Shuri #2 Review

Writer: Nnedi Okorafor / Artist: Leonardo Romero / Marvel Comics Stormy Weather Approaching Nah yall I just screamed reading Shuri #2. The twists, the turns, the agony! Let’s pick up where we left off. T’Challa is stranded in space (yikes). Shuri was asked to take on the roll of The Black Panther till her brother returns. Now, Shuri is like nah, I am not taking up the role of Black Panther, not again. (rightfully so because chile ain’t nobody can finesse like Shuri). Problem is Shuri is more of the logical thinker, who likes to use science to backup her claims and push forward. Whereas the basis of The Black Panther is using the ancestors as an inspiration towards making the best decisions for the people of Wakanda. The “spiritual” versus the “logical”. Which is more legit? What kind of balance is necessary in order to propel forward and get the best results? Shuri #2 frustrates the reader then challenges their dependencies.   This week I reaffirms that womanhood is inherently spiritual and often finds luster in the entities that stereotypes don’t associate with it. Shuri is a never ending ball of ideas. What will it take for her to use that strength and channel it with her connection to the ancestors? Conveniently an opportunity presents itself for her to strengthen these bonds, but attachment to habits and processes often shuns opportunity for growth. I love that Okorafor notices that strength is not always attached to “being the best”. It often comes with learning dep…