As for her look… we took inspiration from the ancient Amazons of Greece. One breast bared, defying convention, because she answers to no one but herself.

In ancient legend, harpies were fierce, half-woman, half-bird warriors with an insatiable hunger for vengeance and justice. Virga? She takes that legacy and redefines it. A perfect blend of brute force and battle-hardened intellect.

Dark Spider has blended these styles to create a fairly acrobatic and unpredictable way to fight crime.

Engolo is the progenitor of the Capoeira, the Brazilian martial art made popular by Tekken character Eddy Gordo. Like Capoeira, it is a rhythmic style that is mainly composed of kicks, takedowns, and certain kinds of weapon work.

Laamb is a Senegalese grappling style that also allows for strikes. Combatants win by forcing their opponent to the ground or out of the ring. Traditionally done in sand, Laamb is not only a fighting style but a great way to condition cardio and muscles.

Dambe is a style that comes from the Hausa people in Nigeria. It simulates battles during war, with the lead hand representing a shield and the rear hand representing a spear. Fighters can also use kicks to gain an advantage.

Akrafena teaches both armed and unarmed combat. Named after the traditional Akan sword, the Akrafena style not only hosts 20 sword styles but also teaches the use of joint locks and improvised weapons usage, making it perfect for Dark Spider, whose weapon isn’t a sword but is still just as deadly.

I feel you. I hope they give you a run. BP needs it.

Damn. 😢

Will this lead to you writing an ongoing Black Panther series?