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by Maurice Broaddus (Author), Marvel Comics (Author)
Millions of comic book fans know T'Challa as the Black Panther and king of the futuristic African nation Wakanda.
But who really knows the ruler on the throne--and the man behind the mask? He's a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king--the Haramu-Fal--and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny. Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics' most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies. Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique--and completely personal--take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Featuring the perspectives of T'Challa's most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics' most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages.Author Biography
An accidental teacher, an accidental librarian, and a purposeful community Afrofuturist, Maurice Broaddus's work has appeared in Magazine of F&SF, Lightspeed Magazine, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Asimov's, and Uncanny Magazine, with some of his stories having been collected in The Voices of Martyrs. His novels include the urban fantasy trilogy The Knights of Breton Court, the steampunk novel Pimp My Airship, and the middle grade detective novel series The Usual Suspects. As an editor, he's worked on Dark Faith, Fireside Magazine, and Apex Magazine. His gaming work includes writing for the Marvel Super-Heroes, Leverage, and Firefly role-playing games as well as working as a consultant on Watch Dogs 2. Learn more about him at MauriceBroaddus.com.
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