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Black Panther (2016) (Single Issues)
Black Panther (2016-2018) #6
RISE OF THE DORA MILAJE! T’Challa’s failures as king are revealed to the UNITED NATIONS! Ayo and Aneka, the Midnight Angels, are courted by Tetu and The People to raise Wakanda to glory, but at what price? The storyline that has critics raving and retailers selling out continues!
26 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2016
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
286 books17.3k followersTa-Nehisi Coates is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Between the World and Me, a finalist for the National Book Award. A MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellow, Coates has received the National Magazine Award, the Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism, and the George Polk Award for his Atlantic cover story "The Case for Reparations." He lives in New York with his wife and son.
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October 3, 2016
10 Things I Liked About Black Panther #6
1. T'Challa being totally unwilling to just dismiss his enemies and instead insisting on knowing them and understanding the flaws that lie inside his own kingdom.
2. The Midnight Angels! They are the highlight of this series for me. "Once we were slaves to haramu-fal. Once we were breed by men solely to give our bodies to other men. We have seen how the woman becomes the enslaved. Let us now show them how the enslaved becomes a legend."
3. This harsh but true statement from Zenzi. "It is true. I pull the light of truth from men, but man can only suffer the light for so long."
4. Tony Stark appearance. Since I have seen Civil War, it's really hard for me to read this straight-faced. I totally accept that this is how their relationship dynamic is. I love that T'Challa seeks out information about Stane from Tony. I love the sass in this scene. "He's screwing with you, T'Challa. I mean, I have ego, but at least my brilliance exceeds my ego." "I'm happy you think so." "I heard that." "Yes, because I said it." "I know. Next time, it'd help you at least tried to say it under your breath."
5. T'Challa's self-reflection: "Two men are forever warring within me-- the man I am called to be, and the man I truly am. I am called to be regal, irreproachable, and all-knowing. That is the mask. That is the king. But I am, in my heart, a scientist. One of the most brilliant in the world. And all my brilliance has mostly taught me this: show me an all-knowing man and I will show you a fool. It's not my regalness that marks me from other men, but my desire to know."
6. For once, I was actually interested in the Shuri spiritual plotline. It usually doesn't capture my interest, but I found this section to be particularly poignant. "'Enslaved' is what the plunderer does to a righteous woman. But "a slave" is a righteous woman who has accepted the plunderer's law. And not even the righteous have the power to grant such acceptance. Freedom can no more be given away by mortals than the seas be crafted by mortal hands. For even as a woman plunges into bondage, still she hungers for, thirsts after, craves the light."
7. "Deception is parcel to ruling. I tell my enemies, my allies, and my subjects what they need to know, when I feel they need to know it. This philosophy tends to have some effects. A man cannot take it as his business to repeatedly deceive the world, without somehow deceiving himself."
8. "It was the scientist in me, you see. It was the desire to see all the everything beyond the Golden City. To escape the sycophants, the provincial. The hunger to know. It is my greatest weapon. But the mask conceals this. And a lie meant for my people ensnares everyone. Even my enemies. They think they have me-- a king reduced to chains. But I know a secret that I cannot yet tell. First I must put villainous means to proper ends... and let them feed my hunger to know."
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10. The Crew is being called in. I recognize Manifold but not the others, and I'm excited to meet them. Can't wait for the next issue!
1. T'Challa being totally unwilling to just dismiss his enemies and instead insisting on knowing them and understanding the flaws that lie inside his own kingdom.
2. The Midnight Angels! They are the highlight of this series for me. "Once we were slaves to haramu-fal. Once we were breed by men solely to give our bodies to other men. We have seen how the woman becomes the enslaved. Let us now show them how the enslaved becomes a legend."
3. This harsh but true statement from Zenzi. "It is true. I pull the light of truth from men, but man can only suffer the light for so long."
4. Tony Stark appearance. Since I have seen Civil War, it's really hard for me to read this straight-faced. I totally accept that this is how their relationship dynamic is. I love that T'Challa seeks out information about Stane from Tony. I love the sass in this scene. "He's screwing with you, T'Challa. I mean, I have ego, but at least my brilliance exceeds my ego." "I'm happy you think so." "I heard that." "Yes, because I said it." "I know. Next time, it'd help you at least tried to say it under your breath."
5. T'Challa's self-reflection: "Two men are forever warring within me-- the man I am called to be, and the man I truly am. I am called to be regal, irreproachable, and all-knowing. That is the mask. That is the king. But I am, in my heart, a scientist. One of the most brilliant in the world. And all my brilliance has mostly taught me this: show me an all-knowing man and I will show you a fool. It's not my regalness that marks me from other men, but my desire to know."
