Spearheaded by filmmaker and writer Reginald Hudlin, Black Panther Volume 4 brought a cinematic and high-action sensibility to T'Challa’s world. Initially launching under the Marvel Knights imprint, the series opens with the blockbuster "Who is the Black Panther?" arc, featuring kinetic art by John Romita Jr. that re-established the Panther’s prowess against a coalition of international invaders led by Ulysses Klaw.
This 41-issue run is most famous for the monumental "Bride of the Panther" storyline, which saw the royal wedding of T'Challa and Storm of the X-Men, a union that shifted the political landscape of the Marvel Universe. The series artfully navigated major events like Civil War—where the royal couple served as a diplomatic third party—and the Secret Invasion tie-in "See Wakanda and Die," widely considered one of the greatest Skrull-war stories ever told. Blending urban grit with Afrofuturist spectacle, Hudlin’s tenure redefined T'Challa as a global superpower and a premier icon of the Marvel Age.
⭐ Why This Series Stands Out
Features the historic wedding of Black Panther and Storm, uniting two of Marvel’s most powerful icons.
Opening arc illustrated by legendary artist John Romita Jr., providing a definitive visual modernization of Wakanda.
Deepens the lore of the Panther Cult and the history of the warriors who held the mantle before T'Challa.
Contains the "See Wakanda and Die" arc (#39–41), a fan-favorite tactical masterpiece by Jason Aaron.
Notable for its high-profile guest stars, including the Fantastic Four, Namor, and the X-Men.
A central title during Marvel's mid-2000s event era, providing essential context for House of M and Civil War.
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