Marvel Comics: 11 major moments comic book fans should know about (February)
By Mark Lynch
2. T’Challa defeats Knull with one Claw
Comic book: King In Black: Black Panther No. 1
Knull attacked everywhere in the world. No one was safe from the King in Black’s assault on Earth. Not even Wakanda. However, Knull wasn’t aware of something the Skrulls found out too late – you never attempt to conquer Wakanda. You’ll end up dead and become a cautionary tale for future generations.
Knull’s forces definitely fared better than the Skrulls, slaying dozens if not hundreds of innocent Wakandan citizens and soldiers in their attempt to conquer. It was so bad that T’Challa had to put his sister in harm’s way to make his plan work. Thankfully, she wasn’t killed in his sacrifice.
Knull’s attempt to take Wakanda ended with Wakanda being the first place on Earth to see the sun since the villain appeared on the planet. The first positive moment since the war started.
Why is this important?
Wakanda continuing to be an incredible force in Marvel Comics is a very important talking point. They’re supposed to be more advanced than everyone in the world. More than some intergalactic civilizations as well.
Writer Geoffery Thorne mentioned the Skrulls’ attempted invasion for a reason: To show that Knull’s army wasn’t the first set of aliens to try to take over Wakanda. They’re a country that has never been trounced – Dr. Doom and many others found that out the hard way. And now, they have become just another failure in the long-line of those who tried to overthrow the kingdom of Wakanda.