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Ever since Black Panther changed the cinematic landscape in 2018, fans have been clamoring for the return of the hero. But in the wake of the death of Chadwick Boseman, who so memorably brought King T’Challa to life, there has also been a question of who will take on the mantle of Black Panther when the highly-awaited sequel hits screens. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, director Ryan Coogler shared the first stunning trailer for the movie. While the trailer didn’t reveal who would be taking on the role of Black Panther, it did tease a look at a new suit for the protector of Wakanda. That, alongside a poster showing the new hero’s helmet and some other teases from the movie, has many fans wondering if T’Challa’s sister Shuri is the new Black Panther. It’s a pretty smart guess, especially if we look at her comic backstory. Here’s a rundown of Shuri’s relationship to the mantle of Black Panther.
Has Shuri Been the Black Panther in Marvel’s Comic Books?
Shuri was first introduced in 2005’s Black Panther Vol. 4 #2, created by Reginald Hudlin and artist John Romita Jr. Just like in the movies, T’Challa’s younger sister is a powerful, funny, smart sibling to the Black Panther. But it wasn’t until nearly five years later in Black Panther Vol. 5 #5 when she’d take on the mantle of Black Panther herself. This came about during the Dark Reign saga at Marvel. As Norman Osborn gathered his Cabal, Namor asked T’Challa to join them in the fight. Soon, after the King refused, his ship crashed. This left T’Challa in a coma and Wakanda without a Black Panther. T’Challa’s wife, the X-Men hero Storm, suggests Shuri become the Black Panther in his stead. It makes a lot of sense as he’s long been training his sister to take his place. But when Shuri visits the Panther God, she refuses to let her take the mantle of Black Panther, claiming that she’s too arrogant.
Despite this rejection of Shuri, the Panther God allows her to live. That goes against everything the Wakandans expect, so Shuri decides it’s because she still has a greater purpose. With her brother in a coma, Storm in Limbo trying to recover him, and the evil Morlun encroaching on her country, she puts on the Black Panther costume and goes out to protect her people. It’s a controversial choice as Bast refused her, but it also gives Shuri more agency than her brother. After her bravery and smart wits defeat Morlun and save T’Challa and Storm from the underworld, the Panther God finally recognizes Shuri as the new Black Panther.
How Did Shuri Get Her Black Panther Suit in Marvel Comics?
It’s unclear how Shuri got her Black Panther suit as the suit simply exists when Shuri puts it on. That makes us think that she may have built it herself. Just like her brother’s iconic suit, it’s made of vibranium but is more form-fitting, especially in the eyes of series artist Ken Lashley and cover artist J. Scott Campbell. The biggest visual differences from T’Challa’s Black Panther suit are that Shuri has a slimmer helmet (which looks similar to the one Marvel Studios teased on their poster), cape, and a now instantly recognizable fur collar. In issue eight of the series, Shuri’s Black Panther suits gets many upgrades too. One of her Wakandan scientists, N’Iix, offers her weapons. These include “holopods, spider bites, desert sand, and shok-nets.”
The coolest part, though, are the kevlar and spider-silk mesh gloves, with adamantium-tipped, vibranium claws. Perhaps we could see the arrival of the metal, most closely connected to Wolverine, in Wakanda Forever?
Will Shuri Become the New Black Panther in the MCU?
Ever since Letitia Wright’s breakout performance in Black Panther, fans have wondered whether she’d take on the mantle; would Shuri become the new Black Panther in the MCU? With Boseman’s tragic passing, Shuri seems more likely than ever to follow in his footsteps. Not only would it fit with the comic book canon, but it would be in line with Marvel Studio’s current era of exploring legacy heroes. It should be noted, though, that Shuri isn’t the only other person who’s held the Black Panther mantle in Marvel’s comics. And so she isn’t the only candidate to become the new MCU Black Panther.
Among the few who have been called Black Panther are NYC cop Kasper Cole, T’Chaka (T’Challa’s father), and even Erik Killmonger. While Cole and Killmonger had both been floated as possibilities, it still seems most likely that the next MCU Black Panther will be Shuri.
