

On the other hand, one could also make the argument that there were other motives that led to the creation of “Black Panther,” such as the need to keep up with progressive audiences with a woke agenda. In some respects, African-Americans, as well as African cultures and traditions, had been placed in a more prominent position in mainstream media, particularly as it pertained to the superhero genre. When the first “Black Panther” came out in 2018, for some it felt like Marvel and Disney had revolutionized superhero movies. The Queen is appalled by his proposition and refuses, but Namor is not one to give up so easily. Indeed, an aquatic creature, known only as Namor ( Tenoch Huerta), appears to the Queen and Shuri with a proposition: to ally with him and his people, the Talokans and preemptively start an attack on other countries before those countries can impose damage upon Wakanda and Talkoa. But they aren’t the only threat to worry about. The Queen informs the General Assembly that she is fully aware of the attacks on the storehouses and warns them of dire consequences should these attacks occur. In truth, the UN fears the damage vibranium could cause if in the wrong hands. While the world, or at least the nations that comprise the United Nations, claim they wish to work with the Wakandans, in secret, there have been recent attacks on the Wakandan’s storehouses in search of vibranium (the strongest, most powerful element on Earth, which can only be found in Wakanda). While T’Challa may be gone, the actions he caused have continued to cause a ripple effect. As a nation mourns, a mother, Ramonda ( Angela Bassett), still grieving the loss of her son, trying to make sense of his sudden passing, must once again take up the mantle and serve as the Queen of Wakanda.Ī year goes by. T’Challa, the Blank Panther, an Avenger and the protector of the Wakandans, contracted an illness for which there was no cure, despite his brilliant, younger sister, Shuri ( Letitia Wright), multiple efforts to find one.

King T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, has died. Leon S LaMar III … River Barrier Naval Officer Zach Andrews (Zachary Andrews) … Merchant Melinda Russell … Federal Agent (credit only)īrent Moorer Gaskins … Wakandan Scientist Gigi Bermingham … French Secretary of State Dominique Thorne … Riri Williams / Ironheart
