The Black Panther mentions as much and also indicates his spys in the US are particularly successful because African Americans were supposed to be invisible. Not just what was happening in the war, but also the social injustice taking place in the United States. One surprising thing I couldn't help but notice is that this miniseries actually got into the politics of the world during World War II. Cap is always a good man who wants to help everyone he can and that attracts others to want to help him. The camaraderie built between Captain America and the current Black Panther was impressive. The Wakandans are not only a fierce and capable people, they are also patient and wise. They didn't hesitate to show some of what war can look like.
Wakanda wasn't nearly as helpless as the Nazi's believed or as need in of help as the Americans believed.įlags of Our Fathers was an interesting comic.
The United States sent Captain America to help defend Wakanda along with Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos. Baron Von Strucker was sent to Wakanda to obtain the vibranium. I’m not much of a fan of Denys Cowan’s art either – he draws Cap’s face with sunken cheeks like a heroin addict! Facially he looks like Thin White Duke-era Bowie – Cap!įlags of Our Fathers is a decent wartime crossover between Cap and Black Panther that’s fairly entertaining though it isn’t going to blow anyone away with it’s simple superhero story.ĭuring World War II the Nazi's needed vibranium in order to perfect missiles they could use to attack the United States. It’s a gorier book than Marvel usually put out but I guess the Marvel Knights label is similar to MAX in that regard? Besides Master Man, I didn’t recognise any of Red Skull’s henchmen – the armless assassin cast an interesting figure though! And, rather than understand Black Panther more, this one just confused me further – so he has some kind of hand weapon that melts people’s faces?! Every time I see this character it seems like he’s got a new power! It’s also a very convenient device that deals with threats too quickly and easily. Overall, pretty straightforward stuff competently put together which is why I didn’t dislike the book but couldn’t say I was gripped by it. We learn Wakanda is the most technologically advanced country in the world (unless you already knew that) and socially progressive too – the black soldier in Fury’s squad experiences equality for the first time (remember it’s the 1940s). Cap and Black Panther meet for the first time and inevitably tangle before teaming up to defeat the fascists. There’s not a whole lot to this crossover miniseries. As Baron von Strucker and the Red Skull prepare to invade the Black Panther’s country, they’re closely followed by Captain America, Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos looking to thwart the Fuhrer’s plans - time for a rumble in the jungle!
Where’s the one place vibranium is found? Wakanda. This meeting between Captain America and Black Panther has certainly added fuel to the fire, while also not settling the enduring debate about who is the best between these two top Marvel fighters.Hitler wants to bomb the White House but he needs the rare metal vibranium to build his ICBMs with. The current Black Panther storyline is quite controversial, as it saw T'Challa ousted as King of Wakanda first, and then from the Avengers too.
Regardless of how the fight ended, Marvel fans have taken to Twitter and other social media to express their displeasure at the portrayal of the two characters. While Steve Rogers is likely the best hand-to-hand fighter in the Marvel Universe, T'Challa is not far behind him, and his superior tech could give him an edge in the right circumstances. Even if T'Challa was still injured from a previous battle with the insidious villain called the Colonialist, his performance in this fight against Captain America was way below his standards. It's not just Captain America fans who have voiced their displeasure over this sequence, however. Even when having disagreements with his fellow heroes, Captain America usually trusts their judgment and gives them a chance, having learned his Civil War lesson. This behavior is very unusual for Captain America, who usually shows mercy and respect even for his most vicious foes, let alone for one of his oldest comrades.
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