Frankey Smith, also known as Fantastic Frankey on social media, has built a loyal fandom by talking about DC, Marvel, and pop culture. And as much as Smith talks about superheroes, she possesses a superpower of her own — authenticity.

Smith is known for her thoughtful commentary on trending shows such as Invincible, The Boys, The Pitt, Bridgerton, and more. Her YouTube videos range from 3 minutes to 22 minutes, a testament to Smith’s dedication to quality. She now has over 198,400 followers on TikTok, 151,000 on Instagram, and over 29,300 subscribers on YouTube.

While her focus is mainly on superhero shows, Smith’s platform is geared towards anything with a large fandom culture. It's clear that Smith is a fan herself, and her genuine knowledge and passion shine through in her work. She’s not afraid to use her platform to be vulnerable or to offer criticism on television, opening the door to well-rounded engagement within her online community.

"My goal is to normalize the black female voice in this heavily underrepresented space," said Smith on her website.

Her videos range from reactions to specific scenes, like when Debbie punched Nolan in Invincible, to explorations of deeper cultural topics, such as misogynoir in comedy. Outside of creating engaging fandom content, Smith is also the co-host of DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast. She’s interviewed people like filmmaker James Gunn, Superman actors Edi Gathegi and María Gabriela de Faría, and Harley Quinn executive producer Katie Rich. She’s also reviewed film and television for the female-led culture magazine CherryPicks.

2026 is gearing up for anticipated Marvel and DC releases, including Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Supergirl, and Clayface. It’s safe to say that we can count on Smith for an honest opinion and a thought-provoking discussion.

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