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 How about a little background?  quote:Black Lightning is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden, first appearing in Black Lightning #1 (April 1977) during the Bronze Age of Comic Books. He is a member of a fictional subspecies of humans born with superhuman abilities known as metahumans in the DC Universe. Born Jefferson Pierce, he grew up in the disreputable Southside section of Metropolis known as Suicide Slum. Returning to his hometown after an extended leave due to tragedy, Pierce becomes the principal at Garfield High School. Having suppressed his abilities since adolescence, he adopts his new alias and persona to combat the criminals and corrupt leadership in the area while protecting his loved ones from harm. He is capable of electrical manipulation and generation. Black Lightning is DC Comics' first African American superheroes and the first to star in their own series for the DC imprint.  Black Lightning’s been through quite a few incarnations throughout his comic book publishing history and now he’s getting another makeover, this time as a live action tv series on the CW. Joining the ranks of already successful shows Arrow, Flash, Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning will set itself apart by existing in it’s own, unconnected universe. The series is being shot on location in Atlanta which will make it visually distinct from the existing shows that all shoot in Canada.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZpJeuXo2CY Debuting on Jan 16th, the official plot synopsis is as follows quote:Jefferson Pierce, who retired from his superhero persona Black Lightning nine years ago after seeing the effects it had on his family, is forced to become a vigilante again when the rise of the local gang The One Hundred leads to increased crime and corruption in his community.  Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning: A retired superhero with the ability to harness and control electricity who becomes a principal at a charter high school. He returns to fighting crime thanks to his daughter and the threat of a star student being recruited by a local gang.  China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce: Jefferson's younger daughter who is "an independent, outspoken scholar-athlete with a wild streak of her own."  Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce: Jefferson's older daughter who is in medical school and teaches part-time at Jefferson's school.  Christine Adams as Lynn Pierce: Jefferson's ex-wife.  James Remar as Peter Gambi: Jefferson's oldest friend, who became a father figure and mentor to him, and works as his "tailor".[8]  Damon Gupton as Henderson: A veteran detective inspector with the police, who becomes an unlikely ally to Jefferson, despite his role in the community. Other cast includes: Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias Whale: A former politician who rose through the ranks of local government through corruption but was brought down by Alvin Pierce, Jefferson's father. After killing Alvin, Tobias was exiled, only to become the leader of The 100 gang. Kyanna Simone Simpson as Kiesha: Jennifer Pierce's best friend and the daughter of Henderson, who encourages Jennifer to challenge her perfect image. Edwina Findley as Tori Whale: Tobias Whale's younger sister. Chantal Thuy as Grace Choi: A bartender who becomes the love interest of Anissa. Early reviews for the show have been overwhelmingly good so far. I have very high hopes for this show as Cress Williams has been a delight in drat near everything I’ve seen him in. We’ve been extensively discussing the show over in the Flash thread, most recently the connections to Static/Static Shock and why every black hero seems to have electrical powers. Let’s continue those lines of discussion here. From the first trailer, it kind of reminds me of MANTIS and that's a good thing because MANTIS kicked rear end. I have very high hopes for this show.
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CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK posted:He has to face off against The 100? No man can stand against the might of Genghis Clarke.
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Jan 5, 2018 16:38
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Xelkelvos posted:Grace Choi? That's a slightly obscure choice, but might be interesting if she ends up actually being an Amazon. They were both introduced in the Outsiders comic at the time and had a relationship in the same book so not really obscure. It's true to the source material!
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Jan 5, 2018 22:58
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Koalas March posted:Thank you for making this thread! I kind of expected you to beat me too it but I got inspired the other night.
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Jan 7, 2018 05:50
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achillesforever6 posted:Does he have electricity... in his pants? Don't you?
