Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet [Marvel Premier Collection] - by Ta-Nehisi Coates (Paperback)

About the Book

"The high-tech African nation has been ravaged by outside forces, its queen has fallen and the people have turned against their king. As dissidents seek violent change, two of T'Challa's own Dora Milaje forge their own brave path. And while outside forces pour fuel on the fire, the Black Panther recruits his own crew to aid in the struggle...This Premier Collection contains a new foreword by rapper and activist Killer Mike and is presented in a newly designed book-format edition that also includes bonus content such as sketches, layouts, interviews, and variant covers!"--

Book Synopsis

This Premier Collection contains a new foreword by rapper and activist Killer Mike and is presented in a newly designed book-format edition that also includes bonus content such as sketches, layouts, interviews, and variant covers!

National Book Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates (Between the World and Me) and acclaimed illustrator Brian Stelfreeze revolutionize the Black Panther mythos in this powerful graphic novel that blends high-tech futurism with the resonate themes of modern day.

The perfect entry point into the Marvel Universe anytime, anywhere.

As esteemed author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates brings his considerable talents to Marvel, will he usher in a new age of glory for Wakanda and its king, T'Challa, A.K.A. the Black Panther? Or will he enter the proud kingdom into its final days?

The high-tech African nation has been ravaged by outside forces, its queen has fallen and the people have turned against their king. As dissidents seek violent change, two of T'Challa's own Dora Milaje forge their own brave path. And while outside forces pour fuel on the fire, the Black Panther recruits his own crew to aid in the struggle.

Meanwhile, on the spiritual plane, a journey of transformation begins. This is a story of a king who must find a new way to lead. Of a queen whose tale is not yet fully told. Of angels fighting for change and devils fomenting chaos. Of allies and enemies, friends and foes, love and hate. This is the story of Wakanda.

BONUS FEATURES
variant covers, 2022 Brian Stelfreeze introduction, Ta-Nehisi Coates/Ryan Coogler interview, Brian Stelfreeze interview, process/development materials, Brian Stelfreeze sketches, 2017 HC cover

COLLECTING: Black Panther (2016) 1-12

Review Quotes

Praise for Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet

2017 Hugo Award-Nominee, Best Graphic Story
New York Times Best-Selling Graphic Novel
NPR's 100 Favorite Comics & Graphic Novels

"Coates' A Nation Under Our Feet is the most thrillingly political, most thought-provoking, most fun comic I have ever read. This book is a marvel." - Tochi Onyebuchi, award-winning author of Riot Baby and Goliath

"Coates' storytelling is electrifying and gloriously astute. And the art of Stelfreeze and Sprouse is spellbinding - its own visual language. Gathered in one breathtaking collection, the story of Wakanda comes to life with the verve of vibranium. How much power should one man hold? It's a question as important today as it was when these pages were first released. Only Coates could chronicle T'Challa A.K.A. the Black Panther's spirited journey in search of answers." - Yona Harvey, award-winning poet and Eisner-nominated author of Marvel Comics' World of Wakanda

"...an entertainingly serious political thriller..." - Library Journal Starred Review

"...an incredibly complex work of politics and revolution..." - Kirkus Reviews

"Coates imbues a literate, thoughtful, and highly relevant spin to this series populated exclusively by powerful and compelling black characters." - Booklist

"... A rich take on this formidable character and his world." - NPR

"... A subversive way of looking at Black Panther and long overdue." - The Guardian

"... a new kind of Marvel story." - Entertainment Weekly

About the Author

Ta-Nehisi Coates was a national correspondent for The Atlantic, where he wrote about politics and culture. In 2015, Coates published Between the World and Me, which won the National Book Award. After enjoying considerable success with his relaunch of Marvel Comics' Black Panther, he ushered Captain America into a new era of storytelling. Coates is also the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, a National Magazine award and the George Polk award. His first novel, The Water Dancer, was published in 2019. He lives in New York with his wife and son.

Brian Stelfreeze has worked in the comic-book industry for over 25 years as a writer, penciler, inker, colorist, and painter. He has worked for almost every major American comics publisher, and has the distinction of producing over 50 consecutive covers for Batman: Shadow of the Bat, and being one of the founding members of Atlanta's Gaijin Studios. His other work includes BOOM!'s Day Men and Marvel's Black Panther.