With all rights, the Ultimate Black Panther #19 is a big deal. Ultimately, who caused the series’ events, and in addition to expanding into the spirit that owns vibranium, it also gives both Black Panther and Killmonger the role of meat. But I can’t help but feel that if these obvious things had been going through a problem or two before, they would have hit more harder.
I will also publish the issues that have bothered me since the first year of the title. This means that Brian Hill may be taking the wrong approach to the ultimate Black Panther. The ultimate titles, especially the Ultimate Spider-Man and most of the Ultimate titles, can tell a single story in each issue or move forward with an inclusive story. In contrast, the series has stacked up a lot of subplots, but only now it’s approaching to solving them. With the ultimate endgame approaching quickly, everyone is guessing whether all the loose plots can be tied together before that.
Hill deserves praise for continuing to take advantage of the mystical elements that fueled the second half of the Ultimate Black Panther. Again, the horrifying Z’non, the spirit of vibranium, will remind readers how he will make T’Challa engage in battle. Sorcerer Supreme Inan lends Killmonger the help they need to discover Wakanda’s true threats. More importantly, the Black Panther connection with the Panther God, the bust has been reestablished. It once again shows that no matter how hard the makers try their best with the superhero Earth 6160, some things will remain constant forever.
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Carlos Nieto has returned to explain the ultimate Black Panther #19, but his work has had a clear upgrade. The linework is more refined, making action sequences pop, and he is very skilled at expressing emotions. Readers will see the previous duel between T’Challa and Z’non, as Black Panther deals a punishing blow to the devil and receives a similar blow in return. The latter occurs when Killmonger interrogates Khonshu and Ra through mystical means. Their faces literally contort in agony as they begin to scream. Also, Nieto was not easily around, and stones and wood exploded as they sprinkled.
David Curielle also upgrades his colour art, especially if the background is relevant. During the battle of T’Challa/Z’non, the background changes to a reddish orange tint, symbolizing the raw rage that both combatants are exploiting. In contrast, most of Wakanda’s set scenes take place in prisons and underground, resulting in a bluish black shade that tends to be somewhat unsettling. The Panther Goddess is a brightly colored, pure and shining figure, so when her bust enters the photo, Curiel truly outwits herself. In addition to this effect, Cory Petit delivers the bust words as commands like airy clouds. This only emphasizes the fact that the Black Panther is talking to God.
Ultimate Black Panther #19 may be behind with a big release, but when it comes to mysticism and battle scenes, it does offer it. Now that the series has become a home stretch, it’s time for everything to come together. I point to the conclusion as strong as the beginning.
“The Ultimate Black Panther” #19 has a major release, but it doesn’t have much of an impact
The Ultimate Black Panther #19
Ultimate Black Panther #19 may be behind with a big release, but when it comes to mysticism and battle scenes, it does offer it.
Hill brings mysticism to the forefront, giving T’Challa and Killmonger a strong character moment.
Nieto’s artwork is truly refined, especially in the battle scenes.
The color of Curiel is vibrant and will catch your eye regardless of the shade.
One of the big reveals feels that it should be an issue or two.
The mountain of plot points influenced the storytelling momentum of this series.
