Thoroughly enjoyed the world-building and development of characters throughout this piece. Thomas is attentive to building personalities that feel real and layered for each character. Eager to read more works that build on Marvel characters, places, and conflicts in new, exciting ways.

Black Panther: Panther's Rage follows T'Challa who returns home to find chaos brewing in Wakanda.
He left the throne for many years after his father's death and now the people have lost faith on him.

T'Challa watches his people get unalived, their crops burnt by a rebel group lead by someone closer to his heart than anyone.

Black Panther: Panther's rage focuses on how T'Challa navigates the pain and grief of losing his at the hands of his greatest enemy and now he must find a way to work through his building rage to see his new advisary clearly.

I enjoyed this book and although I didn't get to finish it before it was archived, it was a well written story that sucks you into the country with vibrainun enough to change the world.

It explores anger, grief, rage, disappointment, expectations, family, love, betrayals, and leadership all of which are expected from the new Panther King, T'Challa.

Thank you Netgalley and Ms. Thomas for the advance reader's copy in exchange of my honest review.

"Black Panther: Panther's Rage" is a prose adaptation of the comic book of the same title. Same as everyone, I've watched the film adaptation. In this prose adaptation, we see a vulnerable T'Challa. It's a nice change from the fierce and wise movie T'Challa. It is also fresh to see him as an older brother and a good friend. We also read about the beauty of Wakanda. We get to explore uncharted territories, see undead dinosaurs and tour mystic mountains. The issue I have with this book is that T'Challa always goes in alone in all the major events and kept on battling (one at a time) at least 7 members of the Death Regiment including Killmonger (twice!), getting badly injured, recuperating and doing it all over again. Aside from the 100 information he got from all this investigating and fighting, T'Challa was still unprepared for the attack of the dinosaurs (that wasn't truly a surprise). The love story was also too much. It was bordering on obsession to be honest.

T-Challa returns to Wakanda with this friend and a new girlfriend. There he is confronted by a new threat Kilmonger. This book serves as a re-telling of the Black Panther vs Kilmonger storyline we all know.

Sheree Renée Thomas' novel provides a different look into life in Wakanda. A more in-depth look than what is created in the movies or comics. A good read for anyone wanting to read more about Wakanda.

Read this before seeing Wakanda Forever in theaters. It's written with love, care, and emotion. Glad to see T'Challa have more adventures.

This is the first Black Panther book I have read.

I have to say I was slightly disappointed.

The main character T'Challa seemed to carry the world on his shoulder's whenever things got difficult rather than working with his team.

This did not combine well with the Marvel Team ethic.

For some reason, I expected a comic and not a prose version of a comic and to be honest, I had a very hard time reading the story. Unfortunately, I wasn’t captivated or satisfied by this book. I’m a fan of Black Panther and I wanted to love this book, but it just didn’t work for me.

For many, Black Panther is a character that means a lot. The first Black superhero in mainstream comics, he’s a character with a long legacy, and thanks to the MCU and the work of the late Chadwick Boseman the character was discovered by millions of people who would never think to pick up a comic.

The latest Marvel prose novel from Titan Books focuses on the character just in time for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to hit cinemas around the world, and tries to retell the story that saw the King of Wakanda face off against his nemesis, Killmonger, for the very first time.

The original story, printed in the series Jungle Action, was first printed in the 1970s, and was written by Don McGregor, who took the King of Wakanda away from New York and the world of superheroes and back to his home nation in Africa. It’s widely considered to be one of the best, and most important early Black Panther stories, and this retelling is helmed by Sheree Renée Thomas, an author, editor and publisher who has worked on many books, including Dark Matter, a collection of stories by some of the best Black writers in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.

The story begins with T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, living in New York, having left his home nation in the hands of a trusted adviser whilst he pursues a career as a superhero in America. Whilst in the US he has formed a number of friendships, including one with N’Jadaka, a man whose family were exiled from Wakanda in the past, and Monica Lynne, a singer whom he’d entered a romantic relationship with. When T’Challa receives news that the regent of Wakanda is dead, he sets out to return home, bringing N’Jadaka and Monica with him.

