Black Adam: Hero or Villain? Let’s find out.

On October 21, Black Adam will finally appear on television after over 80 years since his debut in comic books.

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None other than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will portray him.

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We've already seen a few trailers and teaser videos for the movie "Black Adam."

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If you're not aware with Black Adam's comic book history, you might be doubting whether the character is truly a villain.

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Let's explain why the answer is very complicated.

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In DC comics, Black Adam has served as both a villain and a hero.

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He appears to be reimagined in the film to be more of an antihero.

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Hawkman's statement that "Heroes don't kill people" Then, Black Adam says, "Well, I do,"

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Johnson has referred to the persona on social media as an "antihero," making it simple to cast him in the role of a villain.

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"There are heroes, there are villains, and there is Black Adam," reads the slogan of the trailer.

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He falls between the hero and the villain, like an antihero.

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While it's very possible that DC will formally designate Black Adam as a villain, for the time being it appears that he is just an antihero.

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