Black Panther (1988) #1

Black Panther (1988)

by Peter B. Gillis (Writer), Sam de la Rosa (Artist), Denys Cowan (Artist)

"Cry, the Accursed Country!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Denys Cowan and Sam de la Rosa. He is T'Challa, king of the African nation of Wakanda and the super hero known as the Black Panther. However, a strange occurrence threatens the future of his rule. When the great Panther God seemingly deserts T'Challa, his people begin to question his worthiness. And he can't help but wonder if they are correct. Meanwhile, in Azania, a neighboring country ruled by apartheid, a mysterious creature begins a murder spree in the Panthers name. Can the Black Panther discover the meaning behind his sudden power loss, regain the support of his kingdom, prevent a war with Azania, and win back the mantle of his namesake?

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Superheroes, Graphic Novels

32 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1988

About the author

Peter B. Gillis (born December 19, 1952) is an American comic book writer best known for his work at Marvel Comics and First Comics in the mid-1980s, including the series Strikeforce: Morituri and the digitally drawn comic series Shatter.

Reviews

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Has the Panther Spirit left the king of Wakanda?’
That is the question on his subject's lips after two panthers attacked T’Challa in the forest.

Meanwhile, another possessor of the Panther Spirit has been on a killing spree in the volatile country of Azania. Leading the enslaved people to revolt against their cruel government.
Sadly, this causes more death to the revolters and to innocent Azanian people.

Due to his followers wavering faith, an elder tasks T’Challa to undergo the ‘Ordeal of the White Ape’.
The king does so successfully… Unfortunately, his friend Moise used a device to give T’Challa an unfair advantage. Now he must endure a tribunal that will determine his fate!

The end teases someone pitting a group of people against Wakanda and it’s leader…

I’m glad this story seems pretty self-contained. I haven’t read a Black Panther focused story in a while.

The only thing I found strange is T’Challa has green cat eyes?
Not sure if that’s been done before or if it’s a design only for this limited series.

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apartheid thoughts.

Good color artwork. One of three hundred comics marvel gave out on national read a book day, Sept six. T'challa confronts the white gorilla. T'challa has been interfering in Azania, a country with apartheid similar to South Africa. This is a violation of Wakanda 's non-interference policy, but the author is writing a message.

[Luiz Santiago · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great miniseries from 1988 strips T’Challa of his powers and pits him against Apartheid-era South Africa. Er, excuse me, Azania, not South Africa. Totally different countries!

[Bryan Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is for the entire miniseries, not just issue #1.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This came out around the time Apartheid was going on in South Africa, so some stuff in here reflects that. And of course, T'Challa is against unnecessary violence on any side.