Marvel Action: Black Panther, Vol. 1: Stormy Weather

Marvel Action: Black Panther #1-3

by Kyle Baker, Juan Samu (Illustrator)

A Marvelous new era begins here! Readers can get lost in the technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda.

Follow the all-new adventures of its monarch, the Black Panther! King T'Challa is responsible for defending his people--and the world--from any threats. And he gets plenty of help--and sass--from his genius sister Shuri.

Collects issues #1-3.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Marvel, Childrens, Young Adult, Superheroes

72 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2019

About the author

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There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name

Kyle John Baker is an American cartoonist, comic book writer-artist, and animator known for his graphic novels and for a 2000s revival of the series Plastic Man.
Baker has won numerous Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards for his work in the comics field.

Reviews

[Al · Rating 2 out of 5]

(Currently reading in single issues)

So this is a Marvel character with Marvel in the title but it’s published by IDW. I read that IDW is going bankrupt and Marvel wants to get out of the business. Comics in 2019 are so confusing.

Apparently, this is a kids line put out by IDW featuring Marvel characters which explains some of the confusion.

I count myself a huge Kyle Baker fan which explains my purchase. Still, it’s a very odd pairing. Black Panther seems way too serious to get the Kyle Baker treatment. Heck, outside of Plastic Man (which Baker already helmed), it’s hard to think of a character who would be suited for this.

So while it hits on being all ages, the cornball humor is an odd mix with what is a very basic action story with jokes. Juan Samu’s Art is a nice fit, but the story feels very short and suffers in comparison to what Bendis is similarly doing at DC. I can't say I am exactly the target audience, though; and no real complaints except the above.

[Che · Rating 1 out of 5]

The worst thing I’ve read all year. None of it made sense. I’m disappointed this was published.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the ecological themes in this book. They were nicely coupled with the corporate greed versus common good story line.

[Roz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely adore Shuri. I have no idea what the fuck that villain was supposed to be. I just have so many questions that are simply not answered.

[Lynsy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well, that was a disappointing experience. The plot was so disjointed, and the pacing was frantic. Nothing felt fleshed out, and I was left wanting A LOT more.

[John Wright · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent but simplistic introduction to the character for children.

[Arman Waggoner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lately, I've been reading Marvel Action Comics and so far I like Captain Marvel, Chillers and Now Black Phanter.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wakanda is experiencing some very unusual and highly dangerous weather issues. King T'Challa and Shuri need to figure out what is causing the strange weather patterns before Wakanda is devastated.

A nice little mystery for Shuri, T'Challa (and their mom) to figure out together while T'Challa shows off his Black Panther skills. I like how the family works together to save the kingdom in this and it isn't all T'Challa's show. Recommended for middle grade Marvel fans on up.

Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. Several perilous situations from natural causes and fist fights but no one is seriously hurt (one incident that at first looks very disturbing but turns out to not be so bad At one point it looks like someone is beheaded but it turns out to be the ol' alien hiding in a human suit deal.

[Zac Stojcevski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another example of Shuri’s brilliance upstaged by her brother who doesn’t get too much action in this book. It’s a theme of corporate greed and environmental destruction and their intertwined relationship that make this a topical read.

[Matt Sautman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated, Black Panther: Eye of the Storm is undermined by this book’s target audience. Written for a child’s short attention span, the plot moves at a frantic past without exploring setting, Characterization, and theme in ways adults are likely to find meaningful or interesting.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finding out this was aimed at kids definitely explains why it's more accessible than Coates' run and (to me) more interesting. This was a really short story being three issues instead of at least five, but it was cute.

[Marisa Gettas · Rating 5 out of 5]

My nephews loved these, especially the art!