The Black Panther’s solo title ended but the King of Wakanda returns to Africa in Fantastic Four #606 according to Marvel’s solicitations for May 2012.
Jonathan Hickman sends the FF back to the African kingdom with the ominous questions: “What happens when the world completely runs out of vibranium?”
The precious metal is what made Wakanda one of the most technologically advanced nations on the planet and a target for enemies out to exploit its natural resource.
Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive had T’Challa in New York City taking up the role of protector of Hell’s Kitchen for Daredevil.
FF # 18 features the Future Foundation kids on their first field trip in Africa and we meet the science club of Wakanda.
I’m thrilled to see the Black Panther staying in the Marvel Universe and back in Wakanda. Now let’s get working on that script for the movie starring Idris Elba!
DC Entertainment revealed a new giving campaign to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. This commitment will feature the iconic Justice League characters (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg) sounding the call to action, “We Can Be Heroes.”
We Can Be Heroes will support three humanitarian aid organizations working in Africa—Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps—to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
Here is the website, www.WeCanBeHeroes.org where you can make donations which DC Entertainment will match 100 percent (up to $1 million in donations), purchase specially branded merchandise, with 50 percent of the purchase price going to fight the hunger crisis via We Can Be Heroes, sign up for newsletters and updates, and join the We Can Be Heroes online community. The site will also feature information on each opartner organization and updates on conditions in the Horn of Africa.
“The members of the Justice League are an international team of super heroes beloved by a broad range of fans, including men and women, young and old. This makes them the perfect ‘spokescharacters’ for this campaign,” said DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson. “Their dedication to social justice and commitment to band together to defend the helpless brilliantly supports the ideals of the We Can Be Heroes campaign. The hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa is something we can reverse if we all work together. I’m proud and grateful we’re able to harness the power and standing of the DC Comics brand and iconic characters as well as for the support from both Warner Bros. and Time Warner that has allowed us to pursue this unprecedented initiative.”
