MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME #5 (marvel comics)
When King T’Challa died, no one knew what to expect in its’ aftermath.
The past had its’ own secrets. His son Ketema won the crown of King by questionable means. Saving Everett K. Ross meant the brash upstart would rule Wakanda. T’Challa took the risk and the world paid the price. Before his death, the former Black Panther ran into an old ally whose found peace in faith. Meanwhile, Ketema was unleashing a violant tyranny the world wasn’t ready for. This was cemented when the world’s heroes were taken off the board.
Marvel Knights: The World To Come #5 by Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada, Richard Isanove, Richard Starkings and Tyler Smith delivers the pen-ultimate chapter of the Marvel Knights saga.
Let’s take a closer look at what transpires now.
Marvel Knights: The World To Come #5 by Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada, Richard Isanove, Richard Starkings and Tyler Smith (Marvel Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Priest delivers on a very intricate plot which incases readers in its web. Opening with Matt Murdock at the Vatican, T’Challa’s struggle to fight comes into full focus. Going back and forth between Ross’ time with the Dora Milaje helps to amplify the moment. The dialogue is sharp, unpeeling the former King’s broken state. As strong as this moment it, what happened to the Marvel heroes steals the spotlight.
Ketema is as cunning and ruthless as readers would expect. His unhinged behavior shines while others fall before him. This is driven home with how Thor is disposed of. It is a massive statement made by someone clamoring to sanity. The fallout is structured with a steady build. Readers watch in shock as Ketema continuously loses his mind with each panel. It gives the final pages an extra does of importance for the heroes involved. The writing delivers on one more surprise moment as the final battle is ready to commence. It sets up the finale with much anxiousness behind it. Can’t ask for better than that.
Quesada opens with T’Challa sparring at the Vatican. His conversation with Matt Murdock is fueled with frustration. Knowing what his son has done has left the former King in an uneasy mood. Readers watch as his failure to accept what has been done leads to an ill-fated attempt of redemption. As important as this scene comes across, what happens next takes center stage.
Readers watch as the fall of the heroes comes with no remorse. Ketema’s expressions are stone cold as he looks to take out a larger threat. His conversation with his secret weapon mirrors his insanity. The panels where Thor is taken out sends shockwaves in its aftermath. Quesada takes the audience on a fast trip through the years. They land at an uncomfortable scene with Ketema and Shuri. Seeing his father in the distance proves a disturbed illusion. The art never lets his mental state slip by. Even when in the final pages, readers see the last ditch efforts to rally come to light. The closing page leaves a strong full image to end with. A true calm before the storm forthcoming visual. The art constructs this moment up perfect to leave readers wanting more. Can’t ask for more than that.
FINAL GRADE: 9
Ketema’s schemes lead to a terrifying climax in this pen-ultimate chapter. Priest guides readers through the challenges that lie outside and within. Quesada and Isanove display the emotionally charged visuals needed with the dangerous conflicts for a family’s struggle. An epic adventure that never fails to hit its’ mark.
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