Marvel’s Ultimate Line Unveils Thrilling New Chapter: ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1
By Kyra Greene
Since the electrifying debut of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the next installment in Marvel’s groundbreaking Ultimate line. With ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1, written by Bryan Hill and illustrated by Stefano Caselli, fans are invited into a Wakanda veiled from the outside world, where T’Challa faces a harrowing decision to safeguard his people from the clutches of Moon Knight.
Such is the fervor surrounding this release that comic retailers can already secure a second printing of ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1. Similar to ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1, this second printing features a fresh cover by renowned artist R.B. Silva and conveniently coincides with the release of issue #2.
Set in the aftermath of ULTIMATE INVASION, ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1 thrusts readers into a world where Khonshu and Ra, collectively known as Moon Knight, tighten their grip over Africa. In response, the secluded realm of Wakanda dispatches its sovereign and champion, the Black Panther, to confront this menace. Subsequent issues promise to unveil the clandestine history of Wakanda in this universe and introduce the likes of Killmonger and Storm as freedom fighters.
Bryan Hill shared insights into the thematic depth of ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER, stating, “I’m using a broader philosophical canvas… Wakanda and the world of Black Panther extend into history, headed towards the future. It’s a lot.” Drawing parallels with Frank Herbert’s Dune, Hill underscores the intricate interplay between ancient spiritualism and modern politics within this narrative.
Following the success of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER marks the second installment in Marvel’s revitalized Ultimate line. The saga unfolds in a world where the Maker, a survivor from the old Ultimate Universe, manipulates time to eradicate heroes, thereby seizing control over Earth. As the landscape shifts in the wake of the Maker’s disappearance, a young Tony Stark embarks on a quest for redemption, while Wakanda grapples with internal and external pressures to assert its global influence.
Packed with contemporary interpretations of beloved Marvel characters and concepts, the new Ultimate Universe promises a wealth of immersive storytelling. Stay tuned for further developments in ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER, and the upcoming ULTIMATE X-MEN, alongside additional titles slated for release in the months ahead. Marvel enthusiasts are in for an unforgettable journey through this bold evolution of the Ultimate brand.
