The first Black Panther was a triumph for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only was it an expertly made film, with electric performances from Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan as well as first-class direction from Ryan Coogler, but it told a complex story about Wakanda’s responsibilities to the rest of the world. Black Panther revealed what superhero stories do best, introducing a fantastic fictional world and wrestling with complex issues through a battle between costumed characters.

So it’s no surprise that the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was one of the most anticipated movies of 2022. Not only does the film deal with the death of King T’Challa after Boseman’s unexpected passing, following the country’s period of mourning and the establishment of a new Black Panther, but it also introduced a heavy hitter from the comics in Namor the Sub-Mariner.

Played by Tenoch Huerta, Namor...