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The Black Variant

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Excelsior B*tches! Welcome to The Black Variant! A podcast focused on nerd culture—spanning the universe of comics to the silver screen, hosted by the unfiltered, irreverent duo of X and Van. Every week a new deep dive into the world of comic books and super hero movies.

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The Black Variant: Issue #6 (Return of The Bat) 19.02.2020 52:01

Batman SZN has begun. X and Van react to director Matt Reeves breaking the internet with the reveal of the Batsuit from 'The Batman,' as well as some new information on the movie. They also talk about LGBTQ representation in comic book movies, and they handle a hefty slate of rumors about the DCEU.

The Black Variant: Issue #4 (Arrow's End) 05.02.2020 1:00:06

As "Arrow" ends its legendary run, X & Van discuss the impact of this show on the vision of an interconnected superhero universe, the possibility of a sequel to 2017's Metal, and a discussion about the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp situation and how it may effect her status in the DCU. Finally, Van gets on his soapbox again this week!

The Black Variant: Issue 3 (Trouble on Tatooine) 29.01.2020 47:15

Darkness surrounds Obi-Wan Kenobi, a surprise return for "Titans," and Van tries to reign in X (#BlameTim) on the latest issue of The Black Variant!

The Black Variant: Issue #2 (Crisis) 22.01.2020 45:47

Ezra Miller shocks the Arrowverse, and is there major problems with Star Wars' Obi-Wan series? X and Van link up for the newest issue of The Black Variant—where they review the TV adaption of "Crisis on Infinite Earths," a new Green Lantern series on HBO Max, and Taika Watiti being courted to the Dark Side. Van also gives his two cents on this week's edition of "Van's Soapbox."

The Black Variant: Issue #1 (Send In The Clowns) 15.01.2020 1:07:27

Excelsior Bitches! Welcome to The Black Variant! A podcast focused on nerd culture—spanning the universe of comics to the silver screen. On the Inaugural episode, X and Van talk about JOKER's historic nominations at the Academy Awards, their thoughts on the new BIRDS OF PREY & MORBIUS trailers, and their review of BATMAN #86.