
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 302 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Animation & MangaLeisure | |||

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 t... more
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,... more
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 ... more
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 Blac... more
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A high-energy nerd-culture roundtable focused on comics, superhero cinema, and the entertainment industry's shifting landscape. Episodes mix rapid-fire banter with deep dives into comic-book adaptations, film and TV projects, and industry moves, often circling Daredevil, Batman, Star Wars, Marvel and DC news, plus talk of audience engagement and creator dynamics. The vibe blends blunt humor with detailed commentary, appealing to hardcore fans who crave unfiltered takes and insider chatter, as well as listeners chasing timely rumors and long-running franchise storytelling.
Noteworthy aspects include a Brooklyn/New York cadence, a consistent call-to-action toward Patreon and social channels, and a reputation for irreverent, opinionated debat... more
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