T'Challa is the man with the plan when Christopher Priest puts the emphasis on the Wakandan king's reputation as the ultimate statesman, as seen through the eyes of the U.S. government's Everett K. Ross. As the Panther investigates a murder in New York, Ross plays devil's advocate in an encounter with Mephisto, and a new regime seizes control of Wakanda. When the truth behind the coup becomes clear, T'Challa finds himself an enemy of the state--and a major revelation threatens to destroy his relationship with the Avengers. Plus: Meet Queen Divine Justice--is she ready to join T'Challa's deadly crew of female bodyguards, the Dora Milaje? Are they ready for her?--From publisher description.

Contains material originally published in magazine form as BLACK PANTHER #1-17.

The client / Mark Texeira, scribes -- Invasion / Mark Texeira, art -- Original sin / Mark Texeira, art -- The price / Mark Texeira -- Lord of the damned / Vince Evans, guest artist -- Hunted / Joe Jusko, guest artist -- Caged / Joe Jusko, pencils -- The business with the Avengers / Jammin' Joe Jusko, pencils -- Enemy of the state / Mike Manley, art -- Enemy of the state, book two / Mike Manley, art -- Enemy of the state, book three / Mike Manley, art -- Enemy of the state, conclusion: the taking of Wakanda 1-2-3 / Mike Manley, art -- The end / Sal Velluto, penciler -- Turbulence / Sal Velluto -- Smash / Sal Velluto -- Local hero / Sal Velluto -- Uptown / Sal Velluto, storyteller.