{"product_id":"marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-1-first-printing-bn","title":"Marvel Knights: The World to Come # 1 First Printing BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarvel Knights: The World to Come # 1\u003c\/b\u003e released in June 2025, is the first issue of a six-part miniseries that reimagines a dystopian future of the Marvel Universe following the death of Black Panther, T'Challa. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe comic is set in a future where water is a scarce resource and global conflicts are brewing over advanced technology and secrets. The story is told in reverse time and focuses on the power vacuum left by T'Challa's death. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe King is Dead: The issue begins with the death of an elderly T'Challa, prompting a final tribal challenge for the Wakandan throne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSuccession Crisis: The main conflict is between T'Challa and his only biological son, Ketema (who is revealed to be white and blonde, a result of T'Challa's marriage to a non-Wakandan, Monica Lynne). Ketema is a zealot who wants to return to the ancient ways of Wakanda and challenges his father for the throne in ritual combat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGlobal Instability: With Wakanda's king gone and its secrets unguarded, the world is triggered into conflicts as heroes, villains, and mutants vie for control of the advanced nation's resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Dystopian Future: The issue establishes a dark, gritty tone, reflecting the original \"Marvel Knights\" imprint's style, where the world is limping along after past wars. The narrative is framed by an old rebel who recounts the history of the Wakandan lineage to a young member of the Dora Milaje. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Christopher Priest and Joe Quesada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Joe Quesada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Richard Isanove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Joe Quesada and Richard Isanove \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMarvel Knights: The World to Come #1 (June 2025) primarily features the \u003cstrong\u003efirst appearance of Ketema\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ketema is revealed to be the son of T'Challa who defeats his father in ritual combat to become the new Black Panther and King of Wakanda in this future timeline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also includes the first appearance of other new characters and groups within this specific future continuity (Earth-TRN1711): \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAquamarines: A resistance group\/faction led by an old rebel (later revealed to be Everett Ross, the narrator of the story).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNew iterations of the Dora Milaje for this specific timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting characters such as Cleric \"M\" and an adult version of Monica Lynne (T'Challa's wife in this reality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976639692900,"sku":"BN8 2","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/clean.jpg?v=1772247920","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-1-first-printing-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}