Killmonger seeks a Wakandan escape route in this exclusive preview
Erik Killmonger set a new standard for compelling superhero movie villains in last year’s Black Panther, inspiring Marvel to give more attention to the comic-book character in his own miniseries. Written by Bryan Edward Hill with art by Juan E. Ferreyra and letters by Joe Sabino, Killmonger retells the story of how Erik made his way back to Wakanda after being taken away as a child. Sexy and violent with a sharp political edge, the book is a multidimensional character study that reinforces the titular anti-hero’s place in the Marvel Universe by bringing in familiar faces like the Kingpin, Bullseye, and Black Widow, taking advantage of established mythology to deepen Erik’s own personal narrative. Hill has a talent for juggling character development with exciting action and larger social commentary, and he’s paired with an artist that matches all the depth and complexity of the script in his lush, expressive painted artwork.
