Black Panther Stars Explore the Film's Empowering Feminist Agenda

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referring to It's fitting that actresses Angela Bassett, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o are being honored in ELLE's annual Women in Hollywood issue (on stands Oct. 23). After all, no other movie this year has rivaled the cultural and financial influence of Black Panther, directed by Ryan Coogler. The blockbuster is set in a "Marvel universe that is unapologetically black," Nyong'o notes. "In our story," Nyong'o says, "the emphasis is on many different women holding their own space." Overall, Gurira appreciated how Wakanda, as a society, "was celebratory of everyone equally."

The Black Panther Isn't the King of His Cosmic Empire

The following contains spoilers for Black Panther #1 by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Daniel Acuña, on sale now. Ta-Nehisi Coates has been writing Black Panther for two years now. Following that, the Empire was shown thriving during the pages of Marvel Legacy, and the Rise of the Black Panther miniseries has shown that traveling to space isn't something T'Challa just thought of. Anyone who loved the latter's entrance in the final act of the Black Panther movie will love how he pops in during this rescue mission. Page 2: The Future of Wakanada Has Given Black Panther a New VoiceContinue Reading 1 2Next »205 Shares Share On Facebook Tweet Pin It Email

New Black Panther Comic Reboots Movie Heroes - In SPACE

referring to advertisingWARNING – Spoilers for Black Panther #1—A new Black Panther series has brought the Wakandan Empire to the stars—but it's also resetting the villainous Nakia and M'Baku as heroes. While Black Panther has been a popular hero for decades and the talent involved in this year's film seemed to further ensure its success, few could have guessed all the records Black Panther has broken at the box office. For the former Black Panther, that's a good thing, as both characters have long been villains in the comics. The Black Panther movie, however, tweaked Winston Duke's character to be more of a sympathetic antagonist. Black Panther #1 is available now from Marvel and comic book retailers.