Black Panther Playing Cards by Theory11

[vasta41]

[laitostarr777]

Guess they dropped the plans for "Infinity Stone" color set
and go with the plan of having each superhero their own deck. Hmmmmm......

[Eric Lee]

Nah, considering the lead time they need to produce decks, I believe it's more to riding on the BP2's recent release. It'll still be on people's mind.

[laitostarr777]

XD Black Panther 2 was like, two months ago. Why not released it by then XD
Why not like James Bond deck that got release to anticipate "No Time to Die"

[Swiski66]

They're just pumping these superhero decks out now! I hope they do a Superman deck, focusing on the most recent Zack Snyder movie series.

[see_squared]

XD Black Panther 2 was like, two months ago. Why not released it by then XD

Anyone releasing a relevant Black Panther product wouldn't have had any of Shuri's costume assets until Oct 3 (same day the trailer dropped). I'd say that's a pretty tight turnaround during the holiday season to turn around a deck by Nov. 11 considering everything that would have to go off without a hitch (final illustrations, Marvel approvals, proofing, printing, finishing, and shipping).

Nah, considering the lead time they need to produce decks, I believe it's more to riding on the BP2's recent release. It'll still be on people's mind.

Agreed. Wakanda Forever is being released on Disney+ Feb. 1, 2023.

[vasta41]

Live: https://store.theory11.com/products/bla ... ying-cards
$13 + shipping.

[Bikefanatic]

Kilmonger as a Joker!? SMH

[laitostarr777]

The World of Black Panther
Another celebrated hero in the Marvel universe is Black Panther, a superhero who dressed in a nice black cat suit that resembles a panther. He heralds from the country of Wakanda, the most advanced civilization in the world, because of its resource from outer space: a meteorite made by the strongest metal on earth called Vibranium.

The Nation of Wakanda
Wakanda is a nation located somewhere in Africa. While it poses as a third-world country, it’s actually a very advanced and highly technological civilization in the world. The advanced life in Wakanda is thanked to the meteorite that falls on the grounds of the nation millions years ago. The meteorite contains “vibranium”, the strongest metal on earth with powerful properties (which the same metal is used to craft Captain America's circular shield). In ancient times, five tribes of people settled on that meteor’s ground zero and called it “Wakanda”. The tribes were at constant war until a warrior shaman rises to become the first king of the nation and uniting the tribes. Only four tribes [Border; Merchant; River; Mining] came together, because one of the tribe [Jabari], decide to lived on their own in the mountains. As the nation stands, some of the Wakandans decided to lived outside, who later undergo the world’s history of black people oppression (slavery, skin discrimination, etc.). Wakanda swore to protect the resource they have from misuse of other nations.

Black Panther
The Black Panther is an important figure to the nation of Wakanda. He is a protector and a king. The first Black Panther is the warrior shaman who united the tribes in long years ago - when he received a vision from the panther goddess Bast that leads him to the heart-shaped herb: a purple plant imbued with the magical properties of vibranium. The herb gives him super strength, super speed, and high instinct - giving the consumer the traits similar to a panther. The herb also helps in connecting with the dead spirits, talking with them in the afterlife. Black Panther dons a black skin-tight suit with a cat helmet, both decorated with silver metallic details. The fabric and its claw weapons, of course, are made with vibranium. The updated design is made with nanotech, which nestles within the teeth necklace that is activated when needed, envelops the user and form the armor around.

MCU Movies
There are two movies integrated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Both movies are directed by Ryan Coogler under the direction of producer Kevin Feige. Black Panther is Marvel’s answer to African superhero, created by the legend Stan Lee.

SPOILER ALERT! - might contain details of the latest sequel from this point, so read at your own risk if you haven’t watched it

• Black Panther (2018) = The first movie - it is part of Phase 3 in the Infinity Saga. It tells the story of T’Challa’s journey to become the next king of Wakanda. He then faces with a deep dark secret that his father left behind, leading him to decide the fate of the nation.
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) = The second movie - it is part of Phase 4 in the Multiverse Saga. After the death of King T’Challa, the nation is tested with an even more dangerous threat and have to face them without their protector. Shuri eventually becomes the next Black Panther, and the nation of Wakanda has to battle with the sea people of Talokan, who also thrived from the same source that is vibranium.

The box of the deck shows the face of the Black Panther framed with artworks that resembles the nation of Wakanda. The back design almost resembles a classic design featuring a two-way artwork of the hero’s headshot within frames of African markings. The deck comes in with a custom circular purple foil seal. The box is decorated with gold and gunmetal black metallic foils, predominantly purple holographic foil.


Characters and Props
The deck is based on the two movies of Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The number cards featured customized pips with Wakanda markings. One of the courts is borrowed from the Avengers deck.

