Warning: SPOILERS for Black Panther #16
The Black Panther of Marvel Comics has been cast across the universe into the previously unknown Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda--the result of a scouting group sent through space millennia in the past, which grew into a might empire. And eventually found its greatest ruler in the fearsome Emperor N'Jadaka. An emperor joined with a Venom-like symbiote who has now set his sights on the throne of the Black Panther, right here on Earth.
Having defeated Emperor N'Jadaka in outer space, T'Challa has returned to Earth, and to his country. Unfortunately the most recent Black Panther #16 has revealed that not only has the symbiote made its way back to Earth among T'Challa's forces, it's now infiltrated Wakanda itself in the form of Changamire--T'Challa's trusted teacher. And before anyone starts hoping that T'Challa will uncover the truth of Emperor N'Jadaka's symbiote in time to foil his plan, we should warn that the plot synopses for the coming issues tell a very different, very disturbing story.
As if the symbiote that held the true power of Emperor N'Jadaka wasn't enough of a threat, it seems in the coming months somebody is going to dig up the body of Erik Killmonger. Otherwise known as the original N'Jadaka, and mortal enemy to King T'Challa. Man and Symbiote, arch nemeses of Black Panther, united into the ultimate usurper of T'Challa's throne. A sight to behold in the cover art for Black Panther #19 by Meghan Hetrick below:
THE FINAL ARC OF THE “INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE” BEGINS HERE! The groundbreaking story of a king who became a slave - a slave who became a legend - reaches a tipping point as N’Jadaka’s invasion of Earth continues! Wakanda goes to war against its own future…and its only hope lies in the king who brought them to this point.
There have been several famous Klyntar symbiotes in Marvel's Universe, but the one belonging to Emperor N'Jadaka could end up becoming one of the most important. Whether or not it stays on the throne, the creature is guaranteed to give T'Challa the fight of his life. Only this time, he won't be able to blow up an entire planet to try to kill the Emperor. He'll have to do it by hand.
Fans won't want to miss this finale being built to by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and co., so it's not to late to catch up. Check out the full credits and plot synopsis for the most recent issue of Black Panther below--and prepare for a new King of Wakanda when T'Challa's great enemies unite to make their play at the throne in December:
- BLACK PANTHER #16 (2019)
- Written by: Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Art by: Daniel Acuna
- Covers by: Cafu, Daniel Acuna
- THE INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE OF WAKANDA - TWO THOUSAND SEASONS part 4. N’Jadaka’s revenge! T’Challa thought he had rid himself of the Intergalactic Empire and its despotic ruler — but he forgot he was tangling with a god. And now, the Empire knows how to reach Wakanda Prime. Has T’Challa learned what it means to be king just in time to lose his kingdom?
Black Panther #16 is available now from your local comic book shop, or direct from Marvel Comics.