Black Panther #40 Second Printing cover image.

Panther and the Skrulls Duke it Out to a Second Printing!

Marvel is proud to announce that Black Panther #40 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Black Panther #40 Second Printing Variant!  With Secret Invasion underway, the Skrulls go to war with the nation of Wakanda!  Join red-hot star writer Jason Aaron (Ghost Rider), along with rising star artist, Jefte Palo (X-Force: Ain’t No Dog), as the Black Panther takes on an army of Super-Skrulls!  Plus, an all new explosive cover, featuring the interior art of Jefte Palo! This marks the second straight sell out for this storyline.

The reviews are in and the critics are raving about this Secret Invasion tie-in!

“Praise be to the Panther God…Jason Aaron "gets" Black Panther.” – Jesse Schedeen of IGN.com

“Writer Jason Aaron has done a good job…His Black Panther is a fantastic tactician who is able to dispatch Super-Skrulls with surgical skill.” – Shawn Kirk of ComicNewsI.com

“Structure and pacing are excellent, and specific characters are beautifully rendered.” – Mark J. Hayman of ComicsBulletin.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion and all tie-in issues, as they continue to sell out quickly at Diamond. Don’t miss your second chance for this Secret Invasion tie-in!

As war rips across the globe, the Skrulls might just have Black Panther where they want him!  Make sure you check out Black Panther #40 Second Printing Variant!

BLACK PANTHER #40 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL088530)
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils and Cover by JEFTE PALO
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 9/18/08, On-Sale – 10/08/08

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