BOOM December 2015 | Page 24

ARTICLE One of the most game-changing new characters joining the MCU in Phase 3 is Black Panther. T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) makes his debut in Captain America: Civil War as a character who may not hold allegiances with either side of the conflict. He’s not an Avenger and has little reason to care for the Sokovia Accords. His job, as the Black Panther of Wakanda, is to protect his nation. Reports indicate his path crosses ways with our familiar heroes due to The Winter Soldier, who he’s after as well for personal reasons. A sequence in the trailer shows Black Panther on foot chasing down Bucky, both followed by Cap. T’Challa’s role as a leader of his nation could have more implications on the political side of things as well. For now, we’ll enjoy our first look at the live-actio