themselves trapped on that planet where the shape-shifting Skrulls decided to emulate 1920s/30s American Gangster era Chicago – now segued into 1960s New York City. (Toss in the later Kirby deus ex machina of “King Solomon's Frogs”, since renamed to “The Golden Frogs of Solomon”, to explain time and dimension shifts.)
This incarnation of the Black Panther reflects all aspects of the character, not just a costumed fighter, but King – KING – of one of the most technologically advanced countries on Earth. The Psycho-Man interaction never explains the motive behind the villain's actions; but then, neither did Lee and Kirby. And Skrull World … there's enough similarities to the earlier story to bring about some nostalgia BUT enough new elements to prevent the “I've seen all this before” eye roll. And just how do the 1960s Civil Rights leaders fit into all this, anyway?? Their introduction is somewhat shocking, but it effectively fits into the story. (As an aside, during the story, the artists show that a young Pam Grier would have been a great actress to portray Ororo on film. )
RATING: 5 stars. I juggled with this one, as I can't say that this was a perfect story, BUT it was enjoyable and it will stay with me long after I've reached the end of the book. THAT, to me, is a 5 star tale.
Author Reginald Hudlin shows in the graphic novel “Black Panther: Little Green Men” that he CAN distinguish between the two concepts, and does so very well. Hudlin is obviously a fan of the early Stan Lee / Jack Kirby Fantastic Four tales; in this collection of 4 issues of the Black Panther comic book, he partners the costumed King of Wakanda with the Fantastic Four's Thing and Human Torch, as well as the X-Man Storm. They deal with the mental battles of Psycho-Man, and find themselves trapped on that planet where the shape-shifting Skrulls decided to emulate 1920s/30s American Gangster era Chicago – now segued into 1960s New York City. (Toss in the later Kirby deus ex machina of “King Solomon's Frogs”, since renamed to “The Golden Frogs of Solomon”, to explain time and dimension shifts.)
This incarnation of the Black Panther reflects all aspects of the character, not just a costumed fighter, but King – KING – of one of the most technologically advanced countries on Earth. The Psycho-Man interaction never explains the motive behind the villain's actions; but then, neither did Lee and Kirby. And Skrull World … there's enough similarities to the earlier story to bring about some nostalgia BUT enough new elements to prevent the “I've seen all this before” eye roll. And just how do the 1960s Civil Rights leaders fit into all this, anyway?? Their introduction is somewhat shocking, but it effectively fits into the story. (As an aside, during the story, the artists show that a young Pam Grier would have been a great actress to portray Ororo on film. )
RATING: 5 stars. I juggled with this one, as I can't say that this was a perfect story, BUT it was enjoyable and it will stay with me long after I've reached the end of the book. THAT, to me, is a 5 star tale.
May 5, 2012
Mostly just enjoyed it for Storm.
December 6, 2023
Continuing the adventures of this oddly put together roster of a new Fantastic Four, we follow the Panther, Storm, Human Torch and the Thing as they tackle mobsters and racism in an alternative reality set in a '50s/'60s backdrop. Hudlin has a strong grasp on civil rights and suffrage no doubt, but the writing is so painfully clunky and the story was completely scattered. Aside from the general vibes, "Little Green Men" doesn't really do much to explore what could be some interesting ideas. Compared to the more fun previous arc, this one was a complete miss.
August 6, 2022
I started Reginald Hudlin's Black Panther run with this trade, and it has convinced me to start reading the 2005 series from issue #1.
I really enjoyed the team of T'Challa, Storm, the Thing and the Human Torch - their combined power sets make for some strong visuals, and leads to great panels in this book.
The dialogue between characters feels just right. Overall, the story is a real fun read.
I really enjoyed the team of T'Challa, Storm, the Thing and the Human Torch - their combined power sets make for some strong visuals, and leads to great panels in this book.
The dialogue between characters feels just right. Overall, the story is a real fun read.
August 28, 2022
This cosmic adventure was much more to my taste.
November 3, 2022
The gangster stuff just did not work for me tbh.
TW for kidnapping, false imprisonment, guns, slavery, violence.
TW for kidnapping, false imprisonment, guns, slavery, violence.
July 31, 2012
The magic frogs from way back decide to pay back Black Panthar for stealing them. They transport him to a mad scientist, and a skrull world. Not the best stories, some nice moments but an ok read.
September 13, 2015
Another storyline I just didn't see the point of. Not sure if it was poorly written or just poorly conceived but I just was lukewarm at best.
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