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Jan 15, 2018 02:25
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nine-gear crow posted:Aww, I thought that said tazer lag initially and I was like gently caress YEAH NEW THREAD TITLE!! MAKE IT SO. I just got to watch this and I loved everything about it. Williams is a joy to watch every second he's on screen and Mcclain and Nafessa Williams are so good as his daughters. And it's always a pleasure to see James Remar. Edit: Cress Williams is SIX-FOOT-FIVE. I thought maybe he had on thick boots but drat that man is already that imposing. Now I really want to see an Arrow-verse crossover, just so he can meet Tiny Superman. Rhyno fucked around with this message at 06:53 on Jan 19, 2018 |
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Jan 19, 2018 06:51
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Aleph Null posted:I'm a super white surbanite now, but grew up lower class and went to a school where white kids were a minority. What up similar feature buddy. I spent my early school days at a predominantly black school in Gary Indiana. At one time I was one of two white kids in a class. Makes for a strong upbringing in equality.
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Jan 21, 2018 04:24
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ruddiger posted:I just love how physically imposing he is. When BL was walking down the hallway in Lala's penthouse, his shoulders were drat near touching both walls. Dude's built like a brick shithouse. As soon as they announced it was Williams in the role I got super hype because he is truly built like a super hero.
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Jan 24, 2018 19:41
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nine-gear crow posted:Plus, his voice is just so fantastic. It’s got that kind of Keith David as Goliath from Gargoyles quality to it that just makes it a delight to listen to. I never made that connection but you're right! He absolutely sounds like David.
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Jan 24, 2018 19:51
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Dinner sex talk was hilarious and good. If I have anything to complain about it's the hilarious hollywood junk yard with random engine parts stacked hundreds of feet in the air. Thread needs a title update, I thought that was the show's tagline when I made it.
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Jan 31, 2018 19:27
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Murderion posted:Given that an issue of The Outsiders appeared in one episode, it's implied that most DC superheroes only exist in comic books. You don't have anything concrete to back that up. They could have very successful televisions shows.
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Mar 21, 2018 22:46
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ShakeZula posted:In the comics doesn't Kingpin own the trademark for Spiderman's merch? I seem to remember something about that. That was in Ultimate Spider-man.
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Mar 22, 2018 03:37
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In LoT they revealed the JSA existed and several of them had super powers.
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Mar 24, 2018 18:34
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Chokes McGee posted:
James Remar was in his day too.
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Apr 2, 2018 20:47
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Aleph Null posted:dat voice do He should do navigation and audio books. Wanna hear them tones more often.
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Apr 2, 2018 20:58
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Koalas March posted:I love James Remar because he took his typecasting and ran with it. Need a lovely dad? Get James Remar. Wilfred, Shannara, Dexter and I'm sure many more that I'm forgetting. Honorable mention Grey's Anatomy (Korev's dad.) and Gotham.
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Apr 2, 2018 21:39
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Koalas March posted:I can't believe I forgot Grey's!! I'm so sorry Shonda. I'm so disappointed in you right now. I only remembered because the wife has been power watching Grey's.
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Apr 2, 2018 23:10
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nine-gear crow posted:James Remar is in Killzone 3 too. He plays the player's commanding officer and he has the single best spoken line in the entire goddamn franchise. You are not wrong. He's also great in so many small roles, he has a great line in Blade Trinity but I can't find it on YT.
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Apr 2, 2018 23:43
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Xelkelvos posted:I really hope they have their own version of Dakota at some point. With or without Virgil Hawkins. BL is not a Milestone character and there's still bullshit over the state of Milestone Media so I wouldn't hold your breath.
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Apr 2, 2018 23:46
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The side effect of the serum is eternal dad bod. I found it refreshing that they cast a dude with a real physique and not some chiseled dude.
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Apr 11, 2018 23:11
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Bruceski posted:
Cress is in pretty good shape really, he's just not chiseled.
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Apr 11, 2018 23:47
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STAC Goat posted:Yeah, everything just feels like its happening a little faster than feels natural. Which is why I think they probably could have just thrown in a time break after the big reveals of Jefferson finding out about Aneesa, Gambi coming clean, Khalil joining up with Tobias, and Tobias getting hurt to just create some room. Would have given room for Aneesa to grow into the role along with all the other stuff. They only had 13 episodes. Would you rather this be paced like Flash or Arrow this season?
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