(W) Joe Quesada, Christopher Priest (A) Various (CA) Sal Velluto. Black Panther reinvented as a sharp and witty political satire? Believe it! T'Challa is the man with the plan as Christopher Priest puts the emphasis on the Wakandan king's reputation as the ultimate statesman* as seen through the eyes of the U.S. government's Everett K. Ross. As the Panther investigates a murder in New York* Ross plays Devil's Advocate in an encounter with Mephisto* and a new regime seizes control in Wakanda. When the truth behind the coup becomes clear* T'Challa finds himself an enemy of the state and a major revelation threatens to destroy his relationship with the Avengers! Plus: Meet Queen Divine Justice is she ready to join T'Challa's deadly crew of female bodyguards* the Dora Milaje? Are they ready for her? Hold onto your pants* because Ross sure can't! Collecting BLACK PANTHER (1998) #1-17. Rated T+