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The Black Variant

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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01:20:20

Issue #257 (The Driver Cut)

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2025/10/31

Van and X return to talk about the fallout over 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' rings throughout Disney and Lucasfilm. Plus - the latest on the Bidding War for Warner Bros-Discovery, what's Next for DC Studios, DC K.O. results plus comic news, and so much more this week on Issue #257 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

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01:39:25

Issue #256 (Just Grow It)

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2025/10/24

Van and X return to talk the Peacemaker Series Finale and how it sets up Man of Tomorrow. Plus - Adam Driver reveals 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' and applies pressure to Disney, latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day developments, Warner Bros-Discovery officially for sale, DC KO Round 1 results, NYCC announcements, and more this week on Issue #256 of The Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on

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00:58:45

Issue #255 (Con Man)

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2025/10/10

Van and X return to talk the Season Finale of Peacemaker S2. Plus - NYCC has come around so tap in with Van and X to learn about all the latest announcements, Daredevil (allegedly) joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and we meet the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in the trailer for the HBO series, and more this week on Issue #255 of The Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow

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01:10:51

Issue #254 (Between Worlds)

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2025/10/03

Van and X return to talk Peacemaker S2 and the official reveal of Earth-X, aka the Earth where the Nazis won. Plus - James Gunn on the state of 'The Brave and the Bold', Marvel's Secret Wars and the next MCU Saga, a ton of comics news, and more this week on Issue #253 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

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01:22:42

Issue #253 (Keeping The Peace)

The Black Variant ·

2025/09/26

Van and X back to talk another banger episode of Peacemaker S2. Plus - Netflix and Paramount consider launching bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, DC cancels Red Hood series over Charlie Kirk, the latest on The Batman Part 2, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and more this week on Issue #253 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

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01:07:32

Issue #252 (Should've Duck)

The Black Variant ·

2025/09/12

Van and X back to talk 'Peacemaker' S2 and the suspicious lack of brown people. Plus - the latest on Superman's Sequel; 'Man of Tomorrow, Tom Holland on the development of Spider-Man 4, and so much more on Issue #252 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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01:14:59

Issue #251 (Mandem Of Tomorrow)

The Black Variant ·

2025/09/05

Van and X return from burnout break to talk Superman: Man of Tomorrow, the Superman sequel just announced by James Gunn. Plus - John Cena's farewell tour arrives at the Peacemaker S2 premiere, Spider-Man: Brand New Day roundup, The Batman - Part II + Clayface updates, and so much more on Issue #251 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

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00:41:59

Issue #250 (Part One)

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2025/08/15

Happy Issue 250 of The Black Variant! For your audio convenience, we're breaking this special event up into three parts. For part 1, Van and X are joined by Daddy Dom Griffin AKA The Armchair Auteur and lead culture reporter Murjani Rawls to talk the Hot Hero Summer AKA the summer of Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps; what success looks like for each film, what they mean for their respective franchises, and the futures of the MCU + DCU respectively.

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00:48:41

Issue #250 (Part Two)

The Black Variant ·

2025/08/15

Happy Issue 250 of The Black Variant! For part 2, Van and X are joined by the Supreme Kais of The Lookout; Meelz, LJ, and AD for a special Marvel Rivals-style faceoff where we pit teams from DC + Marvel against Shonen Jump. 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 Meelz: twitter.com/MeelzTVFollow LJ: twitter.com/OnlyatLJFollow

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01:06:48

Issue #249 (Fully Loaded)

The Black Variant ·

2025/08/08

Van and X are back to talk the barrage of Spider-Man 4 news and Tom Holland's top-tier Aura Farming. Plus - Superman and Fantastic Four's box office performances, multiple Spider-spinoffs in development, X-Men casting, Blade, and so much more as the road to Issue #250 ends next week. 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/XTheExiled

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00:49:09

Issue #248 (Fantastic Four: First Steps Spoiler Talk)

The Black Variant ·

2025/08/01

Van and X are back for a spoiler-filled review Fantastic Four: First Steps! We talk what we liked about the movie, any negatives, and what is next for the MCU as we head into DOOMSDAY! 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/XTheExiled

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01:22:19

Issue #247 (4 Da Fam)

The Black Variant ·

2025/07/25

Van and X are joined by Joe Lewis (@Flowsandolini) for a spoiler-lite review of Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Superman's sequel and state of the DCU, Kevin Feige on Avengers: Secret Wars + Spider-Man 4, San Diego Comic-Con, and more! 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/sydslideparkFollow

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00:55:12

Issue #246 (Superman Spoiler Talk)

The Black Variant ·

2025/07/18

Van and X are back for a spoiler-filled review James Gunn's Superman! We talk what we liked about the movie, any negatives, and what is next in store for James Gunn's DCU! 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/XTheExiled

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01:49:45

Issue #245 (Man Of Tomorrow)

The Black Variant ·

2025/07/11

Van and X are joined by DJ Larry and Donny Luche to review James Gunn's Superman! The gang goes longform on the film, what it means for the DCU, and what we can expect to come. Plus - the latest on Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, Norman Osborn joins Spider-Man, Huntress coming to the DCU, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow

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00:47:33

Issue #244 (Stop F*cking With AI)

The Black Variant ·

2025/07/04

Van and X talk Ironheart, Mephisto, and more in the series finale of Ironheart! Plus - Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin reveal The Batman - Part II script, Detective Bunk of Baltimore confirms Superman sequel, This Week in Comics and more! 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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01:23:10

Issue #243 (600 Riri)

The Black Variant ·

2025/06/27

Van and X talk series premiere of Ironheart starring Dominique Throne. Plus - Final Fantastic Four Trailer before the premiere, The Punisher joins Spider-Man 4, Mahershala Ali officially comments on BLADE's development or lackthereof, James Gunn announces the star of Clayface, another Star Wars delay, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow

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01:15:24

Issue #242 (Druski In Space)

The Black Variant ·

2025/06/13

Van and X talk the final Superman trailer before the premiere. Plus - James Gunn officially announces Wonder Woman film, Denzel Washington cast in Black Panther 3, Mia Goth cast in Star Wars: Starfighter and more! 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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01:13:47

Issue #241 (Basketball Americans)

The Black Variant ·

2025/06/06

Van and X are back to talk the latest Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer. Plus - James Gunn's follow-up to Superman: World's Finest, Avengers: Doomsday round-up, Doom vs X-Men, and more! 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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00:45:53

Issue #240 (Seeing Green)

The Black Variant ·

2025/05/30

This issue is dedicated in memory of Peter David, legendary comic writer who shaped The Incredible Hulk, created Spider-Man 2099 and Young Justice, and so much more.Van and X are back to talk the latest on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Plus - DC and Marvel announce their first crossover in 20 years, Iron Fist and Luke Cage spotted near Daredevil: Born Again filming, EA cancels the Black Panther video game, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black

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01:19:11

Issue #239 (Silver & Gold)

The Black Variant ·

2025/05/23

Van and X are back to talk the latest on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Plus - Franklin Richards confirmed for Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Batman - Part II script nears completion, MCU X-Men round-up, and more! 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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