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BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC #3 (MARVEL COMICS)

Space is a complicated place.

Emperor T’Challa of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda has wound up on a mysterious planet. He is crossing paths with hybrid versions of himself and others from the MCU. Shuri and a young boy named Femi have not arrived on the same planet. The first being they see? A hybrid of T’Challa and the Juggernaut!

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BLACK PANTHER 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 (MARVEL COMICS)

In July of 1966, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby welcomed readers to the world of the Black Panther in the pages of Fantastic Four #52.

Since then, the adventures of King T’Challa & the nation of Wakanda have carved out an untouchable legacy. From being a force in the Marvel Comics Universe to a key character to the success of the MCU films, the impact made by the Black Panther is undeniable.

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PLANET SHE-HULK #4 (MARVEL COMICS)

Say it ain’t so!

Jack of Hearts is back?! Korven Blackjaw has dug deep to take his attack to Jen Walters. After his bride was murdered, Korven took action and proclaimed himself as the planet’s new king. With Quade’s trial fast approaching, Jack is working for Korven on prosecuting his rival for the fate of Sakaar. All’s fair in love and trail, right?

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UNCANNY X-MEN #23 (MARVEL COMICS)

The heavy cost of a deal.

When Rogue, Gambit & Wolverine confronted Sadurang way back in issue #1, there was a cost to ending the conflict. Gambit took the Left Eye of Agamotto. The bargain was no attacks for a year and the eye would be returned. The dragon warned of the dangers of his actions. It’s too bad Gambit never listened.

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IRON MAN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)

Tony Stark.

Trying to define the man behind the armor is difficult. Exceptional Genuis. Unapologetic Hero. The list goes on and on.

Who would have thought all those years ago when he built a make shift armor that he would evolve to the Avenger he is today. It begs the question of who is the real walking weapon” Iron Man or Tony Stark? A new creative team looks to explore that and knowing their track record, it’s time for some action!

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ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #24 (MARVEL COMICS)

Time is ticking away on the Ultimate Universe. The Maker is returning.

Before that happens, there’s some unfinished business in Wakanda. The Progenitors were unleashed when Vibranium was unlocked. Their plans to take over had one person to stop them: T'Challa. With stakes this high, failure wasn’t an option. It was an epic battle. When the fight ended, something was very wrong. T'Challa was gone!

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FANTASTIC FOUR #7 (MARVEL COMICS)

“FIND SUSAN STORM”

When the Eater of Worlds sends a message like that to Earth, everyone takes notice. The Fantastic Four ready plans to investigate but its’ not an easy “get up and go”! With their group of young children left behind, choices are made on what they can and cannot do as far as being superheroes. Plus, there’s a few villains planning on taking advantage of the Four’s absence from the planet.

How will this all play out?

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