Arriving in Wakanda, T’Challa begins to hear of a figure called Killmonger, a person seemingly worshipped by some members of the community; the same people who call T’Challa a failed king, and demand his removal from the throne. As terrorist attacks begin to take place across the nation, T’Challa must face the very real possibility that Wakanda may be dragged into a civil war, unless he can become the king his nation needs. However, things become more complex when T’Challa comes face to face with Killmonger, and discovers that it’s his friend, N’Jadaka. Not only that, but Killmonger is as strong and fast as T’Challa, has a small army at his command, and is working with a cadre of villains and evil magicians. Can T’Challa find a way to survive against the greatest threat he’s ever faced, or will this be the fall of the Black Panther?

For those that have read the original 13 issue run, this novel will be pretty familiar, as Sheree Renée Thomas recreates a lot of that story here. For those whose only exposure to these characters is the Marvel movies, it may be a bit of a shock seeing the ‘true’ origin of some of these characters; especially as the book brings in a lot of the weirdness of 70’s comics. Unfortunately, the fact that it’s recreating a year long comic run from the early 1970s is perhaps the biggest downside of this book.

There are several times in the novel where you can really feel the fact that this was originally produced as a monthly comic. There are a lot of action moments, and it’s pretty clear that this is because comics from that time would feel the need to have something big and exciting happen in every issue. And whilst plenty of action itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it does start to become a little repetitive at times; especially when T’Challa is beating up the exact same henchmen time and time again.

The story also feels very bogged down in throwing small challenges at the hero, where he’d have to deal with something in each of the issues. As such, there are henchmen, d-list villains, and more enhanced animals for T’Challa to fight that are reasonable across the length of the book. The sudden inclusion of zombies for a few chapter in the middle perhaps feels the most egregious because it’s so out of place and feels like the biggest departure from the tone and flow of the story.

It feels like a shame that Sheree Renée Thomas wasn’t allowed to throw out some of these moments in an attempt to streamline things more. Instead, the book feels like it’s tied to the original too much. A re-imagining that takes parts of the story, that makes it work better in this medium, and stays true to the spirit of the original would have worked much better. As it is, it feels like perhaps you’d get more out of tracking down and reading the graphic novel instead. The times where Sheree Renée Thomas does add stuff, such as the inclusion of more modern tech like cell phones, or some of the inner workings of T’Challa’s thoughts, feels like too little of a new thing to really matter, and I couldn’t help but find myself glossing over some of the paragraphs of T’Challa’s inner monologue because I just wanted to get through it as quickly as I could.

Black Panther: Panther’s Rage isn’t a bad book, and if it’s one of your first exposures to the wider history of the character it’s going to be enjoyable enough. But for those familiar with the story it does at times feel like there’s not a huge amount here that you’ve not seen before, and that modernising a story from 50 years ago without changing much of it leads to a bit of a strange experience.

I grew up reading comics, introduced to Marvel by my big brother when I was seven years old and I love this so much, the overall plot and story are wonderful, I really enjoyed the story, I loved the focus and detail in describing Wakanda and its people, which is really good for anyone being introduced to Black Panther for the first time. Overall I thought this was a great story, full of drama, fun and plenty of action.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I’ve been a huge fan of comics since I was a little kid, but in more recent years I’ve become an even bigger fan of the comic novels, both original storylines and the novelizations of classic storylines. Why? Because as much story, feeling, and emotion the incredibly talented artists are able squeeze into those comic panels, the novelizations are able to go further, expanding the story, giving us a deeper look into the psyche of our favorite heroes and villains. Of course with the novels we do miss out on some absolutely spectacular art…so I say why not collect both the comics and the novels? Panther’s Rage is a classic storyline originally from the 70’s and Sheree Renée Thomas does a wonderful job of transforming it into novel form. While the book does feature a number of Black Panther’s villains such as Venomm (which will likely confuse newer comic fans because I am not referring to the Spider-man hating alien symbiote but to a crazed snake master/charmer), T’Challa’s main opponent is Killmonger as they battle for the future of Wakanda. Of course being a huge fan of the Black Panther movie (which is without question the most visually stylish movie to date from Marvel) I couldn’t help but picture Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan in their classic roles. It’s an excellent story featuring both action and heart as the two struggle over what should be the future for Wakanda. (4.5 stars, rounded up to 5) Thanks so much to Titan Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an eARC Panther’s Rage.

