The Black Variant

As "Arrow" ends its legendary run, X & Van discuss the impact of this show on the vision of an interconnected superhero universe, the possibility of a sequel to 2017's Metal, and a discussion about the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp situation and how it may effect her status in the DCU. Finally, Van gets on his soapbox again this week!

Darkness surrounds Obi-Wan Kenobi, a surprise return for "Titans," and Van tries to reign in X (#BlameTim) on the latest issue of The Black Variant!

Ezra Miller shocks the Arrowverse, and is there major problems with Star Wars' Obi-Wan series? X and Van link up for the newest issue of The Black Variant—where they review the TV adaption of "Crisis on Infinite Earths," a new Green Lantern series on HBO Max, and Taika Watiti being courted to the Dark Side. Van also gives his two cents on this week's edition of "Van's Soapbox."

Excelsior Bitches! Welcome to The Black Variant! A podcast focused on nerd culture—spanning the universe of comics to the silver screen. On the Inaugural episode, X and Van talk about JOKER's historic nominations at the Academy Awards, their thoughts on the new BIRDS OF PREY & MORBIUS trailers, and their review of BATMAN #86.