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Christopher Chambers. Marvel.com reached out to a handful of the creators to see what these heroes mean to them! As a child, I read comic books by flashlight under the bed covers because I HAD to know how T’Challa was getting out of his latest predicament. I despaired when Killmonger showed up, because I knew the Black Panther had never REALLY beaten him. And I rejoiced when T’Challa and Monica – and then later Ororo – got a few moments of peace, love and happiness. These weren’t characters, these were my friends. And knowing that I had a chance to walk alongside my friends and perhaps even guide their adventures? It means everything to me and that little boy I used to be, reading comics by flashlight.
The first mainstream Super Hero of African descent, Black Panther has attracted readers of all races and colors who see in the King of Wakanda reflections of themselves. Storytellers from across the African Diaspora some already literary legends, others who are rising stars have created for this collection original works inspired by the world of the Wakanda and its inhabitants. With guest stars including Storm, Monica Rambeau, Namor, and Jericho Drumm, these are stories of yesterday and today, of science and magic, of faith and love.
T’Challa faces the gods of his parents. Vampires stalk Shuri and a Dora Milaje in voodoo-laced New Orleans. Erik Killmonger grapples with racism, Russian spies, and his own origins. Eighteen brand-new tales of Wakanda, its people, and its legacy.
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Ishmael Reed is the winner of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship (genius award), the renowned L.A. Times Robert Kirsch Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lila Wallace-Reader s Digest Award. He is the author of more than thirty titles including the acclaimed novel Mumbo Jumbo, as well as non-fiction, plays and poetry. Website | Instagram | Facebook
Staajabu is a poet, activist and member of Straight Out Scribes. Mother to Dr. V.S. Chochezi, she and her daughter are the Straight Out Scribes poetry duo. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Camden, New Jersey, Staajabu is a writer, poet, editor, producer, health advocate, prison rights activist, environmental activist, graphic artist and U.S. Air Force veteran who currently resides in Sacramento. Website | Facebook - Staajabu | Facebook Straight Out Scribes - SOS | email