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Full disclosure: I haven't seen the Black Panther movie or read any of the Black Panther comics.

Growing up reading Marvel comics, I've come across the character of the Black Panther here and there (mainly in regards to his relationship with Storm) but I've never really known much about him so I was happy to finally rectify that by reading Sheree Renée Thomas's "Black Panther: Pather's Rage".

Firstly, I just want to say how much I enjoyed the overall plot and story. I can't comment on how original a reimaging it is since I haven't read the original comic arch but I thoroughly enjoyed the story and felt that the individual characterisations were well-developed and authentic feeling.

I loved the way that Wakanda was a prominent character in itself. A lot of detail and consideration is spent in describing the nation and its people.

One thing that I did struggle with was the scripted ignorance of T'Challa. He is written as being intelligent, discerning, and intuitive and yet he constantly fails to see things in advance and is frequently blindsided by events. It actually became a little irritating by the end.

I also didn't understand his constant need to go off on his own when he had an army that he could use. That recklessness didn't seem in keeping with his character either.

Overall, this is a fun story full of action and drama that I greatly enjoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley, Titan Books l, and Sheree Renée Thomas for giving me a free digital copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

Black Panther: Panther’s Rage is a novel that reimagines the 1972 comic arc of the same name. T’Challa returns to Wakanda after taking some time away, and brings with him his new love Monica Lynne. But they arrive to a Wakanda filled with violence and turmoil, and the mysterious Killmonger seems to be at the centre of it all.

This is an adventurous book and it was interesting to read about one of Black Panther’s early comic book storylines in a modernized form. There is a lot of love for Wakanda in this book— there are beautiful descriptions of the landscape and care is put into describing the different tribes and locations in the country. This novel also provides much more room for introspection than a comic can give, and as such, we see a more introspective side of T’Challa. This novel presents a more tenderhearted and vulnerable version of T’Challa as well, and I’ve never seen that before so I found it to be a welcome change and one of the strengths of this book. The romance was sweet, and I like how much T’Challa and Monica relied on each other. I also enjoyed the scenes with Shuri and the Dora Milaje.


Unfortunately, I wasn’t captivated or satisfied by this book. I’m not familiar with the original comic arc, so I’m not sure if my issues stem from the source material or this novel. My main criticism is that T’Challa, one of the most intelligent Marvel characters and a brilliant strategist, didn’t see any of the events in this book coming. My other main criticism is that T’Challa literally has an army of trained warriors to protect him, but every other chapter he goes off on his own to investigate something only to return injured, which could have been prevented if he wasn’t alone. And while I like the concept of reimagining old comic storylines, it didn’t feel necessary because most of the characters (such as Monica and the minor villains) in this book are no longer around in current Black Panther comics or other media. Most of T’Challa’s interactions with these characters throughout the book feel repetitive and don’t do anything to further the story.

I’m a fan of Black Panther and I wanted to love this book, but it just didn’t work for me. I enjoyed some aspects of it and gained some insight into Wakanda, but overall I wanted a lot more from this novel and my expectations might have been too high.

Thank you NetGalley and Titan Books for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I firstly want to thank Titan Book and Netgalley for sending me an E-Arc this book to review. My review is left voluntarily and is completely honest. And as usual I avoid spoilers in my reviews.

It should be said while this is a re-imagining and done well it draws a lot from the source material of Don McGregor’s original storyline from the 1970’s. While respectful of the source material Sheree Renee Thomas manages to make the story their own. We join T’Challa has he returns to Wakanda to show Monica Lynne (his girlfriend and future finance) his homeland. He expects to showcase the greatness of Wakanda and it’s people but instead he finds unrest rising within his borders. Slowly The Black Panther begins to reveal the threads and threat of growing rebellion at the hands at Eric Killmonger.

I believe this prose novel is a good stepping stone into the comic verse Black Panther and probably aimed at a young adult audience but I enjoyed it immensely. As with comics themselves there are a few bits and pieces that do require the suspension of disbelief but after all that is what good fiction is. Personally I enjoyed the writing style, pace and mix of action with more ‘mundane’ life. I also adored the expansion of Wakanda, learning more about their customs and land.

