Black Panther #49
In "The Death of the Black Panther Book 2 of 2: The King Is Dead," Christopher Priest and Sal Velluto deliver a powerful, emotionally charged conclusion to a defining arc, as T'Challa’s unraveling grip on reality forces him into a devastating confrontation with the Jabari tribe. With the weight of leadership and illness clouding his judgment, T'Challa’s actions spiral toward tragedy, culminating in a moment of profound reckoning that reshapes Wakanda’s future. Cover by Sal Velluto and Bob Almond captures the gravity of the moment, marking a pivotal issue in the series’ legacy.
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T'Challa leads his military against the Jabari tribe to have the Man-Ape returned to him. His disease causing him to become delusional and less rational, T'Challa critically injures Queen Divine Justice thinking her to be Magneto. Seeing his Queen fall, Man-Ape orders the Jabari tribe to attack the Wakandan forces. Shocked by his actions, T'Challa orders his military to stop and, at the same time, Queen Divine Justice orders the Jabari to cease hostilities. Later, T'Challa hands power over to Wakanda's tribal council and disappears.
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