The CW show Black Lightning is the first superhero show from DC to have a Black superhero as the lead, and the character (real name Jefferson Pierce) has a long and fascinating history. Black Lightning is the first Black superhero that DC created, but they almost created another one before him called The Black Bomber, who would have been an absolute disaster. Thankfully, Black Lightning is beloved by fans, and he has actually been brought to television once before, albeit on Saturday Night Live, where he was played by Sinbad. Let’s take a look at the untold truth of Black Lightning. #Truth #BlackLighting #TVShow DC's First Black Superhero | 0:00 The Black Bomber, the hero that almost was | 1:18 The Outsiders | 2:09 I'm the one who taught him to fly! | 3:15 Thunder, Lightning, and Grace | 4:02 Joining the Justice League | 4:48 The CW's Black Lightning | 5:37 Read Full Article: http://www.looper.com/106027/untold-truth-black-lightning/