Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje from the Marvel Universe
Learn what it takes to become a member of the Dora Milaje—Wakanda’s elite, all—female guard—with this exclusive in—world history and training manual.

The world of Wakanda, a technologically advanced society with a deep history and culture, prides itself on tradition, honor, courage, and strength. There is no greater symbol of that strength than Wakanda’s leader, The Black Panther. But protection of that symbol is tasked to the Dora Milaje—a team of women serving as Wakanda’s special forces.

For the first time, step inside this secret society of women warriors and discover what it’s like to train as member of the Dora Milaje. Recruited from across all tribes, the selected initiates undergo intense training, both physical and mental.

Passed down from elder Dora to initiates, with entries by General Okoye, Princess Shuri, and Queen Mother Ramonda, Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda reveals not only the history and foundation of the unit, but collects the strategy, weapons, and combat training as well as the code of honor and nuances of service required to protect the Black Panther and the nation of Wakanda.

Added commentary and guidance from notable warriors, such as Mistress Zola, Ayo, Aneka and M’yra, fill the margins of this treasured text.

Find out if you have what it takes to become a member of the Dora Milaje and bring honor to your tribe!
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Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje from the Marvel Universe
Learn what it takes to become a member of the Dora Milaje—Wakanda’s elite, all—female guard—with this exclusive in—world history and training manual.

The world of Wakanda, a technologically advanced society with a deep history and culture, prides itself on tradition, honor, courage, and strength. There is no greater symbol of that strength than Wakanda’s leader, The Black Panther. But protection of that symbol is tasked to the Dora Milaje—a team of women serving as Wakanda’s special forces.

For the first time, step inside this secret society of women warriors and discover what it’s like to train as member of the Dora Milaje. Recruited from across all tribes, the selected initiates undergo intense training, both physical and mental.

Passed down from elder Dora to initiates, with entries by General Okoye, Princess Shuri, and Queen Mother Ramonda, Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda reveals not only the history and foundation of the unit, but collects the strategy, weapons, and combat training as well as the code of honor and nuances of service required to protect the Black Panther and the nation of Wakanda.

Added commentary and guidance from notable warriors, such as Mistress Zola, Ayo, Aneka and M’yra, fill the margins of this treasured text.

Find out if you have what it takes to become a member of the Dora Milaje and bring honor to your tribe!
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Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje from the Marvel Universe

Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje from the Marvel Universe

by Karama Horne
Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje from the Marvel Universe

Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje from the Marvel Universe

by Karama Horne

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Learn what it takes to become a member of the Dora Milaje—Wakanda’s elite, all—female guard—with this exclusive in—world history and training manual.

The world of Wakanda, a technologically advanced society with a deep history and culture, prides itself on tradition, honor, courage, and strength. There is no greater symbol of that strength than Wakanda’s leader, The Black Panther. But protection of that symbol is tasked to the Dora Milaje—a team of women serving as Wakanda’s special forces.

For the first time, step inside this secret society of women warriors and discover what it’s like to train as member of the Dora Milaje. Recruited from across all tribes, the selected initiates undergo intense training, both physical and mental.

Passed down from elder Dora to initiates, with entries by General Okoye, Princess Shuri, and Queen Mother Ramonda, Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda reveals not only the history and foundation of the unit, but collects the strategy, weapons, and combat training as well as the code of honor and nuances of service required to protect the Black Panther and the nation of Wakanda.

Added commentary and guidance from notable warriors, such as Mistress Zola, Ayo, Aneka and M’yra, fill the margins of this treasured text.

Find out if you have what it takes to become a member of the Dora Milaje and bring honor to your tribe!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780760375808
Publisher: Epic Ink
Publication date: 09/20/2022
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Karama Horne (@theblerdgurl”) is a Brooklyn, NY based culture journalist, writer, podcaster, host and critic parked at the intersection of geekdom and diversity. Founder of theblerdgurl® brand, Karama is recognized throughout genre entertainment as an authority on geekdom and inclusion. She has been seen on red carpets, hosting comic con panels from New York to San Diego and has been featured in USA Today, The New York Times, The Guardian, The San Francisco Chronicle, andThe Root. Karama also has bylines at Marvel.com, Rotten Tomatoes, NERDIST, Mashable, SYFYWIRE, and The Wrap. Karama recently co—curated the sequential art exhibit “Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman” at the Society of Illustrators in New York. Her first novel, set in the world of the Black Panther Universe, Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual for the Dora Milaje, hits bookshelves Fall of 2022. 

Table of Contents

The Adored Ones
In Service
The Five Tenets of the Dora Milaje
PART 1: TRADITION
The History of Wakanda
The Originators and the Orisha
The Black Death
The History of the Panther Lineage
The History of the Dora Milaje
PART 2: HONOR
Kanwata Life
The Goals of Your Training
Dora Milaje Departments and Ranks
The Panther’s Court
PART 3: STRENGTH
The Dora Milaje as Living Weapons
Hand—to—Hand Combat
Combat against Superpowered Opponents and Mutants
The Dora Milaje Armory
Vibranium: Wakanda’s Mystical Ore
Security and Intelligence Roles
PART 4: COURAGE
The Tenets of Courage
Taming Your Fears with Visualization
Bast Warrior Meditation Ritual
PART 5: COMPASSION
The Five Tenets of Compassion
PART 6: DORA MILAJE INITIATION TRIALS
The Dora Milaje Evaluation Process
Graduation and Assignments
Life as a Dora Milaje
The Road Ahead
 
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