Killmonger #1

Killmonger

by Bryan Edward Hill, Juan Ferreyra (Illustrator)

THE BRUTAL TALE OF A MAN WHO WILL STOP AT NOTHING FOR FREEDOM...One day, Erik Killmonger will rise up and attempt to steal the throne of Wakanda. The throne he believes he is owed. But long before he became "Killmonger," there was a boy known as N'Jadaka. A boy who was stolen from his home and taught only the world's cruelties. A boy who knew the Black Panther only as a fairy tale, a whisper from strangers. This is the story of a man who is driven by revenge. This is the legend of Killmonger.

Genres: Comics, Marvel

29 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2018

About the author

Bryan 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.

Reviews

[Jerecho · Rating 4 out of 5]

Graphics - 4*
Story - 4*

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

A look at Erik Killmonger in the years between his father's death and his return to Wakanda. Nice overlaps with larger Marvel universe.

Intrigued to see where this goes.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Giving us a character development of the movie's Killmonger, Bryan Hill has the challenging job of creating something new/fresh for an established character (and one established so well in the Black Panther movie franchise). We already know who he is, and why he does what he does.

Yet this is a solid series of new scenes explaining well of how Erik goes from orphan to owner of his future. He's uncompromising, and now being forced to compromise in some ways based on his inexperience. He's young. Sometimes foolish. Cocky. And as Hill describes in his insightful letter at the end, fearful (though that's both subtle and garishly obvious).

My main nitpick is if this is the movie universe story, someone claiming to have met and gotten away from Spider-Man is not as impressive with movie Spider-Man being a kid (though I haven't seen the new movies, so I could be missing a reference).

I like this comic, and it carries the same vibe that Killmonger owned on screen.

35.5/50

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Solid start.

[Liz (Quirky Cat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of me honestly can’t believe that Killmonger got his own series. Sure, it’s a five (or is it six? I’m blanking right now and feeling too lazy to check) part series, but that’s still something! I shouldn’t be surprised though – not after how popular he was after the movie came out.
His backstory is slightly different between the comics and the movies, but again that’s no real surprise. The changes are fairly subtle on the whole (small enough where you could pretend it was a misinterpretation, if you really wanted to).
So far the series has mostly focused on a specific time in Killmonger’s life. He’s no longer a child, but he hasn’t hit that point that we so easily recognize in the comics/movies. Not yet, at least. I expect that we’ll be seeing him progress to that point, as he already has the motivation. Now he just needs the means.

[Flow Chi Minh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This begins a five issue arc that tells the story of how Killmonger came to be. I love the idea of a origin story for such a complex and compelling character, but damn if Bryan Hill doesn't have some tough boots to fill. I don't know for sure if this first look is going to end up in my wheelhouse, but it does have potential. I like how Killmonger ends up working for a familiar face as he looks to make his bones in the underworld. Will have to see how this all plays out .

[Noah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I usually prefer to review whole volumes at once, but I think these deserve an individual look. Reading the intro line about this being an in-between story, I was equal parts confused and intrigued. I'm excited to see where this goes after an exciting introduction!

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life of a villain

Good color artwork. One of three hundred comics marvel gave out on national read a book day, Sept six. Explains the origin of Killmonger. Nobody is a villain in their own mind.

[A M H · Rating 2 out of 5]

This first issue was just okay. Nothing much to say about it.

[[Name Redacted] · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read because recommended by Richard C. Meyer of the "Diversity & Comics" YouTube channel! #movetheneedle

[J. Sterling Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

It starts off a touch slow, but gets better quickly.

A further look at the start of one of the most dynamic characters Marvel has produced in a while.

[Luiz Santiago · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Kay ☾ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really intrigued to see where this goes. Loved the artwork though!

[Steven Shinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great art, and an amazing start. I feel all in with this story. Also didn't expect Kingpin to be involved.

[Aurelie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting introduction to Killmonger pre-Blackpanther (movie). I'm curious to be better introduced to a character that was so fascinating in the movie and that I couldn't stop thinking about.

[nae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since watching Black Panther the first time I felt intrigued about Erik Killmonger, just because I started to think a lot of “what ifs” regarding wether he hadn’t been abandoned and had been taken to Wakanda. I even made up an invented version of home being the type of hipster dude that’s into art and stuff. So, reading this issue showing him as a graduate from the MIT was kind of adds a lot of new invented scenarios for me.
Okay leaving my obsession with good Erik Killmonger, we of course get bad Erik here, his revengeful soul and even the way his charismatic wit makes home take the wrong choices.
I liked the first issue enough to continue the story, wherever it takes.