Bitter about T’Challa and his place on the throne, Hunter drifted on to become the most devoted and loyal Wakandan. In a typical “white savior” story (such stories can be found at: ghost ’30s comic book series and even elements of other DC and Marvel properties), perhaps Hunter would usurp T’Challa and become the king himself. Here, however, Hunter’s noble intentions backfire: he becomes an overzealous leader of the Wakandan secret police, exiled from the country, and ultimately defeated by Black Panther after killing innocent people only to lure T’Challa out.
If Black Panther had been written 20 years ago, White Wolf could easily have been the protagonist of the entire series. But the creative team knew the “White Savior” narrative and took steps to not only avoid the trope, but also subvert it with Hunter. Legends of Black Panther #4 a new creative team telling their story is now available. Black Panther and the controversial White Wolf relationship.
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Black Panther’s White Brother Calls Out His Racist ‘Savior’ Story
Resentful of T’Challa and his place upon the throne, Hunter was driven to become the most loyal and devoted Wakandan. In a typical ‘white savior’ story (such stories can be found in The Phantom 30s comic serial and even elements in other DC and Marvel properties), Hunter would perhaps usurp T’Challa and become the King himself. But here, Hunter’s noble intentions backfire: he becomes an overzealous leader of the Wakandan secret police, is exiled from the country, and finally defeated by the Black Panther after murdering innocents just to lure out T’Challa.
The White Wolf could have easily become the hero of the entire franchise if Black Panther were written 20 years earlier. But the creative team knew about the ‘White Savior’ narrative and took precautions to not only avoid the trope, but subvert it with Hunter. Black Panther Legends #4 is available now, in which a new creative team retells the story of Black Panther and White Wolf’s contentious relationship.
#Black #Panthers #White #Brother #Calls #Racist #Savior #Story
Black Panther’s White Brother Calls Out His Racist ‘Savior’ Story
Resentful of T’Challa and his place upon the throne, Hunter was driven to become the most loyal and devoted Wakandan. In a typical ‘white savior’ story (such stories can be found in The Phantom 30s comic serial and even elements in other DC and Marvel properties), Hunter would perhaps usurp T’Challa and become the King himself. But here, Hunter’s noble intentions backfire: he becomes an overzealous leader of the Wakandan secret police, is exiled from the country, and finally defeated by the Black Panther after murdering innocents just to lure out T’Challa.
The White Wolf could have easily become the hero of the entire franchise if Black Panther were written 20 years earlier. But the creative team knew about the ‘White Savior’ narrative and took precautions to not only avoid the trope, but subvert it with Hunter. Black Panther Legends #4 is available now, in which a new creative team retells the story of Black Panther and White Wolf’s contentious relationship.
#Black #Panthers #White #Brother #Calls #Racist #Savior #Story
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