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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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- 4 days ago1h 4m
Issue #276 (Show Your Inquisitors w/ DJ Larry)
As Trumpito ruins the vibe for the City of New York, Van and X talk Chip Zdarsky running back the New Avengers era of Marvel Comics. Plus - Spider-Man: Brand New Day runtime revealed, The Batman - Part II begins filming, Summer Games Fest, and more this week on The Black Variant.Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
- 1 weeks ago56 min
Issue #275 (I Let George Down)
For the first time in 27 years, the New York Knickerbockers have made the NBA Finals so join us for a special championship edition of The Black Variant as Van and X talk the series premiere of Nic Cage's Spider-Noir. Plus - Wolverine gameplay reveal, Tom Holland calls the Marvel way "the Ghetto", Superman: Man of Tomorrow reveals, and more this week on The Black Variant.Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
Issue #274 (Pomona City Sirens)
Van and X talk Matt Reeves and The Batman - Part II cast reveal. Plus - The Mandalorian and Grogu movie premieres, Eisner Award Nominations, Lantern delivers the trailer we wanted, Daisy Ridley's New Jedi Order, and more. Tap in!Rest in Peace to Tom Kane - Legendary VA who voiced Yoda (Clone Wars), The Professor (Powerpuff Girls), Mr. Herriman (Foster's Home), and more!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
- May 15, 20261h 16m
Issue #273 (Frank Farrakhan w/ Banks)
Van and X along with special guest Banks from BVD talk Punisher: One Last Kill. Plus - Matt Reeves posts the first camera test of The Batman - Part II, Marvel announces 'Midnight' imprint, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and more on this issue of The Black Variant, Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
- May 8, 20261h 26m
Issue #272 (King's Court)
Van and X talk the finale of Daredevil: Born Again S2. Plus - Rookie Darth Vader highlight tape in Maul: Shadow Lord finale, Avengers vs IMAX, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, The Boys series finale nears, and more on this issue of The Black Variant, Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
- May 1, 20261h 46m
Issue #271 (Don't Stop)
Van and X talk the return of Jessica Jones, the beginning of the fall of Kingpin, and the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again S2. Plus - Adria Arjona's role in Man of Tomorrow, Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister of GoT) joins The Batman - Part II, Clayface's horrific trailer, Mau;: Shadow Lord and more on this issue of The Black Variant, Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
- Apr 17, 20261h 25m
Issue #270 (Visiting The Past)
Van and X talk the return of Foggy Nelson and the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again S2. Plus - CinemaCon brings us the latest on Black Boy, White Boy AKA Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and Brand New Day, Adria Arjona is cast as A Buff Muscled Woman in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Disney guts the Marvel visuals department, and more on this issue of The Black Variant, Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
- Apr 10, 20261h 12m
Issue #269 (One Good Deed)
Van and X talk the earth-shattering mid-season finale of Daredevil: Born Again S2. Plus - The Batman: Part II begins shooting, Man of Tomorrow and James Gunn's search for Wonder Woman, the premiere of Maul: Shadow Lord, Invincible, and so much more on this issue of The Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
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