Black Panther : the ultimate guide

Title:

Author:

Wiacek, Stephen, author.

ISBN:

9781465466266

Personal Author:

Wiacek, Stephen, author.

Edition:

First American edition.

Publication Information:

New York : DK Publishing, 2018.

Physical Description:

199 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

General Note:

At head of title: Marvel

Includes index.

Item is not a graphic novel.

Contents:

Introduction -- Man of the moment -- Prince of heroes -- Man of mystery -- Defender of the faith -- Heavy sits the crown -- Out of Africa -- The most dangerous man alive -- The end of days -- Once and future king.

Abstract:

A history of Marvel's iconic character, Black Panther. Wiacek discusses key themes and storylines, with character studies, historical insights, and a discussion on the philosophical importance in the 1960s of a comic book with an all-black cast of heroes and villains.

Personal Subject:

Black Panther (Fictitious character)-Comic books, strips, etc.

Subject Term:

Superheroes -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Genre:

Comics (Graphic works)

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2289080

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Summary

Explore the powers, weapons, technology, and suits of the warrior, monarch, scientist, and Super Hero Black Panther, king of Wakanda--from his debut in 1966 to the present.

This comprehensive book showcases stunning Black Panther comic artwork and profiles iconic characters, such as T'Challa, and his friends and allies, including Luke Cage, The Falcon, and Storm. Meet the foes, too, like Ulysses Klaw, Erik Killmonger, Doctor Doom, and Sub-Mariner.

Packed full of information about Black Panther, the book includes an in-depth look at the characters, key issues, and iconic storylines, spotlighting pivotal moments and story arcs in the history of Black Panther, including "Panther's Rage," "Doomwar," and "Secret Invasion," and "A Nation Under Our Feet."

Author Notes

Author Stephen (Win) Wiacek is coauthor of a number of DK books, including Marvel Year by Year: A Visual History and Ultimate Marvel . He is a well-regarded, longstanding comics historian and writer.

Legendary comics scribe Don McGregor , who revitalized and modernized Black Panther in the 1970s, provides the foreword. He was a lifetime achievement award winner for Diversity in Comics at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention.