The beginning of Panther’s Rage — and the origin point for Erik Killmonger. This issue marks the first appearance of Killmonger, Preyy, Kazibe, Tayete, and the earliest seeds of what would become one of the most celebrated arcs in Bronze Age Marvel. Don McGregor and Rich Buckler launch a Wakandan epic here, with a story that hits like a punch: rebellion in the mountain villages, Panther returning home, and a challenger who immediately proves he’s not just another villain — he’s a new kind of threat.
The cover is pure 1973 Marvel energy: Buckler & Giacoia staging Black Panther mid-leap against Killmonger at Warrior Falls, framed by a stalking leopard and the promise of rising chaos. Inside, the tone shifts to straight adventure — lush Wakandan landscapes, tribal politics, and a debut fight that ends with Panther thrown from the falls. It’s the foundation for everything that later defined Killmonger as one of Marvel’s greatest antagonists.
A Bronze Age key that keeps gaining heat — and the start of the most important Black Panther storyline of the era.
Cover — “The Man Called Kill-Monger!”
Art: Rich Buckler & Frank Giacoia
Black Panther and Killmonger clash in the jungle, with a leopard lunging behind them — a kinetic, aggressive Bronze Age opener.
“Panther’s Rage” — 13 pages
Art: Rich Buckler, Klaus Janson
Panther returns to Wakanda to find rebellion simmering. Killmonger makes his first appearance, defeats Panther at Warrior Falls, and throws him from the cliff. Preyy stalks the shadows. The saga begins.
“Map of the Land of the Wakanda” — 1 page
Art: Rich Buckler
A full illustrated map of Wakanda — an early attempt at world-building that sets up the longform arc.
“Double Danger!” — 6 pages
Art: Werner Roth
A Golden Age Lorna story reprinted here — classic jungle pulp with imposters, danger, and old-school charm.
A solid mid-grade reader with decent color and good overall structure. Front cover shows moderate creasing and several color-breaking spine ticks. Corners are rounded with small blunting, and there’s edge wear along the right side. Back cover has visible soiling/handling wear and mild toning. Interior pages are off-white/cream, firmly attached at staples, and fully readable. Presents respectably — especially for a key that’s often found far more rough.
The beginning of Panther’s Rage — and the origin point for Erik Killmonger. This issue marks the first appearance of Killmonger, Preyy, Kazibe, Tayete, and the earliest seeds of what would become one of the most celebrated arcs in Bronze Age Marvel. Don McGregor and Rich Buckler launch a Wakandan epic here, with a story that hits like a punch: rebellion in the mountain villages, Panther returning home, and a challenger who immediately proves he’s not just another villain — he’s a new kind of threat.
The cover is pure 1973 Marvel energy: Buckler & Giacoia staging Black Panther mid-leap against Killmonger at Warrior Falls, framed by a stalking leopard and the promise of rising chaos. Inside, the tone shifts to straight adventure — lush Wakandan landscapes, tribal politics, and a debut fight that ends with Panther thrown from the falls. It’s the foundation for everything that later defined Killmonger as one of Marvel’s greatest antagonists.
A Bronze Age key that keeps gaining heat — and the start of the most important Black Panther storyline of the era.
Cover — “The Man Called Kill-Monger!”
Art: Rich Buckler & Frank Giacoia
Black Panther and Killmonger clash in the jungle, with a leopard lunging behind them — a kinetic, aggressive Bronze Age opener.
“Panther’s Rage” — 13 pages
Art: Rich Buckler, Klaus Janson
Panther returns to Wakanda to find rebellion simmering. Killmonger makes his first appearance, defeats Panther at Warrior Falls, and throws him from the cliff. Preyy stalks the shadows. The saga begins.
“Map of the Land of the Wakanda” — 1 page
Art: Rich Buckler
A full illustrated map of Wakanda — an early attempt at world-building that sets up the longform arc.
“Double Danger!” — 6 pages
Art: Werner Roth
A Golden Age Lorna story reprinted here — classic jungle pulp with imposters, danger, and old-school charm.
A solid mid-grade reader with decent color and good overall structure. Front cover shows moderate creasing and several color-breaking spine ticks. Corners are rounded with small blunting, and there’s edge wear along the right side. Back cover has visible soiling/handling wear and mild toning. Interior pages are off-white/cream, firmly attached at staples, and fully readable. Presents respectably — especially for a key that’s often found far more rough.
