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February 7, 2005
review: "Black Panther #1"
What a cool way to start up a new series. I came to this title not wanting or expecting anything; completely open to whatever they might do. What they've done is created a historical and in some ways hysterical re-introduction to the Wakandan hero, Black Panther.
Writer Reginald Hudlin isn't shying away from social commentary and parody. The racism of colonization, of invasion, and modern day geo-political endeavors are used for dramatic energy and purpose. It's funny too (especially when a US General is told about the time Captain America got his shield handed to him when going toe to toe with BP during WW2).
The mystery of what is going on in Wakanda is interesting and should prove to drive the book, I imagine. The unused oil reserves of Wakanda (they have "some other energy source") are an enticement to Western concerns and the US doesn't seem interested in waiting for Wakanda to invite them over.
As for the art: artist John Romita Jr. has entered that area where you don't even need to mention how great he is except to remind people how great he is. Wonderful stuff. I was sorry it was over so fast, and I look forward to the next installment.
(Recommended.)
(review by Sean Ferrell)
Posted by sferrell at February 7, 2005 1:54 PM
Comments
John Romita, Jr. is Zogg.
I mean "God."
Oh how I miss the days of Nocenti and JR JR on DD.
Posted by: evebird at February 7, 2005 9:26 PM
Funny, I was thinking the same thing as I read this issue. Ahhh... Typhoid Mary... Don't you wish you could read things for the first time again?
Posted by: s.m.f. at February 7, 2005 10:34 PM
