Outside the cave, though, things arent going as well for Black Lightning.
Violence and murder dont make many friends, even (or perhaps, especially) when youre framed.
Framing a community-beholden black activist for violence is nothing new for the U.S. government, of course.
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And make no mistake, state repression is at work inBlack Lightnings framing as well.
As if that ideology wasnt naked enough for you, Mr.
Evil Suit White Guy immediately starts spewing a racist screed about Freelands citizens and culture.
I will return to this point.
With Gambis help, they detect that her burns could only have been due to a high-voltage nuclear weapon.
Since Black Lightning doesnt actually kill anyone, the coroner had no sample with which to compare the burns.
That freakout manifests in the form of crackling orange energy that lights up Jennifers eyes and burns her phone.
Things certainly arent getting easier for the Pierce family!
She tackles her father out of the way just before the man accidentally detonates one of the super-powered guns.
He cant stop excitedly rambling about Anissas potential when he gets home.
But the high doesnt last long.
The only problem is, the vaccine started giving people superpowers.
When Gambi leaked that information to Jeffersons father Alvin, Alvin started an investigation and was murdered for it.
Gambi felt that by training and protecting Jefferson, he could redeem himself for getting Alvin killed.
This may not come as a surprise, but Jefferson doesnt take the news well.
Thats what I mean about this show being smart.
I relish every episode.
Also LaLa is back alive, but not exactly well.
Not sure what exactly is going on there, but I bet well find out soon enough!