The most recent trailer for Wakanda Forever even showed us the new Black Panther in closer detail, and the markings on the helmet match the white dots Shuri has been known to don.
Additionally, we’ve now seen the suit also has gauntlets, similar to the kind Shuri uses as her weapon of choice. But just because Shuri may step into the role, that doesn’t mean she’ll stay the MCU’s Black Panther.
In fact, a new upcoming Marvel comic book series Wakanda will be a “definitive overview of all the Wakandans who have held the mantle of the Black Panther.”
It could be that we see Wright’s Shuri take it on in Wakanda Forever and become the new Black Panther. But Shuri may leave the mantle open for others to come after her.
Originally published on July 26, 2022.
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Ever since Black Panther changed the cinematic landscape in 2018, fans have been clamoring for the return of the hero. But in the wake of the death of Chadwick Boseman, who so memorably brought King T’Challa to life, there has also been a question of who will take on the mantle of Black Panther when the highly-awaited sequel hits screens. At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, director Ryan Coogler shared the first stunning trailer for the movie. While the trailer didn’t reveal who would be taking on the role of Black Panther, it did tease a look at a new suit for the protector of Wakanda. That, alongside a poster showing the new hero’s helmet and some other teases from the movie, has many fans wondering if T’Challa’s sister Shuri is the new Black Panther. It’s a pretty smart guess, especially if we look at her comic backstory. Here’s a rundown of Shuri’s relationship to the mantle of Black Panther.
Has Shuri Been the Black Panther in Marvel’s Comic Books?
Shuri was first introduced in 2005’s Black Panther Vol. 4 #2, created by Reginald Hudlin and artist John Romita Jr. Just like in the movies, T’Challa’s younger sister is a powerful, funny, smart sibling to the Black Panther. But it wasn’t until nearly five years later in Black Panther Vol. 5 #5 when she’d take on the mantle of Black Panther herself. This came about during the Dark Reign saga at Marvel. As Norman Osborn gathered his Cabal, Namor asked T’Challa to join them in the fight. Soon, after the King refused, his ship crashed. This left T’Challa in a coma and Wakanda without a Black Panther. T’Challa’s wife, the X-Men hero Storm, suggests Shuri become the Black Panther in his stead. It makes a lot of sense as he’s long been training his sister to take his place. But when Shuri visits the Panther God, she refuses to let her take the mantle of Black Panther, claiming that she’s too arrogant.
Despite this rejection of Shuri, the Panther God allows her to live. That goes against everything the Wakandans expect, so Shuri decides it’s because she still has a greater purpose. With her brother in a coma, Storm in Limbo trying to recover him, and the evil Morlun encroaching on her country, she puts on the Black Panther costume and goes out to protect her people. It’s a controversial choice as Bast refused her, but it also gives Shuri more agency than her brother. After her bravery and smart wits defeat Morlun and save T’Challa and Storm from the underworld, the Panther God finally recognizes Shuri as the new Black Panther.
How Did Shuri Get Her Black Panther Suit in Marvel Comics?
It’s unclear how Shuri got her Black Panther suit as the suit simply exists when Shuri puts it on. That makes us think that she may have built it herself. Just like her brother’s iconic suit, it’s made of vibranium but is more form-fitting, especially in the eyes of series artist Ken Lashley and cover artist J. Scott Campbell. The biggest visual differences from T’Challa’s Black Panther suit are that Shuri has a slimmer helmet (which looks similar to the one Marvel Studios teased on their poster), cape, and a now instantly recognizable fur collar. In issue eight of the series, Shuri’s Black Panther suits gets many upgrades too. One of her Wakandan scientists, N’Iix, offers her weapons. These include “holopods, spider bites, desert sand, and shok-nets.”
The coolest part, though, are the kevlar and spider-silk mesh gloves, with adamantium-tipped, vibranium claws. Perhaps we could see the arrival of the metal, most closely connected to Wolverine, in Wakanda Forever?
Will Shuri Become the New Black Panther in the MCU?
