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Black Panther: Soul Of A Machine #1
Chapter One – Unrivaled Hospitality: The world’s leading scientists are gathering for the International Tech Symposium in Nagoya, Japan where King T’Challa is accompanied by a team of Wakandan graduate students. The Wakandan scientists are honored to discuss the merits of engineering and physics with their fellow scientists, the Takumi Masters. This gathering of great minds also attracts the scheming, Machinesmith as he crashes the symposium, causing chaos as only he can.
12 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2017
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About the author
Fabian Nicieza
2,023 books424 followersFabian Nicieza is a writer and editor who is best known as the co-creator of DEADPOOL and for his work on Marvel titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, and Robin.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
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December 3, 2017
And we seek knowledge because we crave answers. Those answers are usually sought, if we are honest with ourselves, in search of perfection. We understand that is an unachievable goal. But we strive to achieve it because it is in the process that we explore and expand our reality.
This is my first ever introduction to Black Panther, other than his role in Civil War. This was, utterly amazing. I really enjoyed it. Fabian Nicieza has made a wonderful science fiction comic that brings the infiltration of the human mind and technology all in one. It pieces together numerous little things that make a wonderful comic issue.
The art work isn’t as smooth as I would personally like it, but Andrea DiVito and Ariel Olivetti have done wonders with it. It’s not perfect, but for a free comic book that was likely rushed out, I’m not surprised the art work wasn’t five star, top of the range art.
This is a really well done comic, starting the course of a four issue small comic series, that spans over a few months and follows T’Challa’s battle with Machinesmith through Wakanda’s internal online security system. Issue one merely sets up what is happening for the series, but it does it so beautifully, I have to read on almost immediately. This was definitely worth getting introduced to Black Panther, and it gives me great hope for the film franchise – if T’Challa is half the character he is these comics in the film, it’s going to be absolutely amazing.
January 9, 2024
peguei 8 quadrinhos dessa coleção de graça na amazon, e estavam mofando na biblioteca do kindle! leiturinha rápida no almoço, gostei bastante!!! já curioso pra onde essa história vai parar.
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July 18, 2020
This felt like a pretty generic comic book plot, at least once it got into the actual plot, after the lecturing and long introductions part of the story... Probably well worth reading if you really like comic book stories in general, but nothing there piqued my interest enough to continue the series.
April 1, 2021
The black panther one of my favorite superheroes
Loved the art
Loved the art
November 9, 2017
Love the diversity in terms of scientists here. Yeah, I know Black Panther, but there are many women in the other delagations too. Love it.
March 10, 2021
3/5 Stars (%55/100)
I liked it in general. I am not particularly knowledgeable about Black Panther comics, I've only seen the films. I had 5 of 8 books of this mini-series and I got the others for free as well. Though it is not very long, I still enjoyed it. However, I cannot do anything but laugh at that cover. I was like "what's with the car" but after reading 3 issues, I kind of get the idea. Since it is short, it is quite easy to read.
I liked it in general. I am not particularly knowledgeable about Black Panther comics, I've only seen the films. I had 5 of 8 books of this mini-series and I got the others for free as well. Though it is not very long, I still enjoyed it. However, I cannot do anything but laugh at that cover. I was like "what's with the car" but after reading 3 issues, I kind of get the idea. Since it is short, it is quite easy to read.
June 19, 2018
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This first issue of Soul Of A Machine, King T’Challa goes to a technology conference to help share Wakanda’s technology with the world.
This first issue was more to set the scene for what is to come in my opinion. We find out that mind-control through the use of new technology is possible thanks to the Takumi Masters, although this was never their intention for it.
Whilst the storyline was not that interesting, the artwork more than made up for it. It felt very crisp and precise, which goes with the computer storyline as computers are precise machines.
Whilst not the most interesting, the end of this first issue does leave it in a place where things should get interesting.
This first issue of Soul Of A Machine, King T’Challa goes to a technology conference to help share Wakanda’s technology with the world.
This first issue was more to set the scene for what is to come in my opinion. We find out that mind-control through the use of new technology is possible thanks to the Takumi Masters, although this was never their intention for it.
Whilst the storyline was not that interesting, the artwork more than made up for it. It felt very crisp and precise, which goes with the computer storyline as computers are precise machines.
Whilst not the most interesting, the end of this first issue does leave it in a place where things should get interesting.
July 19, 2020
Publicidad de Lexus encubierta 100%
May 1, 2022
I got no feel for this story
Maybe I've been out of touch with comics but when did T'Challa - King of Wakanda and superhero - find the time to become a physicist and engineer? Unless he'd been established as such in his earliest appearances, I find it unlikely.
Then there were those so-called "Masters". The professor has a huge ego, shown by his early behavior and the look on his face at the end. I don't blame the one "Master" for what happened, but why was the villain laying in wait for this opportunity and why did T'Challa jump to the conclusion that this particular villain - or any villain - would make an appearance? Why were the "good guys" able to escape by disrupting the program but it didn't automatically free everyone?
There's too much here that made no sense, disappointing work from Nicieza, whose work I've enjoyed at least as far back when he helped create X-Force.
Maybe I've been out of touch with comics but when did T'Challa - King of Wakanda and superhero - find the time to become a physicist and engineer? Unless he'd been established as such in his earliest appearances, I find it unlikely.
Then there were those so-called "Masters". The professor has a huge ego, shown by his early behavior and the look on his face at the end. I don't blame the one "Master" for what happened, but why was the villain laying in wait for this opportunity and why did T'Challa jump to the conclusion that this particular villain - or any villain - would make an appearance? Why were the "good guys" able to escape by disrupting the program but it didn't automatically free everyone?
