T'Challa's royal attire was relatively casual, a green turtleneck with a black silk suit and loafers, a dark purple scarf drawn tightly about his shoulders and waist. His always-present Dora Milaje had cleared the royal court, until only they and the royal family remained. T'Challa looked almost amused as he reclined back, eating grapes during this rare quiet moment in the throne room. Intelligence, I might point out, that would be of value as Wakanda strides more forcefully into the outside world, as you commanded.' 'May I ask, o' mighty King, why I can't go to Ibiza for my conference? I go every year, and each year I bring back vital intelligence about the ruling families of Europe and America. She took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and spat out her response, trying-and failing-to hide her emotions. She swallowed hard and narrowed her eyes at T'Challa, who stared back at her wearing that damnable neutral expression that she hated. combined with the fact that it would be treason to attack that emotionless, smug, overbearing, and oh-so-confident-in-every-decision-he-made brother of hers, made the crown princess clench her fists so hard she was sure her nails were drawing blood from her palms. SHURI WANTED to scream and scratch T'Challa's eyes out.īut the look on her mother's face. Wiggins.īlack Panther: Tales of Wakanda is now available, and thanks to our friends over at Titan Books, you can read an excerpt from Harlan James' story 'Bon Temps,' which stars T'Challa and Shuri, below! Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda EXCERPT

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Davis, Tananarive Due, Nikki Giovanni, Harlan James, Danian Jerry, Kyoko M., L.L. Addison, Maurice Broaddus, Christopher Chambers, Milton J. These are the legends whispered in the jungle, myths of the unconquered men and women and the land they love. These are the Tales of Wakanda.įeaturing stories by Linda D. These are the tales of a king and his country. Eighteen brand-new tales of Wakanda, its people, and its legacy. Erik Killmonger grapples with racism, Russian spies, and his own origins. Vampires stalk Shuri and a Dora Milaje in voodoo-laced New Orleans. 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. 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. 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.

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