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

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! Cover 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 For the first time ever, Protectors of Wakanda takes you inside the Dora Milaje--Wakanda's elite, all-female guard--to learn what it takes to join their ranks