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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 #96 (44 Below) 10.03.2022 1:17:08

X & Van are joined by the RNC Big Boss, Justin Davis(@OGJohnny5), to talk The Batman and what the future holds. Plus - Daredevil MCU, Doctor Strange 2, comic news, and more Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow J5: twitter.co...

One Shot: The Batman (Spoiler Warning) 04.03.2022 1:18:11

"Van & X break down The Batman in a spoiler-filled recap/review of the cinematic event with special guests Brandon (@Father_Clef) and Tevin (@SailorGainz18/@ThePOFpod). Tap in. Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: @XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #95 (No Sleep Until Gotham) 24.02.2022 52:09

Van & X talk the season finale of Peacemaker and a certain League popping up. Plus - the lost Justice League/Avengers crossover, Thor 4, The Batman, and more Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #94 (Something Strange) 17.02.2022 1:09:10

Van & X talk the latest trailer for Doctor Strange 2. Plus - DC's latest showcase, Boba Fett finale, & Moon Knight. Tap in. Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #93 (MLK's Dream) 10.02.2022 1:13:23

Van & X talk about the latest episode of The Mand...err Book of Boba Fett. Plus - The Batman, Peacemaker, Spider-Man, and more. Tap in Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #92 (Keeping The Peace) 03.02.2022 54:50

Van & X talk the return of The Mandalorian in Book of Boba Fett. Plus - Peacemaker, X-Men vs Avengers vs Eternals(?), and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Tap in. Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #91 (Gone To The Moon) 27.01.2022 1:02:41

Van & X are back to talk the first trailer for Moon Knight. Plus - The Batman, Peacemaker, Book of Boba Fett and more! Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #90 (The Audacity) 20.01.2022 1:01:46

X & Van speak on the audacity of Joss Whedon. Plus - 1st look at Batgirl, Peacemaker, Black Panther, and more! Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #89 (The Story Of Sammy Sosa) 13.01.2022 58:24

Van & X are back from the Holidays to what's coming up in the DCEU, Doctor Strange 2, the Book of Boba Fett, and more this week on The Black Variant Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: 2nd Annual Blammy Awards 06.01.2022 1:01:21

On the first issue of The Black Variant of 2022 - Van & X present their top picks throughout Comics in the 2nd annual Blammys. Tune in as they recap this year in comics and announce their picks for: Book of the Year Writer of the Year Moment of the Year ...and more! Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvarian...

The Black Variant: Issue #88 (Batman Inc) 30.12.2021 57:58

Van & X are back to talk the latest trailer for The Batman. Plus - Spider-Man: No Way Home surpasses $1 Billion, Andrew Garfield's return as Spider-Man, Doctor Strange 2, and more! Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

The Black Variant: Issue #87 (The One About A Spider) 23.12.2021 1:09:57

Van & X are back to talk Spider-Man: No Way Home and what it means for the future of Spider-Man. Plus - Hawkeye, Doctor Strange 2, The Batman, and more! Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

One Shots: No Way Home Discussion 20.12.2021 48:05

Van & X are joined by Brandon (@Father_Clef) to break down Spider-Man: No Way Home in a spoiler-filled recap/review of the cinematic event.

The Black Variant: Issue #86 (White Crossroads) 16.12.2021 1:06:37

Van & X preview Spider-Man: No Way Home. Plus - Letitia Wright's MCU Status, Wonder Woman game, & Star Wars. Tap in

The Black Variant: Issue #85 (The People's Ankh) 09.12.2021 1:14:07

Van & X break down the 1st look at Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One). Plus - the (official) return of Daredevil, Black Adam, Venom 3 and more this week on The Black Variant

The Black Variant: Issue #84 (Two Birds, One Arrow) 02.12.2021 1:14:52

Van & X are back to talk Hawkeye's premiere. Plus - A new Spider-Man trilogy, No Way Home's smashing records, and more this week on The Black Variant!

The Black Variant: Issue #83 (Family Affair) 25.11.2021 1:07:14

Van & X are back to break down the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. Plus - Return of X-Men: The Animated Series, Star Wars, comic news, and more!

The Black Variant: Issue #82 (A Conversation With Saladin Ahmed) 18.11.2021 55:38

On this issue of The Black Variant - X & Van are joined by Saladin Ahmed, writer of Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Magnificent Ms. Marvel, Black Bolt, and more. They also give live reactions to latest Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

The Black Variant: Issue #81 (Real World: Eternals) 11.11.2021 1:26:02

Van & X are back to talk the latest Spider-Man: No Way Home leaks. Plus - Eternals review, Black Panther 2, Young Justice, and more this week! Subscribe to the Black Variant Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc

The Black Variant: Issue #80 (Back To The Bando) 04.11.2021 1:19:50

Van & X talk trailers for The Book of Boba Fett & Morbius. Plus - Daredevil game, Star Wars, The All-New Iron Fist, and more this week on The Black Variant

The Black Variant: Issue #79 (Other Side Of The Force) 28.10.2021 1:07:56

Van & X talk Hayden Christensen returning in Ahsoka. Plus - Ruby Rose allegations against WB, Eternals, Ms. Marvel, and more! Subscribe to The Black Variant Patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc

The Black Variant: DC FanDome Special 2021 21.10.2021 1:25:48

Van & X are back to talk DC Fandome 2021. The Black Variant boys are breaking down everything from Black Adam to The Batman trailer.

The Black Variant: Issue 78 (Bigger Than You) 14.10.2021 1:15:12

Van & X are back to talk Superman's coming out party and representation within comics. Plus - Spider-Man 2, The Flash, GOTG Vol. 3 and more!

The Black Variant: Issue #77 (Anti Venom) 07.10.2021 1:26:54

Van & X are back to talk Venom: Let There Be Carnage and what it means for Spider-Man in the MCU. Plus - Simu Liu caught in 4K, Echo's Disney+ Series, Titans, and more on Black Variant. Subscribe to our Patreon for more ELITE Comic Book Content: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc "

The Black Variant: Issue #76 (Collard Greens & Gabagool) 30.09.2021 1:09:48

Van & X are back from hiatus to usher in a new era of The Black Variant. PLUS - Venom 2 and its possible MCU implications, A deep dive on What If?, Star Wars: Visions, Titans, and more on The Black Variant Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc