Wasn't a fan of Hudlin's run. Priest's run worked so well because it focused on BP being a king first and foremost (hence all the plots regarding politics, war, coups etc.), as well as portraying a likeable T'Challa who was a mix of nobility as well as being ruthless if the situation called for it. I also liked how his emotions were all restrained since he was a child as a result of his father's death and his duty as a king. The line where T'Challa's mother tells him it's alright to hate Killmonger, and T'Challa answers 'A king is above such things' really says a lot about him. Plus, the added tech also legitimized Wakanda as a superior nation, and I liked the additions to T'Challa's gear.
Priest's run had BP as more of a politician and thinker, while Hickman's recent work with the character has him like a mix of warrior-scientist. Hudlin's run was just...ech, I don't know, a step down. It was boring, and not very memorable, it felt kind of like a generic superhero book, if I'm being honest.
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