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Black Panther: T’Challa Declassified
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Millions of comic book fans know T’Challa as the Black Panther and king of the futuristic African nation Wakanda.
But who really knows the ruler on the throne—and the man behind the mask?
He’s a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king—the Haramu-Fal—and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny.
Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies.
Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique—and completely personal—take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time.
Featuring the perspectives of T’Challa’s most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics’ most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages.
But who really knows the ruler on the throne—and the man behind the mask?
He’s a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king—the Haramu-Fal—and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny.
Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies.
Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique—and completely personal—take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time.
Featuring the perspectives of T’Challa’s most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics’ most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages.
256 pages, Paperback
Published January 30, 2023
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7,106 books386 followersMarvel Publishing, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media. Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, owns Marvel Publishing (since 2009).
Marvel counts among its characters such well-known properties as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, Wolverine, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Daredevil, Thor, the Sub-Mariner, the Punisher, Ghost Rider, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer; antagonists such as Dr. Doom, the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, Venom, Magneto, Sabretooth, Galactus, the Red Skull, the Kingpin, and Bullseye; and others. Most of Marvel's fictional characters operate in a single reality known as the Marvel Universe, with locales set in real-life cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
The comic book arm of the company started in 1939 as Timely Publications, and by the early 1950s had generally become known as Atlas Comics. Marvel's modern incarnation dates from 1961, with the company later that year launching Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and others. Marvel has since become the largest American comic book publisher, surpassing its longtime competitor DC Comics.
On December 31, 2009, The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment for $4.24 billion.
--from Wikipedia
Note: Although currently owned by the Walt Disney Company, this author is kept separate due to it's long history prior to it's acquisition - over 70 years.
Marvel counts among its characters such well-known properties as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, Wolverine, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Daredevil, Thor, the Sub-Mariner, the Punisher, Ghost Rider, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer; antagonists such as Dr. Doom, the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, Venom, Magneto, Sabretooth, Galactus, the Red Skull, the Kingpin, and Bullseye; and others. Most of Marvel's fictional characters operate in a single reality known as the Marvel Universe, with locales set in real-life cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
The comic book arm of the company started in 1939 as Timely Publications, and by the early 1950s had generally become known as Atlas Comics. Marvel's modern incarnation dates from 1961, with the company later that year launching Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and others. Marvel has since become the largest American comic book publisher, surpassing its longtime competitor DC Comics.
On December 31, 2009, The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment for $4.24 billion.
--from Wikipedia
Note: Although currently owned by the Walt Disney Company, this author is kept separate due to it's long history prior to it's acquisition - over 70 years.
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March 11, 2024
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC!
This is my second graphic novel starring THE Black Panther, T'Challa. As a new Marvel fan who doesn't closely follow the movies or comics, I found this novel to be an easy and interesting read. I enjoyed the pacing, backstory, and graphics. I'm eager to continue getting into graphic novels and manga and hopefully starting with the Black Panther collection will be an exhilarating ride!
This is my second graphic novel starring THE Black Panther, T'Challa. As a new Marvel fan who doesn't closely follow the movies or comics, I found this novel to be an easy and interesting read. I enjoyed the pacing, backstory, and graphics. I'm eager to continue getting into graphic novels and manga and hopefully starting with the Black Panther collection will be an exhilarating ride!
March 10, 2024
Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified is an incredibly fun, enjoyable in-universe look at the Black Panther universe, as told through letters, testimonial transcripts, newspaper clippings and scrolls among many documents. I must admit that I have not been up to speed on my Black Panther comics, so I assume the story being told here is the latest additions to the character straight out of the comics. I've enjoyed the previous Iron Man volume, and this one was just as good. I would certainly hand it to anyone who wanted to know more about T'Challa and the Black Panther mythos.
Special Thanks to BenBella Books, Smart Pop and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
Special Thanks to BenBella Books, Smart Pop and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
March 29, 2024
I love reading new genres, and this book didn't disappoint. Really cool set up, reads like a research paper on the Black Panther.
My inner geek is very happy.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC
My inner geek is very happy.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC
April 5, 2024
It took me quite a while to finish Black Panther: T’Challa Declassified. I think the reason for this is because, despite being a quasi graphic novel / comic book, this is actually an incredibly dense book. It’s a longer read than you expect, being a compilation of documents, diaries, transcripts, and articles.
This is not the sort of book you get for early readers or kiddos who are just getting introduced to the Black Panther. The concept is incredibly fun and interesting, but this is definitely more of an additive story for super fans of T’Challa and the Black Panther.
I must admit, I did find myself somewhat lost at times. I’ve never delved too deeply into the Black Panther—or any marvel comic, for that matter—and as such there was a lot of content that I didn’t truly have context for. For that reason, I would also say that if you are really only more of a Black Panther movies fan, this might not be for you. And that’s okay!