6. For once, I was actually interested in the Shuri spiritual plotline. It usually doesn't capture my interest, but I found this section to be particularly poignant. "'Enslaved' is what the plunderer does to a righteous woman. But "a slave" is a righteous woman who has accepted the plunderer's law. And not even the righteous have the power to grant such acceptance. Freedom can no more be given away by mortals than the seas be crafted by mortal hands. For even as a woman plunges into bondage, still she hungers for, thirsts after, craves the light."
7. "Deception is parcel to ruling. I tell my enemies, my allies, and my subjects what they need to know, when I feel they need to know it. This philosophy tends to have some effects. A man cannot take it as his business to repeatedly deceive the world, without somehow deceiving himself."
8. "It was the scientist in me, you see. It was the desire to see all the everything beyond the Golden City. To escape the sycophants, the provincial. The hunger to know. It is my greatest weapon. But the mask conceals this. And a lie meant for my people ensnares everyone. Even my enemies. They think they have me-- a king reduced to chains. But I know a secret that I cannot yet tell. First I must put villainous means to proper ends... and let them feed my hunger to know."
9.
10. The Crew is being called in. I recognize Manifold but not the others, and I'm excited to meet them. Can't wait for the next issue!
September 20, 2016
The most action so far in the series, but also continues the themes Coates and crew have been hitting all along, including nationhood and memory.
December 5, 2017
Maybe Coates should just start writing about himself. That seems to be his strength. Otherwise, we're getting a LOT of overly chatty characters and more muddled Wakandan-mysticism.
I'm kind of rooting for the revolution at this point...
I'm kind of rooting for the revolution at this point...
February 7, 2017
Reviews Issues #1-7
In issues one through seven and we see things get seriously, seriously awesome, tense, and so politically complicated.
I've often said it's very challenging to properly write a character like T’Challa. As both a hero to the world and ruler of a country, it’s hard to write a character that as a leader can put his country above all, while simultaneously championing for the world.
In this story arc, T’Challa is now in Wakanda and he is facing a lot of social upheaval. The country that was once impenetrable and conflict proof is facing some homegrown problems that with some outside help are attempting to overthrow the peace that Wakanda strives to continue to enjoy.
Combining a great story and coupling it with incredible art make Black Panther a must read.
Rating 4.5 out of 5
Read@Book
In issues one through seven and we see things get seriously, seriously awesome, tense, and so politically complicated.
I've often said it's very challenging to properly write a character like T’Challa. As both a hero to the world and ruler of a country, it’s hard to write a character that as a leader can put his country above all, while simultaneously championing for the world.
In this story arc, T’Challa is now in Wakanda and he is facing a lot of social upheaval. The country that was once impenetrable and conflict proof is facing some homegrown problems that with some outside help are attempting to overthrow the peace that Wakanda strives to continue to enjoy.
Combining a great story and coupling it with incredible art make Black Panther a must read.
Rating 4.5 out of 5
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April 4, 2022
Since I’m mid way through this arc, I wanna give a few thoughts. Well I’m really loving this series. I think the cast is great, and I think the parallels of corruption and hypocrisy between the two groups is excellent. And I really love T’Challa’s inner conflict with the king, and his true self. Also the themes of how to be a good leader/how to help your people are pretty great. And surprisingly I’m actually loving the Shuri side plot with griot. Overall I only think this series can go up.
Low 9.7 (for this issue)
Low 9.7 (for this issue)
November 8, 2020
Put the knife where it belongs.
Good color artwork. One of three hundred comics marvel gave out on national read a book day, Sept six. This would be easier to review if it was 32 pages. T'challa finally gets into position.
Good color artwork. One of three hundred comics marvel gave out on national read a book day, Sept six. This would be easier to review if it was 32 pages. T'challa finally gets into position.
November 13, 2017
Really hope Coates learns some lessons from this book and Storm is leaner and more compelling.
September 17, 2020
Good Read
It was action and more action and its really. The story is really flowing and its really good. Good job Ta-Nehisi Coates.
It was action and more action and its really. The story is really flowing and its really good. Good job Ta-Nehisi Coates.
September 25, 2021
This one had a bit more action in it. And it looks like The Crew will be coming into play at last.
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June 12, 2017STORM!!!!!! LUKE CAGE ????? MISTY KNIGHT ???!!!!!??? FUCK! IT! UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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