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Super. Black. combs through the history of pop culture characters; seeking out awesome and terrible examples of representation for your enjoyment. Join Carl and Dan as they explore the multiverse of Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Image, Independent comics, TV, and Film for Powerful Characters of Color!

MAR 22

Storm, Goddess of the Marvel Universe

Top Posts on Super. Black. It’s been a long time in the making, but I finally worked up the nerve to cover the weather goddess Storm. Given the status of such a staple in the Black superhero category, I put a lot of pressure on myself to get the episode right. I ended up talking myself out of every attempt (10, to be exact). After picking up the X-Men ’97 Storm figure on a toy hunt with the family, I said, “Screw it! Time to record this freakin’ episode!” That exclamation did garner weird looks from everyone around me, but that’s irrelevant. Today marks a huge step forward for Super. Black. as we move into a post-Storm era of the podcast. A weight has been lifted! The Storm has come Feel the Storm! This isn’t the first time Storm appears on Super. Black. Ever winder how powerful is Storm from the X-Men? Well, we get into it! I wrote an article on her infamous line in the first X-Men movie. Not to mention the countless times I referenced how scared I was to do this episode in other Super. Black. Podcasts. I rambled for maybe 28 minutes about how cool Storm is, but what else could I do?! Regardless, I hope you enjoy it. Subscribe to the show on our YouTube channel or any other platform you like. Tell a friend or two (or seven) about the show. It’s free and kind, and I would appreciate it. If there are any characters you’d like this show to cover in detail, please let me know in the episode comments on YouTube or drop me a line. Thanks for listening! More Storm in X-Men ’97 The new animated series X-Men ’97 is out on Disney Plus. Relive some 90s nostalgia with Storm and the crew. Also, check out some more Storm coverage outside of Supre. Black. * X-Men ’97’s Storm actress remembers the racist bullying that inspired her character

27 min
MAR 14

Bishop

If I told you to name one Black X-Men character, the very first person to jump to your mind would be? Storm, obviously. But next is definitely Lucas Bishop. In the pantheon of Black superheroes, Bishop holds a top spot given his prominence in the X-Men franchise. More so after his stint in the recently released X-Men ’97 series. In honor of the release of X-Men ’97, I finally work up the nerve to do a Bishop episode. Between this guy and Storm, I’ve had podcast anxiety for years. TIme to saw “F’ IT! We’re doing it live!” X-Men ’97 Check out the X-Men ’97 trailer, featuring the man of the hour. Bishop Show Notes: Lucas Bishop is a product of devastation and misery. Born in a dystopian future and bred to hunt his fellow mutants, Lucas eventually broke free and joined the ranks of the X-Men. Today, he is one of the most well-known and, in my opinion, underutilized X-Men characters on the roster. This episode is dedicated to the time-jumping, energy-absorbing mutant hunter known as Bishop. Bishop from the 90s Marvel.com Lucas Bishop Stats: https://www.marvel.com/characters/bishop-lucas-bishop Juggernaut Comparison Stats: https://www.marvel.com/characters/juggernaut-cain-marko Quicksilver Comparison Stats: https://www.marvel.com/characters/quicksilver/in-comics https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/X-Men:_The_Times_and_Life_of_Lucas_Bishop_Vol_1_3

22 min
12/22/2023

Why Do So Many Black Superheroes Have Electricity Powers?

We wrote an entire piece about it, and now it’s time for the audio version. I am here to answer the question… Why do so many Black superheroes have electricity powers? Black Lightning being cool as hell: why do so many black superheroes have electricity powers? Subscribe to the podcast on our YouTube channel and join the conversation. Leave a coment, tell a friend about the show, and enjoy positive representation with Super. Black.

15 min
12/13/2023

Marvel’s Blade

updated December 2023 With Arkane announcing an in-development Blade game the character regained his rightful place on the hype train. Eric Brooks, a.k.a Blade is on everyone’s mind. It’s only right that we run it back and give the Dhampir his flowers in 2023. We also can’t forget the new Blade actor Mahershala Ali. With all the renewed interest in the Daywalker, let’s revisit our original episode all about Blade. Arkane’s Marvel Blade video game trailer original post As we close out 2016, we thought it only right to put out some episodes to cap the year. Our first of 2 covers one of the more well-known black superheroes, Marvel’s Blade. Dan and I wax poetic on our experiences with the leather daddy, vampire hunter and have some fun in the new segment we call… The Forge rethinks Marvel’s Blade. After a lengthy conversation on the history of Blade in cinema and TV, Dan and Carl slide into their creative mode and brainstorm a new avenue for Eric Brooks. We take him back to his roots in England and have him chase the notorious “Jack The Ripper”. Is The Ripper a fellow Daywalker? Perhaps it is Dracula themself. I can’t even remember what we came up with. Check out Dan’s concept art below. Marvel’s Blade: Dead or Alive poster. Art by Daniel O’Brien Blade – Art by Daniel O’Brien Support the Super. Black. Platform We are here to entertain and kick-off conversations. We can’t do that without you. Tell a friend. Tell 5 friends. Maybe 6? I don’t want to limit you, tell as many friends as you like. Rate and subscribe on iTunes. We are on Spotify. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and reach out if you have anything you’d like us to cover. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitch as well, where we stream video games with black leads. Fun!

49 min
12/11/2023

Andre Bishop

A new episode of Super. Black. is here. Today, we dig into the world of video games with Black leads. Ea’s Fight Night: Champion campaign features Middleweight contender turned Heavyweight champion Andre Bishop. Heavyweight Champion Andre Bishop Follow Andre Bishop on his journey of redemption We played the full Champion Mode over on Twitch, posted the complete video on Youtube, and came here to talk about it. A full complement of content for a game worth all the praise. Subscribe to the show. Show support by spreading the word of the best podcast titled Super. Black. on the internet!

