Screen Rant 2s5h6u Black Lightning Black Lighting is a live-action Superhero and Sci-Fi drama that was developed by Salim Akil. It stars frontrunner Cress Williams as he takes on the mantle of Jefferson Pierce a high-school principle that used to be the enigmatic superhero Black Lighting. The series revolves around Pierce being forced to leave retirement and once again exploring his superhero persona. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:20:13 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[DC Confirms Explosive New Superpower for Black Lightning's Daughter]] 6x5r58 /black-lightning-daughter-thunder-powers/<![CDATA[Avi Gibson]]><![CDATA[DC Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[DC Comics]]><![CDATA[ Anissa Pierce has struggled with her new powers ever since Amanda Waller was defeated, but now she's ready for her big re-debut as Thunder. ]]><![CDATA[

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]]>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:20:13 GMT/black-lightning-daughter-thunder-powers/ <![CDATA[Is It Just Me or Is Black Lightning Putting Together DC's Newest Villain Origin Story?]] 2y4n3e /black-lightning-isaac-mitchell-costume-villain-op-ed/<![CDATA[Joe Anthony Myrick]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ With a new costume unveiling, Black Lightning's new series could either be housing his next great sidekick - or DC Comics' next big supervillain. ]]><![CDATA[

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #4!I think the DC Universe could either be getting it's next big hero or it's next big villain courtesy of Black Lightning. Black Lightning has been going through a revamp of sorts through his new series, becoming a problem-solver for the Justice League who helps train emerging heroes with new powers after the Absolute Power event.

]]>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:20:15 GMT/black-lightning-isaac-mitchell-costume-villain-op-ed/ <![CDATA[Jenny Isabella 651a6p DC Creator Behind Black Lightning, Comes Out as Transgender]]>/black-lightning-dc-comics-creator-transgender-lgbtq/<![CDATA[Joe Anthony Myrick]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ The creator of Black Lightning has publicly come out as transgender. Jenny Blake Isabella created one of the most iconic DC characters of all time. ]]><![CDATA[

The mastermind scribe behind Black Lightning has publicly come out as transgender. Jenny Blake Isabella created the Black Lightning character and the original series of the same name in 1977, alongside artist Trevor Von Eeden, marking the first time a Black superhero led his own DC series. Though she is not writing the current Black Lightning series, Isabella has consistently written for DC for more than forty years.

]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:30:16 GMT/black-lightning-dc-comics-creator-transgender-lgbtq/ <![CDATA[Black Lightning vs Superman Proves 1 Hero Doesn't Fear the Man of Steel]] 433u4t /black-lightning-vs-superman-fight-thunder-op-ed/<![CDATA[Madelyn Champa]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Superman]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ Superman's unrivaled Kryptonian power makes him a fearsome opponent to challenge, but his fight with Black Lightning just put him in his place. ]]><![CDATA[

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #4

]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:15 GMT/black-lightning-vs-superman-fight-thunder-op-ed/ <![CDATA[How Black Lightning Could Bring Closure to an Overlooked DC Breakup]] 5d196 /dc-comics-romance-breakup-black-lightning-thunder-grace-theory/<![CDATA[Joe Anthony Myrick]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ DC's new Black Lightning series could finally bring light to a DC Comics superhero couple that only broke up off- - can they get back together? ]]><![CDATA[

DC Comics can finally bring closure to a beloved, yet forgotten romance via the new Black Lightning series. Last month, DC released the first issue of the new Black Lightning series by Brandon Thomas and Fico Ossio. The issue set an incredibly high bar for DC's all-new All In era of storytelling. It also presents an opportunity for DC to revisit some stories that the publisher forgot to finish telling.

]]>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:56:53 GMT/dc-comics-romance-breakup-black-lightning-thunder-grace-theory/ <![CDATA[Wonder Woman Names 1 Young Hero DC Who Is WAY Overdue for Justice League g2k4y Level Respect]]>/black-lightning-daughter-dc-hero-justice-league/<![CDATA[Joe Anthony Myrick]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ One young hero finally gets the Justice League stamp of approval as Wonder Woman praises her after making their DC canon debut just over 15 years ago. ]]><![CDATA[

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1!The next big star of DC's younger generation has been crowned courtesy of Wonder Woman. As far as female superheroes go within the DC Universe and, frankly, every superhero community, Wonder Woman has been the bar that's been strived for dating back to her first appearance in 1941. Wonder Woman isn't just one of the first female superheroes, she's the female superhero.

]]>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:08:12 GMT/black-lightning-daughter-dc-hero-justice-league/ /black-lightning-dc-comics-thunder-justice-league-metahuman/<![CDATA[Madelyn Champa]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[Justice League]]><![CDATA[ Thunder's new powers make her a destructive force. ]]><![CDATA[

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1Black Lightning is back, and so are his two super-powered daughters. However, one of them has gotten a massive upgrade that makes her a destructive force unlike anything the Justice League has seen. The DC Universe's metahumans face unexpected changes as a result of the Justice League's conflict with Amanda Waller, and Thunder is paying the price as she debuts treacherous new abilities.

]]>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:30:14 GMT/black-lightning-dc-comics-thunder-justice-league-metahuman/ <![CDATA[Black Lightning #1 Sets an Incredibly High Bar for the Hero's Brand New Chapter (Review)]] 3yh1h /black-lightning-1-review-dc-all-in-series/<![CDATA[Joe Anthony Myrick]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ Black Lightning #1 strikes with a fury. ]]><![CDATA[

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #1!DC Comics is ready to revitalize Black Lightning for a brand-new chapter. The character is experiencing something of a renaissance in the modern DC Universe. As part of its All In initiative, the comic book publisher has selected a handful of ing superheroes to push to the forefront of its roster. Among those heroes is Black Lightning, who has been chosen to the new iteration of the Justice League.

]]>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:30:20 GMT/black-lightning-1-review-dc-all-in-series/ <![CDATA[Black Lightning Gets a Redesigned Costume For His Brand New DC ALL IN Solo Series]] 3n2tw /black-lightning-costume-solo-comic-series-dc-all-in/<![CDATA[Joe Anthony Myrick]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ After years of being largely absent from DC storylines — and years since having his own solo series — Black Lightning is back on the shelves! ]]><![CDATA[

DC Comics' All In initiative is delivering readers the first Black Lightning series in years. All In is set to be DC's latest status quo shift in the DC Universe, including a return and revamp for the Justice League. To reflect the shift, numerous superheroes - including Cassandra Cain's Batgirl - are getting brand-new solo series.

]]>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:37:52 GMT/black-lightning-costume-solo-comic-series-dc-all-in/ <![CDATA[DC's Historic BLACK LIGHTNING Returns to Canon 533a18 Proving His Powers Aren't What Make Him a Superhero]]>/black-lightning-dc-comics-return-history-explained/<![CDATA[Joe Anthony Myrick]]><![CDATA[Comics]]><![CDATA[Black Lightning]]><![CDATA[ After years of being dormant, Black Lightning returns to the forefront of the DC Universe - and his heroism stems from more than just his superpowers. ]]><![CDATA[

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1067!

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