Black Panther Prelude #1 Review

Writer: Will Corona Pilgrim / Artist: Annapaola Martello / Marvel Comics

Wondering what Wakanda and T’Chala were up to in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Black Panther Prelude #1 answers that. We learn about what was happening in the most advanced country in the world, Wakanda, as the MCU began to unfold. There’re spoilers ahead so consider yourself warned. Ten Years ago… Democratic Republic of Congo: War and violence are spreading across the land, moving closer and closer to the border of Wakanda. The Congolese rebels are out here wildn’, takin out UN peacekeepers trying and quell the situation. The leader of the time has a decision to make as the forces draw closer. They stand their ground as the men barrel down on them with guns drawn, bullets flying. The rebels begin to slaughter errybody until a mysterious black figure incapacitates each and every one of them, leaving the people in peace.

“Bloodshed knows no borders. The cycle of violence never ends.” T’Challa returns to Wakanda and his father King requests his presence off the rip. They brush over the fact that Tony Stark just revealed himself to be Iron Man and get down to official business. A group of people, including 2 Wakandans, have bee kidnapped in Brazil. Big homie is ready to shoot the fair one with whoever fucks with his people so he gears up to go handle some African binnis in South America. Before he can take off, he’s stopped by a warrior reppin’ The Dora Milaje! The best part of this issue was this bri…