Outside of that, objectively I will say that there is a lot of great stuff in this book. It’s a love letter to fans and tells you T’Challa’s story in such an exciting and unique way. I was really surprised to find out all the stories about the love of his life!
Fans are going to love this and I can’t wait for them to add it to their shelves! For me, it was a fun and interesting deep dive, but I don’t think I’d get it for myself.
I received an early copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is not the sort of book you get for early readers or kiddos who are just getting introduced to the Black Panther. The concept is incredibly fun and interesting, but this is definitely more of an additive story for super fans of T’Challa and the Black Panther.
I must admit, I did find myself somewhat lost at times. I’ve never delved too deeply into the Black Panther—or any marvel comic, for that matter—and as such there was a lot of content that I didn’t truly have context for. For that reason, I would also say that if you are really only more of a Black Panther movies fan, this might not be for you. And that’s okay!
Outside of that, objectively I will say that there is a lot of great stuff in this book. It’s a love letter to fans and tells you T’Challa’s story in such an exciting and unique way. I was really surprised to find out all the stories about the love of his life!
Fans are going to love this and I can’t wait for them to add it to their shelves! For me, it was a fun and interesting deep dive, but I don’t think I’d get it for myself.
I received an early copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 21, 2024
My only knowledge of Black Panther lore is the movie and I have no clue how it fits with the rest of the lore. In my opinion the book is self-contained and it gives us a clear idea who T'Challa is as a person, what is he fighting for, what he believes in. I personally would not want to be close to him because his only loyalty is to Wakanda and he'd do anything to protect it (which is better than 99% of world leaders might I add). It puts him in conflict with pretty much everyone he gets close to be they Wakandan or not. So he'd rather cut ties then talk.
It's more of book with illustrations than a traditional comic book. It definitely is made to be read on the big screen, Some of the fonts seemed hard for read but overall it seems to suit its purpose.
I wish to know more about Wakanda, Do the rest of the cults choose their champions as well? Why exactry is Black Panther the king? Did he beat the rest of the champions in combat or what? What does vibranium do? What uses USA have for it? And many more especially about the economy.
Thank you Netgalley, BenBella Books, Smart PoP for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It's more of book with illustrations than a traditional comic book. It definitely is made to be read on the big screen, Some of the fonts seemed hard for read but overall it seems to suit its purpose.
I wish to know more about Wakanda, Do the rest of the cults choose their champions as well? Why exactry is Black Panther the king? Did he beat the rest of the champions in combat or what? What does vibranium do? What uses USA have for it? And many more especially about the economy.
Thank you Netgalley, BenBella Books, Smart PoP for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2024
Read from April 4th, 2024 to April 7th, 2024. Written on April 9th, 2024.
NEW BOOK RELEASE ALERT!!!
Much like my previous review on Iron Man: Tony Stark Declassified: Notes, Interviews, and Files from the Avengers' Archives, this is another perfect book for all Marvel fans out there and I am so happy that I got to read it ahead of its release.
Black Panther is a very interesting character with such a rich background, and this book taught me a lot more than I ever knew about who King T'Challa was. Plus, getting the comic-accurate story showed me things I had no idea from the MCU version.
The illustrations were amazing, the writing was so well organised with all the documents and notes and diary entries, it just all felt so real. The divisions were also well done though, at times, it could be a little bit hard to follow due to me not being able to read some of the fonts chosen.
Cannot wait for more books like these, I am so engaged already!
Signing off,
B.
(Free ARC from NetGalley and BenBella Books | Smart Pop that I chose to review after reading)
NEW BOOK RELEASE ALERT!!!
Much like my previous review on Iron Man: Tony Stark Declassified: Notes, Interviews, and Files from the Avengers' Archives, this is another perfect book for all Marvel fans out there and I am so happy that I got to read it ahead of its release.
Black Panther is a very interesting character with such a rich background, and this book taught me a lot more than I ever knew about who King T'Challa was. Plus, getting the comic-accurate story showed me things I had no idea from the MCU version.
The illustrations were amazing, the writing was so well organised with all the documents and notes and diary entries, it just all felt so real. The divisions were also well done though, at times, it could be a little bit hard to follow due to me not being able to read some of the fonts chosen.
Cannot wait for more books like these, I am so engaged already!
Signing off,
B.
(Free ARC from NetGalley and BenBella Books | Smart Pop that I chose to review after reading)
March 19, 2024
*thank you to NetGally for giving me access*
4 stars
If you love Marvel and you love Black Panther, than this is the book for you! It features stories and information about T'Challa and while I already knew most of it by watching the movies and being on Tumblr and stuff, I still had a fun time
4 stars
If you love Marvel and you love Black Panther, than this is the book for you! It features stories and information about T'Challa and while I already knew most of it by watching the movies and being on Tumblr and stuff, I still had a fun time
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