droar's review against another edition
4.0
Further into the breach they go. I liked this iteration more than the previous one (less set-up, more doings). Some great legends & social commentary (as one would expect from Coates) but nothing hideously heavy handed. I'm quite excited for the next chapter.
abh8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
saramarie08's review against another edition
3.0
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T’Challa enlists the help of some other marvel super heroes to confront his enemies. He’s trying to keep the rebellion down on too many fronts, and the anarchists, Tetu and Zenzi, are starting to gather more followers to them. The rogue Dora Milaje have gathered the rest of their sisters-in-arms to also usurp the king, but they haven’t figured out who would replace T'Challa yet. Meanwhile, Shuri, still in her coma, is working through stories inside the Djalia, the plane of Wakandan memory, with her “mother,” a culmination of the queens of Wakanda. Shuri doesn’t quite know the meaning of the stories she’s learning, but they will probably make sense to what’s happening in Wakanda without her.
My favorite part of this storyline is Shuri working through the memories of her country in the Djalia. The mysticism of Wakandan spirituality, to me, is what makes Black Panther special compared to other superhero stories. Yes, we have gods in Thor and Loki, but Black Panther has a connection to Bast that is unlike other any other hero. The rest of this story arc is somewhat uninteresting. Action sequences are over within a few panels, even though there's build up over several issues. Other than Zenzi's ability to control minds, it is unclear how she and Tetu are getting people to believe their version of truths. There is very little shown of the two of them preaching to large crowds or anything like that, and the only people we really see around them is soldiers. These trade paperbacks contain only 4 issues each and then have some back issues to round out the story, but this storyline could really use some more space on the page to breathe and develop these deeper conflicts and side stories.
Sara's Rating: 6/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
T’Challa enlists the help of some other marvel super heroes to confront his enemies. He’s trying to keep the rebellion down on too many fronts, and the anarchists, Tetu and Zenzi, are starting to gather more followers to them. The rogue Dora Milaje have gathered the rest of their sisters-in-arms to also usurp the king, but they haven’t figured out who would replace T'Challa yet. Meanwhile, Shuri, still in her coma, is working through stories inside the Djalia, the plane of Wakandan memory, with her “mother,” a culmination of the queens of Wakanda. Shuri doesn’t quite know the meaning of the stories she’s learning, but they will probably make sense to what’s happening in Wakanda without her.
My favorite part of this storyline is Shuri working through the memories of her country in the Djalia. The mysticism of Wakandan spirituality, to me, is what makes Black Panther special compared to other superhero stories. Yes, we have gods in Thor and Loki, but Black Panther has a connection to Bast that is unlike other any other hero. The rest of this story arc is somewhat uninteresting. Action sequences are over within a few panels, even though there's build up over several issues. Other than Zenzi's ability to control minds, it is unclear how she and Tetu are getting people to believe their version of truths. There is very little shown of the two of them preaching to large crowds or anything like that, and the only people we really see around them is soldiers. These trade paperbacks contain only 4 issues each and then have some back issues to round out the story, but this storyline could really use some more space on the page to breathe and develop these deeper conflicts and side stories.
Sara's Rating: 6/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
pjdas1012's review against another edition
4.0
"It is not my regalness that marks me from other men, but my desire to know."
The second book in the Black Panther comics by Ta-Nehisi Coates, this one was incredible. The characters and action were enthralling and it was full of African lore and folk tales. Worth reading the series just to get to this one.
The second book in the Black Panther comics by Ta-Nehisi Coates, this one was incredible. The characters and action were enthralling and it was full of African lore and folk tales. Worth reading the series just to get to this one.
voxlunae's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Quite a bit better than the first volume. The pace is much improved, and the story is really starting to gel.
jeannamarie's review against another edition
2.0
Entertaining, but not my favorite. I put this one down for a while, similar to the first one. The character develop is good, it just was not altogether gripping.
novelistdienne's review against another edition
5.0
Aww shit the political intrigue rises and tension is high. I love the artwork it does help put a picture to the novel in my head but that just it... I feel like the story itself should be in a novel. I find myself taking breaks in between reading sections because of so much content in a few bubbles. It was the same feeling I had for the first volume and the "World of Wakanda" which in my head would feel like a novella. But totally being bias by giving Volume 1-2 and World of Wakanda 5 stars. To me it ould have been great if they did a novel series of "A Nation Under Our Feet" then do a graphic novel adaption (let me know if they already did that since my ass is reading anything Marvel for the first time) kind of like what they did with Kindred by Octavia Butler or The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer.
elderkinhv's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ericarf's review against another edition
3.0
I liked Book 2 a lot more than Book 1. There was a better storyline and characters were more fleshed out. Some great action scenes as well!
I also enjoyed the appearances by Misty Night and Luke Cage!
I also enjoyed the appearances by Misty Night and Luke Cage!
kutsireads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0