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So some bad news for fans of The CW's Black Lightning heading into next week's series finale (already bad news as it is) Jefferson (Cress Williams) is dead at the hands of big bad Tobias Whale (Marvin Jones III) The good news/ Based on what you're about to see from the following preview images and[...]
Black Lightning Season 4 E12 Preview: Tobias Whale's Endgame Begins
Written by Brusta Brown and John Mitchell Todd and directed by Benny Boom, here's a look at the preview images and overview for "The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One," followed by a teaser for the series' final two episodes- with The CW's Black Lightning returning this Monday night: Photo: Boris Martin/The CW — ©2021 The CW[...]
Black Lightning Season 4 E09 "Lyding" Preview:
With only hours to go until The CW's Black Lightning returns to our screens for the next chapter in the Arrowverse series' fourth and final season, the network has (finally!) released a small set of preview images for "The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding." Now, if we had a dollar for every time Gambi (James[...]
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Heading into this Monday's episode of The CW's Black Lightning, any misconceptions anyone had about Tobias (Marvin Jones III) being a "changed, philanthropic man" are as dead as Mayor Billy Black (Reggie Hayes)- making it pretty clear that our series' biggest big bad is willing to tear Freeland apart to get what he wants[...]
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After a rollout that's included episode/season overviews, poster key art, and the official season trailer, The CW is offering viewers of The CW's Black Lightning the first set of preview images for the series' fourth and final season run As we've seen already, Jefferson (Cress Williams) is still in mourning, at odds with Lynn (Christine[...]
Black Lightning Star China Anne McClain Leaving; Limited Season 4 Role
When word broke at the end of last week that The CW's Black Lightning was ending its run after four seasons, fans weren't the only ones who were hearing the news for the first time that day China Anne McClain aka Jennifer Pierce aka Lightning also found out the news on Friday, and on the[...]
Arrowverse (Image: The CW)
We've got Supergirl, The Flash, Batwoman, Black Lightning, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Superman & Lois, Lucifer, Titans, and many more, offering everything from a seventh season trailer (The Flash) to Damon Lindelof moderating a panel on the expanding Watchmen universe (?!?!?) and everything in-between. To give you a better sense of how the Q&A portions of[...]
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In this week's episode of The CW's Black Lightning, "The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three," things don't appear to be getting much better – especially between Lynn (Christine Adams) and Jefferson (Cress Williams). But even when things look grim, never underestimate the power of a little "resistance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj1s9WJT4FIVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Black Lightning[...]
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Arrow is shuffling off the network's programming coil after an abbreviated 10-episode eighth season (making The Flash the "elder states-show" of the "Arrowverse"), Ruby Rose-starrer Batwoman joining the family alongside Supergirl, and a looming "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover that could change things dramatically (including Black Lightning). Face facts, CW DCU fans: the 2019-2020 season isn't[...]
Sins of the Father
With Arrow shuffling off the network's programming coil after an abbreviated eighth season (making The Flash the "elder states-show" of the "Arrowverse"), Ruby Rose-starrer Batwoman joining the family, and a looming "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover that could change things dramatically (more on that below), the 2019-2020 season isn't exactly going to be lacking in[...]
'Black Lightning' Review: "Just and Unjust" Shows (Super) Power of Grief [SPOILERS]
In this week's new episode of the CW's Black Lightning, the Pierce family is back this week–united by grief over the death of Khalil but still facing the pressures attempting to tear Freeland apart We also find out more about the pod people Tobias stole, international intrigue from Markovia, relationship troubles for Anissa, and a[...]
Black Lightning s02e01 Recap: Tense Season Premiere, Timely Social Commentary
CW The second season premiere of the CW's Black Lightning definitely proved two things: there's no rest for the wicked- or the heroic; and that sometimes doing the right thing can lead to some very wrong things Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning (Cress Williams), Anissa Pierce aka Thunder (Nafessa Williams) and the rest of "Team Lightning"[...]
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With Black Lightning set to return to the CW tonight after a well-received first season, the stakes are much higher (and deadlier) heading into season 2 – especially for the Pierce family Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning (Cress Williams), Anissa Pierce aka Thunder (Nafessa Williams) and the rest of "Team Lightning" are going to have a lot more than[...]
Avengers #684 cover by Mark Brooks
It is still badly truncated, leaving Lightning's last big stand against the Hulk feeling far from epic Of course, the big smash-down between Hulk and General Maverick's Red Hulk/Iron Hulk (which has already been cover-spoiled) is saved for next issue. Avengers #684 art by Paco Medina, Joe Bennett, Juan Vlasco, Ruy Jose, Jesus Aburtov, and Morry[...]
China Ann McClain
As we get closer to the series premiere of Black Lightning, the CW is upping the promotion and today we get a new video featuring actress China Anne McClain who will be playing Jennifer Pierce The 19-year-old actress is playing the 16-year-old daughter of Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), the former superhero Black Lightning In the[...]
Avatar Press HQ Hit By Lightning
Illinois is no stranger to regular lightning storms and occasional extreme weather  Early this morning, a bolt of lightning struck the Avatar home office causing the destruction of some equipment, loss of phone and internet connectivity, and a significant disruption in workflow  There were no injuries and the team at the location are working to[...]