katreadsalot's review
5.0
I loved this one! I feel like Coates hit his stride and this was such a delight to read.
elderkinhv's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
joshgauthier's review
4.0
With Wakanda's civil war finally over, Book 4 of Coates's "Black Panther" takes the story in new directions as a threat tied to Wakanda's past and rooted in their spiritual beliefs threatens their newfound way of life. This volume works as a satisfying follow-up to what Coates has done before--still recognizing some of the themes he addressed so directly in the previous arc while allowing the characters and story to find fresh life.
As such, the story has a sightly different tone from the politically-driven previous installments. The dialogue writing isn't flawless, but Coates generally tells an effective and complex story. I continue to be pleased with what this creative team develops, and its exciting to see the possibilities for what may be coming from this title.
As such, the story has a sightly different tone from the politically-driven previous installments. The dialogue writing isn't flawless, but Coates generally tells an effective and complex story. I continue to be pleased with what this creative team develops, and its exciting to see the possibilities for what may be coming from this title.
annrhub's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
Not quite as boring as reading about Asgard. But close. I just don't care much. Though there were bits that were more Marvel and less Wakanda. Ororo was handled pretty well. And I kind of like the implied setup of a Scooby Doo scheme of fake old gods. But at this point we don't know. Pretty art, pretty writing, just not a gripping story.
elemomi's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ericawrites's review
4.0
This is an incredibly strong addition to the Black Panther mythos and the world Coates is building for T'Challa and company.
blacksentai's review
2.0
I was excited to get out of what felt like the fixing of old mistakes I didn't care about and into a new story. But this new story is ultimately disappointing. There's the promise of something fun and interesting, but it's totally sunk by shitty super villain poop.