Title pretty much sums it up. Watched a video recently where someone was asked to name a black superhero that didn’t have lightning based powers and while I could name a few it made me realize just how prevalent the trope is.

But why?

Edit: Y’all I’m not asking for examples of black heroes that don’t have lightning powers. I’m asking why it’s a trope to begin with 😮‍💨

  • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Yeah I still don’t see it as much a trope. Much like the storm its like ok he got another power above and beyond the main spider powers. I mean its like someone mentioned that then green lanter has electric powers. I don’t think I saw the amazing spider man with the black electro but then again while I never thought it would happen Im kinda done with the main comic and sci fi ip.