Black Lightning (DC Comics) -- From EP Greg Berlanti -- In Development
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I am pretty sure the character is older in the comics and plays a mentor role to other heroes.
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Re: Black Lightning (DC Comics) -- From EP Greg Berlanti -- In Development
Well that makes more sense then. He certainly doesn't look like the ass kicking type. He looks like the, watching football in his underwear and flip flops while eating a cheese-steak type.
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Re: Black Lightning (DC Comics) -- From EP Greg Berlanti -- In Development
His daughters will end up being the main focus. The current take on Black Lightning is that he's practically retired from being a superhero and is more focused on being a father and businessman.
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Gotta have the body armor. No way he's got a secret identity with that getup though, right?
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It vaguely looks like the light-up version of Palmer's Atom suit on Legends. The goggles don't look right to me, though Berlanti's shows have shown no hesitation modifying costumes once they are on air.
I understand the success of Marvel's Iron Man made tech armor popular with mainstream audiences. I just wish they would stick closer to comic book elements in the costume design.
I understand the success of Marvel's Iron Man made tech armor popular with mainstream audiences. I just wish they would stick closer to comic book elements in the costume design.
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Re: Black Lightning (DC Comics) -- From EP Greg Berlanti -- In Development
A bit "ATOM SUIT BULKY" but I like this.
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Not really a fan. Don't like the goggles and something about it just seems off but I can't put my finger on it.
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That costume is awful. It's some fat dude in a skin tight costume.
He looks like an updated Sinbad as Black Lightning from SNL.
He looks like an updated Sinbad as Black Lightning from SNL.
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http://deadline.com/2017/05/black-lightning-life-sentence-series-the-cw-1202089253/
Officially picked up to series by The CW.
Officially picked up to series by The CW.
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So part of the Arrowverse now? Livewire vs Black Lightning incoming...
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Arrow is getting up there in age and contract renewals with stars are always dicey. This is leverage to hold against LOT and Arrow.
This is one series I hope they stick to shorter seasons.
This is one series I hope they stick to shorter seasons.
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Agreed. The shorter season seems to keep the main plot going at a good pace with less filler. I thing all Marvel/DC shows could use 10 episode seasons myself. When you are watching multiple shows and you hit that lul at the same time on each show it really wears on you.
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The CW's Black Lightning not part of Arrowverse, crossover unlikely
http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/18/cw-super...ends-tomorrow/
http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/18/cw-super...ends-tomorrow/
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The CW's Black Lightning not part of Arrowverse, crossover unlikely
http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/18/cw-super...ends-tomorrow/
http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/18/cw-super...ends-tomorrow/
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I'll watch the pilot, but if this is just another opportunity for Berlanti to whack us upside the head with politics like he's currently doing with Supergirl I'm dropping it.
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Re: Black Lightning (DC Comics) -- From EP Greg Berlanti -- In Development
The CW's Black Lightning not part of Arrowverse, crossover unlikely
http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/18/cw-super...ends-tomorrow/
http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/18/cw-super...ends-tomorrow/
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Black Lightning Trailer:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RZpJeuXo2CY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RZpJeuXo2CY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Re: Black Lightning (DC Comics) -- From EP Greg Berlanti -- In Development
That costume looks so god damn baddass lit up like that. I didn't realize who was playing him. i like that guy. I was already in but now I'm really in for this show.
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Meh. I think he looks cool, but it seems like it is going to be another Supergirl melodramatic show with some occasional super-heroing.