RISE OF THE BLACK PANTHER Trade Paperback Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Evan Narcisse. Art by Paul Renaud and Javier Pina. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. 6.5" x 10.25", 136 page trade paperback, Published by Marvel Comics, ISBN # 978-1-302-90884-3, First Printing, Copyright 2018 Collects Rise of the Black Panther (2018) #1-6. The secret origin of T'Challa, the Black Panther! Wakanda has always kept itself isolated from Western society, but that's about to change. Young T'Challa knows he's destined to become king, but when his father is murdered by outsiders, he finds himself taking up a mantle he may not be ready for. Experience the troubled reign of King T'Chaka! Discover the mother T'Challa never knew! And see how the world first learns of the wondrous nation of Wakanda - including Namor, King of Atlantis; the Winter Soldier; and the ruler of Latveria, Doctor Doom! Plus: As Erik Killmonger makes a devastating move, a missing chapter of T'Challa and Storm's lifelong romance comes to light - and the Black Panther must decide his unique role in a world full of super heroes. Cover price $17.99 The comic is complete and in NEAR MINT condition with some overall light wear. Writer EVAN NARCISSE has signed his name in gold ink on the 1st page along with the inscription, "Thanks for supporting Greater Austin Area Comic-Con! Wakanda 4ever!" I purchased this book personally from Evan Narcisse at a Greater Austin Area Comic-Con several years ago and I am slowly thinning out my collection of comics and books. Mint (MT) (Overstreet) Nearly perfect in every way. Near Mint (NM) (Overstreet) Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections such as subtle bindery/printing defects. Very Fine (VF)(Overstreet) Excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal; limited accumulation of bindery/printing defects, surface wear, and minor spine creasing. Fine (FN)(Overstreet) Above average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Very Good (VG)(Overstreet) The average used comic book with moderate to significant wear. Good (GD)(Overstreet) Shows significant wear. Fair (FR)(Overstreet) Shows heavy wear. Poor (PR)(Overstreet) Little or no collector value.