Marvel Comics’ fantasy nation of Wakanda can, very like actual international locations, imply various things to completely different individuals. Early Wakanda tales from the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby days of Marvel leaned on African exoticism; the Wakandans nonetheless lived in jungles and loincloths. Newer Marvel writers have flipped the fantasy; Wakanda is an African nation that was by no means conquered and which prospered right into a superpower. It is that dream that turned 2018’s “Black Panther” right into a cultural (and field workplace) behemoth.
That is to not say nobody’s tried. In Black Panther’s debut (“Implausible 4” #52-53), European arms vendor Ulysses “Klaw” Klaue leads marauders to steal Wakanda’s unique super-metal Vibranium. 2010’s “Doomwar” noticed Wakanda go to conflict with Physician Doom’s nation Latveria. The latest Wakanda invaders have one other acquainted face: that of the Predator. Since Marvel guardian Disney merged with twentieth Century Fox (now twentieth Century Studios), Marvel comics have been pitting its superheroes in opposition to outdated silver display screen Fox icons. See final yr’s “Predator vs Wolverine” or this yr’s “Aliens vs Avengers.”
“Predator vs Black Panther” is the work of author Benjamin Percy, who beforehand wrote “Predator vs Wolverine” and the continued “Wolverine” comedian. Marvel has shared an unique preview of the mini-series’ third concern with /Movie. The synopsis reads:
“PREDATORS GAIN ONE OF EARTH’S DEADLIEST RESOURCES! The Nice Mound falls to the invasion! Vibranium is lastly inside attain of the Predator invaders. However the would-be conquerors are divided … and Wakanda is aware of higher than most what that can do to a nation. If Shuri and T’Challa do not discover a solution to cease the rival Yautja clans, Wakanda will likely be collateral harm in a battle that started on distant stars…and the conflict will not cease there.”
See the “Predator vs Black Panther” #3 cowl, drawn by Ken Lashley, under:
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In Marvel Comics, the Predators have made Wakanda their prey
When the difficulty opens, the Predators (or somewhat, because the narration calls them, their correct species identify the Yautja) have secured management of Wakanda’s Nice Mound, the middle of its Vibranium shops. The Predators are the galaxy’s best hunters however even they’ll dream of latest, much more highly effective weapons.
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One of many different Predators then takes a lion cranium as a trophy. Whereas he slays a lion, he forgets in regards to the panther.
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“Predator vs Black Panther” #2 confirmed the Predators benefiting from their cloaks to ambush a squad of Dora Milaje warrior girls. Nevertheless, Okoye (performed by Danai Gurira within the “Black Panther” movies) pulled her sisters by means of the assault.
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As T’Challa and Okoye regroup, they talk about early plans for a counterattack. By the tip of this mini-series, we’ll absolutely know if the Predators deserve that title, or if they’re simply extra panther’s prey.
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“Predator vs Black Panther” #3 is out there for print and digital buy on October 31, 2024.