I read Book 2 of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Black Panther run soon after reading Book 1, and let me tell you, this series just got more gorgeous, more thoughtful, and more awesome.

While Book 1 focused more on the Black Panther's enemies forming and T'Challa himself realizing how lost and disconnected he is with kingship, Book 2 lasers in on counter-attack. It almost feels like the American Revolution set in East Africa, but I'm rooting for the British to reform and win. The interplay of T'Challa as godly tyrant and T'Challa as the noble, true soul of the Wakandan nation is fascinating. Even though it's a comic book, I feel like I'm reading a well-plotted, perfectly paced novel. The ethical discussion of terrorist revolution alone is so deep, you'll think it's a novel. The writing and art are exactly synced, and the character's arcs come shining through. Speaking of characters, I punched the air at the cameos. Super nice.

Overall, this series continues to take my breath away. Like HOT DAMN this is brilliant art and writing. Literally everyone should read this and learn. Other Marvel writers who deal with countries and people at war, read this and learn. Maybe this isn't a punchy-punch-and-say-a-one-liner kind of action story, but, stars and garters, A NATION UNDER OUR FEET is a fantastic story.