The Marvel Ultimates line is back and has already kicked off with Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch’s Ultimate Invasion. With an entirely new spin-off of the Ultimate Universe underway, it’s not a surprise to see that Black Panther will also have a highly expected spin-off this February 7th, 2024. Created by Bryan Hill (Blade, Killmonger) and Stefano Caselli (X-Men Red, Avengers), the series will take on a new approach to the Black Panther, who will need to battle Moon Knight for control of Africa as the nation of Wakanda steps out of the shadows for the first time. There will also be Ultimate versions of Okoye, Shuri, Killmonger, and of course, Storm — a longtime T’Challa love interest– who was just confirmed will be getting her own series as well.
“I was invigorated by this opportunity because in addition to my immense respect for Jonathan Hickman’s detailed storytelling, the idea of shepherding this bold new take on Black Panther in this event gives me a platform to do the kind of broad, epic, storytelling I’ve always wanted to do in comics,” Hill said in a Marvel press release.
“My influences range from the history of BLACK PANTHER comics to Ryan Coogler’s incredible work with the recent films, to Frank Herbert’s worldbuilding capacity of Dune,” he added. “This is something people won’t expect, in the best of ways, and full credit to Marvel and editors Wil Moss and Michelle Marchese for bringing this creative possibility to me.”
The trailer above sees some powerful explosions as Wakanda is under attack by the forces of Moon Knight. As a result, King T’Challa rises to the occasion taking his people, along with his friends, to war.
Ultimate Black Panther will be the second title to launch within the new Ultimates Line after Ultimate Spider-Man. The series, much like this entirely new Ultimates run, is going to take on classic ideas and characters and spin them on its head. Seeing them become something else while staying true to its roots. Ultimate Spider-Man begins ins highly anticipated release in January. Ultimate Panther will follow in February and X-Men, shortly after in March.
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Written by BRYAN HILL
Art and Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
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ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1
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Written by BRYAN HILL
Art by STEFANO CASELLI
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Written by BRYAN HILL
Art by STEFANO CASELLI
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ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1
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Written by BRYAN HILL
Art by STEFANO CASELLI
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ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #2
Written by BRYAN HILL
Art and Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
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