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Wakanda #1 — Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Variant Cover | Killmonger Publisher: Marvel Comics | Release: October 12, 2022 Writers: Stephanie Williams & Evan Narcisse | Artists: Paco Medina & Natacha Bustos | Variant Cover: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau 5-Issue Limited Series | Near Mint Signed by writer Stephanie Williams with Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) This is the Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Variant of Wakanda #1, featuring Artgerm's stunning depiction of Killmonger on the cover — one of the most iconic and beloved variant covers from this series. Signed by lead writer Stephanie Williams with a Certificate of Authenticity. Spinning out of John Ridley's landmark Black Panther run, T'Challa has been exiled from the nation he once ruled. Wakanda is an anthology miniseries spotlighting a different fan-favorite Wakandan character each issue. Issue #1 features Stephanie Williams and Paco Medina's lead story centering on Shuri, who steps up to defend Wakanda from an attack by the Rhino while grappling with her brother's absence — alongside a backup story by Evan Narcisse and Natacha Bustos in "History of the Black Panthers," offering the first definitive overview of every Wakandan who has ever held the mantle of the Black Panther. 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES Series premiere of the Wakanda anthology miniseries — a landmark celebration of the full breadth of Wakandan characters and history, timed to coincide with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) "History of the Black Panthers" backup story begins — the first definitive, all-encompassing account of every Wakandan Black Panther in Marvel canon, by acclaimed writer Evan Narcisse Features Shuri as the lead character — one of Marvel's most popular and MCU-prominent heroes, portrayed by Letitia Wright across multiple films Artgerm Killmonger variant — Stanley Lau (Artgerm) is one of the most in-demand and collectible cover artists in the industry, and his variants consistently command strong premiums; the Killmonger subject matter adds further MCU collector appeal Signed by Stephanie Williams — the acclaimed writer whose work on Nubia & the Amazons, Scarlet Witch, and Wakanda has made her one of the most celebrated voices in modern Marvel and DC comics Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.