DC Universe - Black Lightning

[SystemParanoia]

I think im really going to enjoy this

loving all this super hero stuff of the last few years, cant get enough

[SystemParanoia]

trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LAUGA01mUc

[daddy cool]

Presumably the "black" in his name refers to his skin colour? Or is it just coincidence?

Can you imagine the ststorm from SJWs if there was a superhero called "White Lightning"*, specifically referring to him being a white person, living in a white neighbourhood solving "white" crimes*?

I will, however, forgive it if he uses Wesley Snipes line at some point: "Always bet on black"


'* - Possibly will need licence from the quality cider manufacturer

[SystemParanoia]

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/white-lightning/400...

I present to you... White lightning

I wonder if the 'white' part has any significance to anything lol

[daddy cool]

Daaayammmm! Now that is a LADY!

[Catatafish]

Seems like an imitation of Disney Marvel's semi-racist offering.

[SystemParanoia]

Personally im waiting for Icon's film.

Its marginal whether he or superman is stronger.

[telecat]

Not sure why they are keeping the "Arrowverse" separate from this offering. And there almost a desperate rush to approve it in the US. I shall download a few and see how it pans out.

[Robster]

Watching now, wish me luck

[stew-STR160]

Reviews I've seen are mediocre. Probably one I'll get around to watching some time, but not feeling the urge.


With regards to the 'black' bit in the name, I had a mini rant yesterday on social media. There was a picture of 6 or 8 black skinned superheroes, and the comment/question was 'who is your favourite black superhero?'.
I don't care about skin colour or such crap, people are people. I do have a problem with the fact that if the question had been 'who is your favourite white superhero' there would have been countless posts about how it's racist.

Anyway...fk Black Lightning, bring on Black Panther.

[RemaL]

stew-STR160 said:

Reviews I've seen are mediocre. Probably one I'll get around to watching some time, but not feeling the urge.


With regards to the 'black' bit in the name, I had a mini rant yesterday on social media. There was a picture of 6 or 8 black skinned superheroes, and the comment/question was 'who is your favourite black superhero?'.
I don't care about skin colour or such crap, people are people. I do have a problem with the fact that if the question had been 'who is your favourite white superhero' there would have been countless posts about how it's racist.

Anyway...fk Black Lightning, bring on Black Panther.

Got to agree with looking forward to Black panther.

As regards with colour. I don't give a crap. I find the media push this a lot, black this white this.
Black panther I would guess is his chosen colour of attire. Not skin colour.

Should the question not be who is the favorite superhero. Same with people going on about wonder woman etc... sexist etc..

Not having ago at the poster above or anyone. just viewing what I see and hear.
I feel the more the media pushes colour the more it annoys people. We are all the same. no matter our colour our skin.

The less people talk about colour and just that man/woman the better

Hope that makes sense

Edited by RemaL on Thursday 18th January 09:13

[stew-STR160]

RemaL said:

stew-STR160 said:

Reviews I've seen are mediocre. Probably one I'll get around to watching some time, but not feeling the urge.


With regards to the 'black' bit in the name, I had a mini rant yesterday on social media. There was a picture of 6 or 8 black skinned superheroes, and the comment/question was 'who is your favourite black superhero?'.
I don't care about skin colour or such crap, people are people. I do have a problem with the fact that if the question had been 'who is your favourite white superhero' there would have been countless posts about how it's racist.

Anyway...fk Black Lightning, bring on Black Panther.

Got to agree with looking forward to Black panther.

As regards with colour. I don't give a crap. I find the media push this a lot, black this white this.
Black panther I would guess is his chosen colour of attire. Not skin colour.

Should the question not be who is the favorite superhero. Same with people going on about wonder woman etc... sexist etc..

Not having ago at the poster above or anyone. just viewing what I see and hear.
I feel the more the media pushes colour the more it annoys people. We are all the same. no matter our colour our skin.

The less people talk about colour and just that man/woman the better

Hope that makes sense

Edited by RemaL on Thursday 18th January 09:13

That's my point. I don't give a crap what colour skin the character has. I mean, Beast in X-Men, he's blue, and one of my favourite characters.

I agree that the question should be 'who is your fave superhero?' rather than 'who is your fave black superhero?'. That was the point I was making. Why does skin colour/sex have to be made such a big deal?

We are agreeing.

[RemaL]

stew-STR160 said:

RemaL said:

stew-STR160 said:

Reviews I've seen are mediocre. Probably one I'll get around to watching some time, but not feeling the urge.


With regards to the 'black' bit in the name, I had a mini rant yesterday on social media. There was a picture of 6 or 8 black skinned superheroes, and the comment/question was 'who is your favourite black superhero?'.
I don't care about skin colour or such crap, people are people. I do have a problem with the fact that if the question had been 'who is your favourite white superhero' there would have been countless posts about how it's racist.

Anyway...fk Black Lightning, bring on Black Panther.

Got to agree with looking forward to Black panther.

As regards with colour. I don't give a crap. I find the media push this a lot, black this white this.
Black panther I would guess is his chosen colour of attire. Not skin colour.

Should the question not be who is the favorite superhero. Same with people going on about wonder woman etc... sexist etc..

Not having ago at the poster above or anyone. just viewing what I see and hear.
I feel the more the media pushes colour the more it annoys people. We are all the same. no matter our colour our skin.

The less people talk about colour and just that man/woman the better

Hope that makes sense

Edited by RemaL on Thursday 18th January 09:13

That's my point. I don't give a crap what colour skin the character has. I mean, Beast in X-Men, he's blue, and one of my favourite characters.

I agree that the question should be 'who is your fave superhero?' rather than 'who is your fave black superhero?'. That was the point I was making. Why does skin colour/sex have to be made such a big deal?

We are agreeing.

100%

The reason the media pointing out about sex/colour is to show people it's a issue. when it should not be, the media is evil and annoy the hell out of me.

[Robster]

2nd episode out , still heavy slanted towards colour , I don't mind , I like a good series but though the acting is good , I'm still on the fence

[SystemParanoia]

Watched both eps, and I like it. I prefer it to luke cage so far.. Although I'm not far into that ether.

I'm very interested in how his eldest daughters story is developing.. The youngest is just a liability.. Get shot of that one

[Alex]

Also 2 episodes in.

I'm enjoying the conflict between being an upstanding teacher (black Jesus) and morally ambiguous crime fighting superhero. Also, the bad guys are suitably nasty and grounded (that is, not giant robots or monsters).

My main problem is with Black Lightning's suit. It's a bit...silly. It's only a small step away from those crummy super hero TV series of the 70s and 80s.

[Robster]

Thought I would hate this ,but it's getting better and better

[Robster]

Another great episode , well written

[Wobbegong]

SystemParanoia said:

Watched both eps, and I like it. I prefer it to luke cage so far.. Although I'm not far into that ether.

I'm very interested in how his eldest daughters story is developing.. The youngest is just a liability.. Get shot of that one

Walking Dead or the Dulux Paint Drying channel is preferable to the Luke Cage series.

Hoping to watch this next week

[telecat]

It's getting there. Noticed Supergirl and Vixen were both mentioned this week. Does look like it will be brought into the Arrowverse soon.