The world finds itself without a Black Panther for the first time. But the mantle must be taken up again! Who is the new Black Panther? Get ready for BLACK PANTHER #1 by Reggie Hudlin and Ken Lashley.

COVER BY: KEN LASHLEY WRITER: REGINALD HUDLIN PENCILS: KEN LASHLEY INKS: PAUL NEARY COLORED BY: PAUL MOUNTS LETTERED BY: VC - CORY PETIT THE STORY: "DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES," PART 1 The Black Panther is back…and she's badder than ever. That's right -- she! What happened to T'Challa? Who is the new Black Panther? Find out why the female is the deadliest of the species. Rated T+ …$3.99 IN STORES: February 4, 2009