Black Panther #6 pg 23 & 2nd print trade TPB COVER by John Romita, Jr.
Artists: John Romita Jr (Penciller) , Klaus Janson (Inker)
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DescriptionContinuing my string of Black Panther (BP) posts to start 2020 and this one’s a BIGGIE – the last page to Hudlin/JRJR/Janson’s 6 issue arc “Who is the Black Panther?”! This run kicked off the 2005 relaunched BP series with a bang and was many readers’ intro to T’Challa and the world of Wakanda. I’ve got the cover to issue 5 by Terry & Rachel Dodson (check it out in my gallery) and the title page to this climactic 6th issue (also see in my gallery!) but am happy to now own what’s probably the premier interior page from the arc!The featured image here is clearly the big full shot on the right. Just an awesome image of BP in the classic Kirby costume, wounded and weary, but standing tall nonetheless. I’m clearly not the only one who thought so as this shot was used for the cover of the 2nd printing of the trade (see in additional images) – a nice little bonus for moi :) I’ve said this before but some of my favorite pieces are those that include a nice splashy shot AND some panel storytelling. Here on the left BP’s just let these United States zombie Deathlok soldiers (yep, you read that right) know what’s up. Let me elaborate just a little as the capper for me in buying this page was this moment, which might be my favorite from book. BP and his fellow Wakandans have just defeated Klaw and a group of assembled foes and the soldiers have conveniently just arrived to “assist”. Check out the published page below, and the one prior, to see some great dialogue. BP lets them know the threat’s been neutralized, so thank you, but no thanks. And, oh yeah, you better head out quick style or else. I love how BP’s actual words are polite but the threatening tone is clear. And on my page here you got that intimidating stare in the middle left panel to drive the point home. What else can the soldiers do but roll out and say “have a nice day” :) Marvel Animation actually used this arc and its art for an animated series aired on BET back in 2011. The series’ 6 episodes were basically made up of the arc’s 6 issues. They’re all online now, but to see this particular moment animated, go to this link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBm2-TPxIuY&list=PLJHDZGUl8IlraSLwfPFAt20sOIMoEE_P6&index=6 – and start 15:50 in. It's less than a minute to watch. There's something cool about seeing the art used this way (the headshot on this page is used as the image of BP delivering the main lines), and it’s equally cool to hear Djimon Hounsou voicing BP in this moment! Thanks, fellow CAFer George 1 for selling, and thanks all for looking – really do hope you like! Social/Sharing |
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Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/14/2020
Massive and stunning splash page by a team of great artists. Congrats
F M 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/14/2020
Not big on that first arc (I find that Hudlin got better and better till the very end after a so-so start) and I prefer my BP without the cape and YET this is obviousy an expcetional splashy piece of art.
And that close up on his face is not too bad either.
What Deathlocks? ;)
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 2/15/2020
F M wrote:
Not big on that first arc (I find that Hudlin got better and better till the very end after a so-so start) and I prefer my BP without the cape and YET this is obviousy an expcetional splashy piece of art.
And that close up on his face is not too bad either.
What Deathlocks? ;)
Thanks, Fred - always appreciated from a fellow BP fan! I prefer BP sans cape too but it is cool seeing it here as a splashy throwback to the original. The headshot is indeed cool. And those Deathloks ARE there :)
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/14/2020
Beautiful rendition of T'challa by JrJr. I love that the iconic imagery was reused for the cover
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/14/2020
Superb page and powerful from the nice Hudson written run, Jansons inks on JrJr are always a joy to behold !
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/14/2020
Hands down, best modern Black Panther collection. Great addition K!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/15/2020
T Shen wrote:
Hands down, best modern Black Panther collection. Great addition K!
Appreciate that, T! Definitely happy with where the BP collection has gone...and is going! As I started collecting art I hadn't necessarily planned to have so much BP but that quickly changed, as evidenced! Thanks, all, for the comments!
Will Gabri-El
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/14/2020
Quite an image...and backstory to go with...congrats !
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/15/2020
The Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson combo is one of my absolute favourite artistic pairings of the modern era. Great page content too!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/15/2020
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
The Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson combo is one of my absolute favourite artistic pairings of the modern era. Great page content too!
All this goes double for me. I love that full-sized image of BP.
Matthias .
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 2/15/2020
Nice half-Page splash and fantastic description! Thank you for sharing it!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/1/2020
Such a great shot of BP it's easy to see why they used it for the 2nd print cover!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/2/2020
George H wrote:
Such a great shot of BP it's easy to see why they used it for the 2nd print cover!
That's what I'm saying, George! A regal looking Panther, and as a fellow collector told me, accentuated by the nice lighting effect that JRJR started and Janson finished. Thanks for the comment, man - always appreciated!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 3/4/2020
Very nice BP page by JrJr! That splashy panther is amazing. And zombie deathloks? So cool.
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/16/2020
A brilliant example from one of my favorite stories featuring T'Challa. Awesome pick up! What a score. Congrats!
N M
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/26/2020
Absolutely incredible. I don't care what anyone says, I'll always love me some JRJR.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/26/2020
N M wrote:
Absolutely incredible. I don't care what anyone says, I'll always love me some JRJR.
I hear you, N M. It is pretty interesting how polarizing JRJR can be to art fans, and I myself go back and forth based on different pieces and runs he's done but there definitely are times when I'm like, "yep...brilliant." Thanks for the add!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/19/2020
They are lucky they left. Panther wasn't messing around. He would of keeled them all.
Ellis M
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 10/6/2020
JRJR and Klaus...It's hard to get more iconic a pencil/ink team together. And they ROCKED Black Panther here...is it observation or judgement in his stare? Doesn't matter, because he's about to rock someone's world. Your BP collection is just...stellar!!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/6/2020
Ellis M wrote:
JRJR and Klaus...It's hard to get more iconic a pencil/ink team together. And they ROCKED Black Panther here...is it observation or judgement in his stare? Doesn't matter, because he's about to rock someone's world. Your BP collection is just...stellar!!!
Observation, judgement, both? Agree - it doesn't matter which is it is! Say that last line like the Rock :) In any case these zombies best get to steppin' if they know what's best for 'em. Thanks for the great comments today, Ellis!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Fabulous page by that fabulous team of JrJr and Janson! Love when they work together!
Desmond S
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/2/2025
JRJR brought so much energy to this book.With these big and bold images, Black Panther has never looked more imposing. Congrats on this!
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