Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Release date: November 11, 2022
What it’s about: After the death of T’Challa, the country of Wakanda is in mourning as a new group of people, the Talokan, rise up and challenge them over access and the use of Vibranium. Shuri becomes the new Black Panther.
Major new characters introduced (but not killed): Riri Williams, Namor.
Major new concepts introduced: The big one is the Talokan who are as powerful, if not more so, than the Wakandans. But there’s also a new Black Panther in Shuri, T’Challa’s young son, the continuing plans of Valentina, and the continuing adventures of Riri Williams.
Analysis: Riri Williams is returning in her own show, Ironheart, and there’s no way Marvel lets the Wakandans or Talokan go away, especially with a brand new Black Panther in Shuri. But it’s way too early to know how, or when, Namor or anyone else from this film will return.
Running Total: Two for a total of 69. Nice.
