‘Ultimate Black Panther’ Trailer Bangs The Drums Of War
by Tony Thornley
Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe is starting with bang in January with Ultimate Spider-Man, but the second title in the line promises to be just as bold with February’s launch of Ultimate Black Panther.
Coming from masterminds Bryan Edward Hill and Stefano Caselli, Ultimate Black Panther continues the story of Earth-6160 from Ultimate Invasion. As the secret societies that rule the world tighten their grip, they find resistance in the middle of the African continent thanks to the nation of Wakanda. When Khonshu and Ra- the Moon Knight- tighten their grip on Africa, the Black Panther must take Wakanda public to fight them, alongside the ultimate versions of Killmonger, Storm, Okoye and Shuri!
“I was invigorated by this opportunity because in addition to my immense respect for Jonathan Hickman’s detailed storytelling, the idea of shepherding this bold new take on Black Panther in this event gives me a platform to do the kind of broad, epic, storytelling I’ve always wanted to do in comics,” Hill said.
“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,” he added. “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.”
Check out the first two covers of the series, as well as the new trailer, revealing new artwork and designs from the story. Watch for Ultimate Black Panther when it hits shelves February 7, 2024.