Ever since Letitia Wright’s breakout performance in Black Panther, fans have wondered whether she’d take on the mantle; would Shuri become the new Black Panther in the MCU? With Boseman’s tragic passing, Shuri seems more likely than ever to follow in his footsteps. Not only would it fit with the comic book canon, but it would be in line with Marvel Studio’s current era of exploring legacy heroes. It should be noted, though, that Shuri isn’t the only other person who’s held the Black Panther mantle in Marvel’s comics. And so she isn’t the only candidate to become the new MCU Black Panther.
Among the few who have been called Black Panther are NYC cop Kasper Cole, T’Chaka (T’Challa’s father), and even Erik Killmonger. While Cole and Killmonger had both been floated as possibilities, it still seems most likely that the next MCU Black Panther will be Shuri.
The most recent trailer for Wakanda Forever even showed us the new Black Panther in closer detail, and the markings on the helmet match the white dots Shuri has been known to don.
Additionally, we’ve now seen the suit also has gauntlets, similar to the kind Shuri uses as her weapon of choice. But just because Shuri may step into the role, that doesn’t mean she’ll stay the MCU’s Black Panther.
In fact, a new upcoming Marvel comic book series Wakanda will be a “definitive overview of all the Wakandans who have held the mantle of the Black Panther.”
It could be that we see Wright’s Shuri take it on in Wakanda Forever and become the new Black Panther. But Shuri may leave the mantle open for others to come after her.
Originally published on July 26, 2022.
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We here at Black Nerd Problems are happy to be the first to share that BOOM! Studios has announced MOSELY, a brand new five-issue limited series from Farmhand creator and co-creator of Chew, Rob Guillory, highly acclaimed artist Sam Lotfi (Harley Quinn), and colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu (I Hate Fairyland), chronicling one man’s attempt to take down the mighty idols of technology that have captivated the world in the near future. Available in stores January 2023.
In the hyper-technological world of the later 21st century, Mosely is a bitter old janitor on a mission from a higher power—to unleash holy Hell upon the “too big to fail” Tech Gods.
Can one man bring down the corporate powers who’ve used their vast influence to oppress an all too complacent human race (and hopefully win back the favor of his estranged family while he’s at it)? Mosely’s taking up the Holy Hammer and you better believe he’s gonna smash some $h!t until he sets mankind free!
Rob Guillory is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book artist and writer. Born, raised, and currently based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Guillory is most known for his eight-year run on Image Comics’ New York Times Bestselling Chew. The book went on to achieve much success, winning two Harvey Awards (including Best New Talent for Guillory), two Eisner Awards, as well as being translated into a dozen or so languages. Guillory is also currently writer/artist on his hit creator-owned series Farmhand from Image Comics.
“I pictured Mosely as the summer action blockbuster I’ve always wanted to write. But when I put pen to paper, Marvin Mosely had bigger plans. Turns out Mose was such a huge character that this story had to grow to epic proportions just to contain him,” said Guillory. “He’s maybe the most unlikely savior of the world in comics today. And you’re gonna completely fall in love with the old bastard.”
Sam Lotfi is a comic book artist living in Austin, TX. He’s best known for his work on Mosely with Boom! Studios, Alfred: Pain in the Butler with DC Comics, and Last Stop on the Red Line with Dark Horse Comics, as well as other work for DC, IDW, Dynamite & 1First Comics. You can find Sam on Instagram @slotfi.
“I’m thrilled to be telling this story with Rob. It’s always a joy to create characters and a world from the ground up and even more fun to watch those characters collide! I found myself making sound effects out loud while drawing this book, that’s how fun the world of Mosely is!” said Lotfi.
Mosely #1 features main cover art by series artist Lotfi and variant covers by series creator Guillory and highly acclaimed artists Joe Palmer (Credits), Mike Huddlestone (Credits), and more.
“The false gods of technology have NOTHING on Mosely in this exciting new sci-fi series that pits a singular individual against all of the corrupt corporate powers of Big Tech,” said Sierra Hahn, Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Of course, being the creative geniuses they are, Rob and Sam make this a fun, action-packed, and extremely entertaining thrill ride, so get ready for big boss fights and a peek into a futuristic society that challenges our own relationships with our devices!”
Mosely is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Moises Hidalgo, and Marco Renna; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.
Print copies of Mosely #1 will be available for sale in January 2023 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.
For continuing news on Mosely and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.
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