Dustin Gebel
Marvel unveils the first trailer for the upcoming Ultimate Black Panther from writer Bryan Hill and artist Stefano Caselli. After a teaser in the form of new Peach Momoko designs, more information has begun to trickle out about the series. When issue one launches this February, it promises to deliver a new status quo for the protector of Wakanda in a world missing its superheroes. The Panther will battle this universe’s Moon Knight as the avatar of Khonshu seeks control of Africa. Also teased is the inclusion of Ultimate Killmonger, Storm, Okoye, and Shuri.
In the press release, Hill discussed the influences for the series, stating:
“My influences range from the history of BLACK PANTHER comics to Ryan Coogler’s incredible work with the recent films, to Frank Herbert’s worldbuilding capacity of Dune. This is something people won’t expect, in the best of ways, and full credit to Marvel and editors Wil Moss and Michelle Marchese for bringing this creative possibility to me.”
The trailer for the series, which features never before seen art from Caselli, can be seen below.
ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1
Written by BRYAN HILL
Art and Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
Design Variant Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
Variant Cover by ETHAN YOUNG
Variant Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
Virgin Variant Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
Ultimate Special Variant Cover by BOSSLOGIC
Variant Cover by KAREN DARBOE
On Sale 2/7
ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #2
Written by BRYAN HILL
Art and Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
On Sale 3/13
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