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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Meelz: twitter.com/MeelzTV Follow LJ: twitter.com/OnlyatLJ Follow A...
Aug 15, 2025•49 min
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.
Aug 15, 2025•42 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled...
Aug 01, 2025•49 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark Follow Flows: twitte...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled...
Jul 18, 2025•55 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XThe...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 50 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Jul 04, 2025•48 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 23 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The...
May 30, 2025•46 min
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/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Van and X are back with DJ Larry to break down the latest Superman trailer. Plus - Andor series finale, Ironheart official trailer (FINALLY The Rock VC ), the many, many mistakes of Warner Bros. Discovery, and more! Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The Dynamic Duo reviews Thunderbolts*. Plus - Andor S2 ramps up, GTA VI gets a whole ass trailer, DC Studios news, Avengers: Secret wars spoilers (sorry)Comic news roundup, and more! Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Van and X are joined by returning guest Scott (@BarbChairScott) + Flows (@Flowsandolini) to talk the Season Finale of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Andor S2 premiere, Fantastic Four, and more. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark Follow Scott: twitter.com/barbchairscott Follow Flows: twitter.com/F...
Apr 25, 2025•50 min
Van and guest host DJ Larry talk the Season Finale of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - ThunderBolts, Fantastic Four, and more. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslideparkFollow Larry: twitter.com/hellodjlarry...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Van & X are joined by returning guest Rich Newby (@NewbyRichard3) to break down the Muse saga in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Superman official sneak peek, the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially unveiled, and more! Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Van & X are joined by Joe LaTorre (@TheJoeLatorre) to recap the return of The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Sadie Sink on her role in the MCU, Jason Momoa on the DCU's Lobo and Supergirl, and Spider-Verse in Avengers: Secret Wars(?), and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Van & X are back to recap the Ballad of the White Tiger latest episode of Dardevil Season 4....we mean Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Sadie Sink joins Spider-Man 4, Kathleen Kennedy addresses her future with Star Wars, James Gunn + Peter Safran on the state of the DCU, and more! Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: tw...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Van & X are back to FINALLY *Riddler in The Batman vc* talk the return of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen AKA Daredevil in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Kathleen Kennedy and the future of Star Wars, Andor S2 trailer, Black Panther video game by Cliffhanger Games, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Van & X are back to talk Captain America: Brave New World. Plus - Marvel Rivals fires Director, Spider-Man 4 update, Daredevil: Born Again season preview + S2 Roadmap, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Feb 21, 2025•58 min
Van & X are back to talk the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Robert Downey JR's DOOM deal, MCU X-Men casting begins, Spider-Man 4 developments, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Feb 14, 2025•55 min
Van & X are back to talk the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Robert Downey JR's DOOM deal, MCU X-Men casting begins, Spider-Man 4 developments, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Feb 07, 2025•50 min
Van & X are back to talk Friendly Neighborhood MAGA..we mean Spider-Man. Plus - Obi-Wan Kenobi joins AHSOKA, Ghost Rider joins the Avengers(?) DCU's Lanterns begins filming + casts key role, The Russos take on the X-Men?! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Van & X are back to talk Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Plus - Daredevil: Born Again, Invincible S3, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Bane/Deathstroke, and more. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Van & X are back to talk the LONG-AWAITED Daredevil: Born Again trailer. Plus - Star Wars (Skeleton Crew and Ahsoka S2), Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Deadpool & Wolverine fallout, and more. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Van & X return from Holiday Break to talk the much-speculated of Matt Reeves's Batman, the Epic Saga and it's place in James Gunn's DCU. Plus - Spider-Man 4 undergoes MAJOR rewrites, Batman appears in Creature Commandos, Disney props up Champions, and more! Tap in Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Van & X speak on the long-anticipated trailer for James Gunn's Superman. Plus - Chris Evans & Hayley Atwell join Avengers: DOOMSDAY, The Nova Corps prepares for their Disney+ debut, Directors for Beyond the Spider-Verse officially announced, Batman: HUSH 2 details, and more. Tap in!Make sure to tap into 'Robots in Disguise', our 'Transformers: One' Watch Party on Sunday, December 29th at 7 PM ET. Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Van & X talk the official return of Chris Evans in Avengers: Doomsday. Plus - The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Invincible S3 trailer, and more. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark...
Dec 13, 2024•56 min
