Black Lightning was among the first major black superheroes for DC in the ’70s, and has been a sporadic presence in the DC Universe ever since.
“What we want to do is put Black men and the Black family back at the center.
Brock Akil co-created and is producing The CW superhero TV series with her husband, Salim Akil.
The CW has done better with this than others, with The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow all featuring relatively mixed supporting casts, but Black Lightning will be the first show to feature a non-white lead for The CW’s corner of the DC Universe.