Marvel: Black Panther: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda

A Novel

By: Suyi Davies Okungbowa

Narrated by: William DeMeritt, Bahni Turpin

Lost to time, space, and legend, Wakanda’s rightful king must answer the call of rebellion in this thrilling adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s acclaimed Black Panther run.

On Earth, Wakanda is a beacon of prosperity and a bastion of freedom. But across the expanse of space, thousands of lightyears away, lies another Wakanda. One that has grown to hold five galaxies in its iron grip. One that steals the memories of those it enslaves. One that has abandoned the values of its forebearers and seeks only the glory and power of empire.

Lost amongst unfamiliar stars, a man finds himself as the property of Emperor N’Jadaka. He knows not how he got there, who he is, or even his name. The only thing he does know, in his bones, is that he must fight the oppression that surrounds him. That drive for liberation leads him to the Maroons, a band of rebels determined to shatter the empire and restore the memories of the Nameless. When the man quickly proves his worth with an unparalleled skill for battle, the Maroons bestow on him a title of hope, promise, and responsibility: T’Challa.

As T’Challa’s reputation among the rebels and ordinary citizens spreads, whispers of hope begin to swirl. Could this be the true T’Challa of old, the Avenger? The One Who Put the Knife Where It Belonged? When all eyes turn to him, T’Challa must decide if he will embrace a future of responsibility as their savior or pursue the mystery of his true past.

This was epic

This is an exceptional Black Panther story that stands alone, free from the typical Marvel tropes.

Good Enough

While the story was so-so, I enjoyed the narration quite a bit. On another note, It seems Bahni Turpin only showed up at the very end, so that was slightly disappointing.

A bit of old mixed with the new.

The voice acting was amazing. A fresh look at something we knew and has now grown into something new and exciting.

Amazing

What a great story and an amazing world building story. I cannot wait for the conclusion amazing truly amazing acting as well as storytelling.

A great work of literary art

There's not one thing I didn't love about the writing and the story. I own the original comic book series and this stays true to form with also giving a more detailed novel approach to the story. The pacing was good, the accents were on point and the flavor of culture was ever present in the most real and regal of ways. 10 out of 10. I can't wait for the next book.