Black Panther: World of Wakanda Comic Announced
Marvel Comics has officially announced Black Panther: World of Wakanda. This marks a new Black Panther series, with a first arc that focuses on Ayo and Aneka, two members of the Dora Miljae, Black Panther’s elite squad of female bodyguards. The book will be an ongoing series devoted to exploring the people of Wakanda in the Marvel Universe.
The book will be co-written by Roxane Gay and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Pencils for the book will be drawn by Alitha E. Martinez. Each arc from the book will focus on characters from Wakanda and its surrounding nations. It will work as a companion to the current Black Panther comic series.
Speaking on the comic announcement, Roxane Gay stated: “Under the leadership of Ayo and Aneka, the Dora Milaje decide to expand their mission, to not only serve as protection for Black Panther, but to also right wrongs, particularly against women, in Wakanda and around the world. They also have to deal with the repercussions of Aneka murdering a village chieftain, as well as a threat from within.”
The book is also set to feature a 10-page backup story co-written by Yona Harvey and Coates, with art by Afua Richardson. This backup story focuses on Zenzi, the mysterious and powerful co-leader of The People, the rebel group that is responsible for much of the strife and chaos seen in the current Black Panther series.
Yona Harvey added on the backup story, “Intelligent and willful, Zenzi’s intimate knowledge of her home and its people drives her belief that her way of revolution will correct the current path of Wakanda. This is the story of how Erik Killmonger’s creation learned to master her powers of persuasion at a young age and ultimately use them against the monarchy: only The People can lead the people.”
Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso added on the new series: “BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA offers a new canvas for storytelling in the Marvel Universe where top-tier talent can explore the limitless possibility of the world of Black Panther. Roxane, Alitha, Yona and Afua are crafting a series that is essential reading because it takes readers even deeper into the hearts and minds of the rich array of characters introduced in Ta-Nehisi’s groundbreaking story and further positions them for greatness within the Marvel Universe.”
The first issue of the series will hit the shelves in November. You can check out some sample artwork, courtesy of Marvel, below.