• Jokers = Two recurring antagonist of the first Black Panther movie - one of whom briefly appears in the second Avengers movie [Age of Ultron]
  • Joker A = Erik “Killmonger” Stevens, A black ops mercenary and former U.S. Navy SEAL who has been doing many infiltrations missions that destabilized governments. Later, he is revealed to be N'Jadaka, the son of N'Jobu, T'Chaka's brother who was murdered for his 'betrayal' of Wakanda. He had seen the struggles of black people outside Wakanda, who then proceeds with his plan to overthrow T'Challa and shares his opinions on how Wakanda should be ruled - providing weapons to all the suffering black people to start a revolution.
  • Joker B = Ulysses Klaue, A South African black-market arms dealer, smuggler and gangster. He had been smuggling "vibranium" out from Wakanda to sell them for high price for easy profit. His left arm was accidentally amputated by Ultron, hence he is using a mechanized arm equipped with a sonic distruptor cannon. He then allied with Killmonger to get more "vibranium" for profit, but Klaue was later killed by him to be used as an offering to enter Wakanda.
• Aces = Some references to characters and props of both Black Panther movies.
  • Ace of Spades = Wakanda Forever, it's the famous catchphrase shouted by the Wakandans to pledge their nationalism to their country and a hail to their protector Black Panther. The phrase is shouted while crossing your arms on your chest.
  • Ace of Diamonds = Zuri, The elder statesman of Wakanda and the keeper of the Heart-Shaped Herb. He was sent as a War Dog to spy on N'Jobu, whom his brother T'Chaka suspects that he had been smuggling vibranium. With the suspicions are correct, N'Jobu tried to kill Zuri, and in response T'Chaka kills N'Jobu. With Zuri witness the murder, T'Chaka ordered him to maintain the lie... until it was discovered when Killmonger invades Wakanda.
  • Ace of Clubs = Talokan, An underwater city inhabited by the Mayan people who are affected by the properties of vibranium. They can no longer be able to breathe on air, hence they moved into the sea. The kingdom flourished with Namor as their king. The throne room is a big seat with the jaw of the Great White Shark.
  • Ace of Hearts = W’Kabi and the White Rhinoceros, W'Kabi is the leader of the Border Tribe which provides defense for Wakanda. He is also the lover of Okoye. This tribe have cloaks that generates force field shields and they trained white rhinoceroses to be as their mount rides.
• Spades
  • Jack of Spades = Riri Williams/Ironheart, [two different sides] A student of Massachussets Institute of Technology who is a genius inventor from Chicago. She created a suit of armor that rivals that of Iron Man suit. Riri created a vibranium detector machine as part of her school project, which was appropriated by the government that allows them to look for undiscovered vibranium source for their benefits. This caused a conflict between Wakanda and Talokan / While Riri is in Wakanda, she creates a better version of the armor, now powered by the vibranium. The suit is well-known for the heart-shaped metal crafted just for the armor. After the conflict, Riri is not allowed to leave with the suit.
  • Queen of Spades = Okoye the Dora Milaje, The leading general of the legion of strong women warriors of Wakanda. She can be described as a Wakandan traditionalist, who still preserves the ways of the old. Okoye is an expert fighter using the vibranium spear (who also insisted that all Dora Milajes to be only using spear and not other weapons).
  • King of Spades = Black Panther (Shuri), The princess of Wakanda and the younger sister of T'Challa. She is a brilliant inventor who made most of the techonologies in Wakanda using vibranium. With her brother passed away, she took the mantle of Black Panther, donning a sleek suit laden with gold metallic details.
• Diamonds
  • Jack of Diamonds = M’Baku, The leader of the Jabari Tribe who lives in the mountains not far from Wakanda. He is very powerful yet ruthless. M'Baku might looked like a feral beast, but he is a good man by heart.
  • Queen of Diamonds = Ramonda, Queen Mother of Wakanda and the mother to T'Challa and Shuri. She becomes the adviser to the king in the throne. When the king passed away, she handles the conforntation with the other nations in the United Nations conference.
  • King of Diamonds = T’Chaka, The previous Black Panther and the father of T'Challa. He discovered his brother N'Jobu's betrayal and killed him out of self-defense. He then proceed with concealing the truth to protect Wakanda. He is later killed by a bomb explosion when attenting the UN conference regarding Sokovian Accords.
• Clubs
  • Jack of Clubs = Attuma, The fiercest warrior of Talokan. He serves as the leading general for the Talokan warriors in the war against Wakanda.
  • Queen of Clubs = Namora, Namor's cousin and the leading general for the women warriors of Talokan. These warriors would hypnotized people to walk the plank and drown themselves.
  • King of Clubs = Namor, The king of Talokan, who is also known as K'uk'ulkan. He was born as a mutant, being able to breath air and water, and also have a pair of wings on his legs that allows him to fly. He hates the surface world after witnessing the ruthless of the Spaniards enslaving the Mayan people, and now he would do anything to keep his people safe.
• Hearts
  • Jack of Hearts = Everett K. Ross, An agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) who has ties with Wakanda. He had provided help to T'Challa and the Wakandans with government intels. T'Challa helped him out with apprehending Helmut Zemo, the man responsible of the UN bombing and the breakup of the Avengers.
  • Queen of Hearts = Nakia, The spy known as War Dogs, Wakanda's very own agents that gather informations outside of the nation to make sure the nation remains secret. Nakia is also the former lover of T'Challa, although she eventually went back for him. During the Blip (five years of half population went missing) and T'Challa's death, she lives in Haiti to live a normal life, secretly raising a son who is named after the beloved.
  • King of Hearts = Black Panther (T’Challa), The son of T'Chaka and the mighty Black Panther. He took the mantle of the protector and become king after the passing of his father. T'Challa also assisted the Avengers on the world-scaled war against the mad titan Thanos. Sadly, he died after struggling with an unknown illness, leaving his mother and sister grieving very much.

  The death of King T'Challa mirrors the real life incident: the actor Chadwick Boseman regretfully passed away on August 28, 2020. Farewell, our king... Wakanda Forever.

NOTE: The extra ad card shows “Legacy Collection” - it is possible that Theory11 is making a series based on individual superheroes who had their solo movies.

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