16 min
11/28/2023

Which TMNT am I? All of them.

I recently asked which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you are. I figured it was only right to tell you which TMNT I am. Turns out, I am pretty much all of them at different points of the day. TMNT and Me This episode of Super. Black. revolves around my love of TMNT and how their influence not only shaped who I am today, but how I closly identify with the turtle characters.

20 min
11/21/2023

Monica Rambeau Explainer

With the release of WandaVision on Disney Plus, I thought it would be nice to highlight Agent Rambeau on Super. Black. once again. The S.W.O.R.D agent has deep roots in the Marvel Universe. I know what you are thinking: since she is in WandaVision, does Monica Rambeau become a superhero? The answer is a resounding yes! Played perfectly by Teyonah Parris, she will leave you wondering, “why isn’t Monica Rambeau Captain Marvel in this scene?” Listen to one of our first episodes and bask in the glory of Spectrum! ORIGINAL POST: AUGUST 31, 2015 Say hello, Monica Rambeau. The first black female leader of the Avengers. This episode tackles (not literally, she’s made of energy) Auntie Monica, a.k.a Captain Marvel, a.k.a Spectrum! Check out the io9’s article on her. It was so eye-opening that I thought doing an episode on her was prudent. Who is Monica Rambeau in Marvel? A simple question deserves a long, drawn-out answer. Check out all the aliases our Monica went by over the years. * Captain Marvel * Photon * Pulsar * Daystar * Sceptre * Lady of Light * Monica Marvel * Auntie Monica * Sun Goddess * Spectrum She swaps names constantly. Monica may very well have the most aliases in the Marvel universe. Many people also wonder, was Ms. Rambeau the first Captain Marvel? The answer is no. That distinction goes to some fool named Mar-Vell. That goof is nowhere near as interesting as Auntie Monica. How did Monica Rambeau get her powers? How did Monica Rambeau get her powers? In the MCU, the Captain Marvel film introduced Monica as a child. She makes a guest appearance as an adult in the WandaVision series, gaining her powers by phasing through the hex dome Wanda Maximoff creates around the small New Jersey town. When she exits the other side, Monica is forever changed, imbued with the power to shift her physical form into any other form of energy. It’s pretty great for walking through some static. In the comics her power origins are a bit different. OK, a lot different. The WandaVision explanation is some nonsense. Long story short, Rambeau destroys an energy weapon and, in the process, is bombarded with extra-dimensional energy, causing her powers to manifest. See? Way more plausible. Enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more great content on Super. Black. Get in touch on our contact page, or share your own personal superhero recollection on our My Hero page. Captain Marvel: Monica Rambeau as Spectrum Did you know? Spectrum is immortal! Monica Rambeau is immortal a href="https://i0.wp.com/super.black/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SuperBlack-Black-Superhero-Trivia-Monica-Ram...

20 min
09/22/2023

Why Do Black Superheroes Have Electric Powers?

Have you ever said out loud, “Why do black superheroes have electric powers?” It is a valid question, as many of our favorite melanin-infused meta-heroes generate countless joules of electricity. But why? Why do Black superheroes have electric powers? We did a whole episode on this. Why do Black Superheroes have electricity powers? Why do so many Black superheroes have electricity powers? I have scoured and searched but can’t find a definitive reason. The short answer is it’s a common trope that’s existed for decades, starting as far back as Black Lighting in the 1970s. Tropes are like a snowball rolling downhill. They pick up speed and grow exponentially. Over the years, more and more Black superheroes were given lightning or electrical powers because of the heroes that came before. The same way Superman kicked off the tights-and-flights trope. It isn’t a bad thing, but it is ubiquitous. You can’t turn around twice without tripping over an electricity-powered Black superhero. Much like the “Black characters with metal limbs” trope. It simply exists as a crutch when writers need powers for a character. That being said, electricity powers are awesome, and some of the best superheroes wield the mighty power of Zeus. Storm – Marvel’s X-Men Storm – Why Do Black Superheroes Have Electric Powers Ororo Munroe, a.k.a Storm, is one of the most powerful mutants in the X-Men universe. The weather goddess is imbued with the ability to bend and control the elements to her will. She can generate lightning, create windstorms, and even manipulate our Earth’s climate. Storm’s electricity powers are particularly potent, and she can use them to create devastating lightning bolts, short circuit a toaster oven or two, and superheat metal, which comes in handy when those annoying Sentinels show up. Storm harnesses the Earth’s electromagnetic field to generate her lightning powers. This allows her to control the energy flow through the atmosphere, creating her weather effects. The Queen of Wakanda’s powers are so strong that she can generate enough electricity to power a city while also making a TicTik. Who are we kidding? She has no time for that. Static – Milestone Comics / DC Comics Static – Why Do Black Superheroes Have Electric Powers Virgil Hawkins is Static, a superhero from the Milestone Comics Dakotaverse. After the cataclysmic Big Bang, he and numerous other characters in Milestone were imbued with powers. They are called Bang Babies. I thought you’d like to know that. Static was lucky enough to escape major harm and reach the other end with immense electrical abilities. Static’s powers allow him to control and manipulate electromagnetism. That offers him a great deal of flexibility regarding whoopin...

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Super. Black. combs through the history of pop culture characters; seeking out awesome and terrible examples of representation for your enjoyment. Join Carl and Dan as they explore the multiverse of Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Image, Independent comics, TV, and Film for Powerful Characters of Color!

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Super. Black.
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2015 - 2024
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