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The Black Variant

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Marvel
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Batman
DC Comics
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Knights Of the Old Republic
Star Wars
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DC Extended Universe
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Game Of Thrones
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Black Panther
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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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Latest Episodes

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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Van Redd
Co-hosted discussions on comics, film and industry moves; central to banter and analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • “Bat”tastic

    Great show love to listen when I get the chance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Senor Jon
    United States4 years ago
  • Goat

    This show is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sailorgainz18
    United States5 years ago

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The host duo's chemistry and pace keep episodes feeling like a fast, entertaining chat.
Listeners praise the high-energy banter and sharp takes on comics and film.
Fans appreciate insider industry chatter and fearless, provocative commentary.

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Issue #250 (Part One)
Q: How do the guests see Gunn's Superman shaping the franchise?
They feel Gunn's version could offer a more approachable, emotional Superman that still respects the mythos, potentially restoring engagement by focusing on relatable themes like immigration and responsibility.
Issue #250 (Part One)
Q: What does fan buy-in look like for these new films?
Fan buy-in is about audiences seeing themselves in the story and wanting to follow a world across multiple films, not just chasing the biggest opening numbers; it's about momentum and emotional connection.

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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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The Black Variant launched 5 years ago and published 302 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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