As already said this is a perfect stepping stone into the Black Panther character. I would recommend looking into the Don McGregor run after reading this so you can see how faithful Thomas is to the T’Challa of those stories. I really hope we see more of T’Challa’s adventures in the future brought to life in prose form!

I looked forward to this, my first Black Panther novel. Sadly it transpired to be, possibly, the worst book I have ever read.

I suspect it was written for a young teen audience but this was never made clear to me.

The story consists of the same encounters, albeit with different foes, in different fanciful locations, regurgitated over and over again. The Black Panther repeatedly swears to spill the blood of his enemies, to kill those who seek to destroy his world, only to spare them. Over and over again. It was simply mind numbing, boring, childish writing.

The Black Panther is so often close to death and yet makes a miraculous recovery. He is left to die or be killed by a minor foe or beast but escapes. It was like watching a James Bond film where you never understand why Dr No doesn’t just shoot him in the head instead of strapping him to bench with a slowly moving laser!

If there is an army destroying his kingdom, why does he go on walks with his girlfriend or pop down to the beach with her? It made no sense. There are jumps of days and sometimes multiple weeks where nothing happens whilst the Panther King recovers! Did his enemies go on holiday….?

This is poorly written, badly scripted and might only suit younger readers who are seeking a simplistic and fanciful story. Avoid

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

This story was so good. It gives you insight into Tchalla as well as Killmonger. It differs from the movies and follows the comic book plots of old. Tchalla faces Killmonger and his allies after helping the Avengers save the world. He is not prepared for the internal strife nor losses he faces as he tries to save Wakanda. It is a one sitting read. I look forward to the next installment.

Black Panther: Panther's Rage by Sheree Renée Thomas is an updated and new take on a classic tale of the Black Panther. The original story line by Don McGregor ran for 13 chapters in the 1970's and featured art by some very talented individuals. This modern retelling is fast paced and respectful of it's source material. Being familiar with the original comic run it was a lot of fun to see everything updated and some things retroactively added to the tale.
"T'Challa, the Black Panther, returns to Wakanda to show Monica Lynne his home. But he finds violence in the streets, discontent brewing in his people, and the name Killmonger following him everywhere he goes. When a revered storyteller—and T'Challa's mentor—is murdered, he uncovers the first threads of a growing rebellion that threatens to engulf his beloved Wakanda."
There are so many cool moments and I don't want to spoil them, and they made this Black Panther fan very happy.
Thanks to #NetGalley, #TitanBooks, and Sheree Renée Thomas for the ARC of #BlackPantherPanthersRage.

I cannot think of any other than chadwick when it comes to t'challa, and I know that this story it's just a story, but my mind was unhelpful. The arc is a good arc and the characters are all good enough, but you will finish it and run to watch the film because of the nostalgia.

A coup is brewing in Wakanda while T’Challa has been away in America, it’s difficult for him to know who he can trust when he returns to introduce his girlfriend to his homeland. What should be a glorious return for the King is a brutal reminder of what lurks in the shadows, retaining his kingdom is going to a struggle with enemies on all sides.

A Black Panther story in prose format is something different for fans but just as evocative as the visuals in a graphic novel, the author takes us directly into the story with her vivid descriptions. You feel like you are in Wakanda! The Killmonger arc is an interesting one in the history of Black Panther, so even if you're aware of this storyline, you will find someone new within these pages.

The dedication to the sublime Chadwick Boseman was a nice touch from the author.

*I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the free book*

I expected a comic and not a prose version of a comic and to be honest, I had a very hard time reading. Not only content-wise but also format-wise because this had to be downloaded like a graphic novel and had to be opened with Adobe Digital Editions. If you're a Black Panther fan, this might be to your liking, but I am not a hardcore fan and reading was not really the experience for me. It lacked the visuals and the descriptions could not counter that. I might not be the right target group for this one.

3 stars because the story was ok

A wonderful adventure in the Marvel universe featuring a beloved character who is finally getting pop culture spotlight on a wider scale. I enjoyed this prose novel as a companion reading to the comics.