There's too much here that made no sense, disappointing work from Nicieza, whose work I've enjoyed at least as far back when he helped create X-Force.
November 7, 2021
Short BD about the Black Panther and his young scientists against a virtual enemy that uses something like a "mind web" they had created for good for his evil plans to control the world.
Each Episode is focused on some kind of plan that makes him question what is perfection and if it's achievable.
I don't get the point of the story. It seem to not move forward after a bunch of episodes, so I don't really recommend. The only good point are the drawings, and even those, I've seen better.
Each Episode is focused on some kind of plan that makes him question what is perfection and if it's achievable.
I don't get the point of the story. It seem to not move forward after a bunch of episodes, so I don't really recommend. The only good point are the drawings, and even those, I've seen better.
August 1, 2020
Since it's a free book I started to read this. I enjoyed the story between these 12 pages. Since I like this comic art style it was easy to read. Eventhough it's so small the story itself is good. And also the plot twist is also appreciatestable. I can recommend this to anyone since its a free book.
November 20, 2017
Meh
What's with rearranging one shot stories by marvel?they feel like they lack substance though I am happy to see people of color represented in such a. Diverse and meaningful way via academia science
What's with rearranging one shot stories by marvel?they feel like they lack substance though I am happy to see people of color represented in such a. Diverse and meaningful way via academia science
February 13, 2018
Panther vs Machinesmith for the digital soul of Wakanda
New technology always has pros and cons but once Machinesmith gets involved things get deadly. Will this be the downfall of Wakanda?
New technology always has pros and cons but once Machinesmith gets involved things get deadly. Will this be the downfall of Wakanda?
March 17, 2018
Adding this one for the entire collection #1-#8
This was very enjoyable and I was glad I could consume more Black Panther. Loved the diverse team, the science and ideas of perfection and progress and the illustrations.
This was very enjoyable and I was glad I could consume more Black Panther. Loved the diverse team, the science and ideas of perfection and progress and the illustrations.
March 27, 2018
Intro for a longer story
Like a short chapter of a book. Not sure where the story leads. It does however give you a good reason to continue to the next one in series. I wonder why the whole series wasn't published as a one album.
Like a short chapter of a book. Not sure where the story leads. It does however give you a good reason to continue to the next one in series. I wonder why the whole series wasn't published as a one album.
June 14, 2018
Marvel and Lexus are co creating this
I think these would work better as short animated ads. Should be posted on the Lexus website. A little simplistic, sort of good for a person who doesn't really read comics
I think these would work better as short animated ads. Should be posted on the Lexus website. A little simplistic, sort of good for a person who doesn't really read comics
April 18, 2020
Reading a comic book to pass the time
I did not enjoy this entry at all. The premise is pretty thin and the execution is just ok. Just dull and uninteresting. Fortunately it is short.
I did not enjoy this entry at all. The premise is pretty thin and the execution is just ok. Just dull and uninteresting. Fortunately it is short.
May 22, 2020
It is good
Cuz I like it
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Cuz I like it
SHredded cheddar cheese and crackers and understand why I did it Apple pie is not the same
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January 23, 2021
Black panther
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December 12, 2021
T'challa against the Machine
Good intro for this storyline. It gives one an insight as to what the problem is set for Wakanda and the Black Panther. With another challenge set forth by Sam Saxxon for Black Panther to stop. I cannot wait to read the rest of the follow up books.
Good intro for this storyline. It gives one an insight as to what the problem is set for Wakanda and the Black Panther. With another challenge set forth by Sam Saxxon for Black Panther to stop. I cannot wait to read the rest of the follow up books.
December 17, 2017
Awesome
The story is interesting though the pictures aren't good enough. How does he turn into black panther. Still good though
The story is interesting though the pictures aren't good enough. How does he turn into black panther. Still good though
December 30, 2017
Muy bien por la diversidad, pero no me convencido nada el argumento. No creo que siga este arco.
February 25, 2018
Story line
Good storyline ,with the possibility of becoming real. I would have enjoyed more detail on on the criminal, and students.
Good storyline ,with the possibility of becoming real. I would have enjoyed more detail on on the criminal, and students.
June 8, 2018
My first black panther comic book
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October 4, 2018
going great..
going good till now..black panther is a great warrior..marvel movies..rectifies many things in movies..story in comics are still good..great!! keep up
going good till now..black panther is a great warrior..marvel movies..rectifies many things in movies..story in comics are still good..great!! keep up
August 15, 2019
Great comic book
The storyline is brilliant. An unusual enemy and an unexpected detour. The characters are well defined. I didn't know about that enemy
The storyline is brilliant. An unusual enemy and an unexpected detour. The characters are well defined. I didn't know about that enemy
October 2, 2019
This is a very bad series. It is, however, a car commercial. I hope somebody at least got a new Lexus for creating it.
May 15, 2020
To text
My rating was not hot I could never in into cyber game (can not adapt) so it was hard to follow kind a waste of time for me
My rating was not hot I could never in into cyber game (can not adapt) so it was hard to follow kind a waste of time for me
May 20, 2020
This is a good comic but i feel like it did not live up to the potential it could have as it doesn’t explain a whole lot that needs to be explained.
December 5, 2020
Insipid and insulting
This whole series is just a big online advertisement for Lexus. The product placement is not obtrusive, but the dialogue is tedious and a chore to read.
This whole series is just a big online advertisement for Lexus. The product placement is not obtrusive, but the dialogue is tedious and a chore to read.
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