Imperial War: Black Panther #1
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Imperial War: Black Panther #1

Writer: Jonathan Hickman, Victor LaValle Artist: Cafu Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: August 27, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 6 User Reviews: 14
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SPINING STRAIGHT OUT OF THE PAGES OF IMPERIAL! Blamed for the assassinations that have started an all-out galactic war, T'Challa will first need to survive a brutal assault from the World-Breaker Hulk and Amadeus Cho before he can even think about hunting down the true culprit! And all while his spacecraft spirals towards certain doom! Sounds like another day at the office for the Black Panther!

  • 10
    Nerd Initiative - Derek Hoskins Aug 27, 2025

    Imperial has been such an incredible ride so far and this book just added to my enjoyment of the story. The twists, action, and mystery are on full display and this issue is just an absolute delight! Read Full Review

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Aug 27, 2025

    Imperial War Black Panther Issue 1 proves the Panther is more than comfortable off-world. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Sep 1, 2025

    While not 100% necessary for the main event Imperial War: Black Panther does a great job at expanding on the T'Challa's role in the story. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    AIPT - Collier Jennings Aug 27, 2025

    Imperial War: Black Panther #1 mostly sets the stage for Black Panther: Intergalactic, yet features flashes of greatness that will make readers all the more excited for what's next. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Graphic Policy - Brett Aug 27, 2025

    Who knows what will be shown in the main series, which makes this feel like a “half” issue, in that readers of the main series will want to pick it up to figure out what's going on. Imperial War: Black Panther #1 isn't one that anyone not invested in Imperial will care about. But, for those already reading that, this is a nice addition to the main series. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Comic Watch - Tyler Davis Sep 1, 2025

    Imperial War: Black Panther #1 works quite well as both connective tissue for the main Imperialtitle as well as a first taste at the upcomingBlack Panther: Intergalactic title spinning out of Johnathan Hickman's relaunch of Marvel Cosmic. LaValle and Cafu are a match made in heaven, balancing the weight of T'Challa's blend of science/fantasy fiction with strong characterization. Read Full Review

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