Black Zappz

* Plague all of Spectrum Island with the help of the corrupted Micro Spectra (**all failed**).

## Appearances

### First Appearance

Sail to Spectrum Island (as a puddle)White Island, Black Zappz (began forming)

### Last Appearance

Rainbow Shines Above the Spectrum

**Black Zappz**, or the **Embodiment of Dark Matter**, is a major antagonist in the *Talk About Random series*, specifically the *New Series Trilogy*. Black Zappz is the main antagonist of the Spectrum Island arc and a posthumous antagonist of the 2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc; all in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Black Zappz is a form of dark matter that shapeshifts into a clone of a innocent Neopian and consumed Spectrum Island into darkness for 200 years. However, when a meteorite struck down on Spectrum Island, the Micro Spectra formed and eradicate any form of dark matter. On other hand, Black Zappz was able to hide underground for another two centuries. While plaguing Spectrum Island, Black Zappz is a member of the notorious Black Moon Alliance, and the last remaining follower of the dissolved Darkness.

## History

Around 1628, Spectrum Island was inhabited by a mixture of Neopians and dark matter. Black Zappz was a member of the notorious Black Moon Alliance and a follower of one elite three: Darkness. However, the members of the alliance rely on Black Zappz to revive the fallen Darkness. Black Zappz maintained disparity to the island for two centuries, making it hard for anyone to live. However, one day in 1828, a meteor strikes the island and created a crystal, the Micro Spectra. The Micro Spectra eliminated the darkness around the island by shining bright lights. In efforts of clearing the black puddles, one figure escaped from being terminated and hid for another two hundred years.

In 2028, a group of tourists arrived in the port of Colorington, capital of the island. That group of tourists were the Junior-Kawena family, alongside Zappz and Harper. He spots an opportunity to seek a new vessel.

## Physical Appearance

At start, Black Zappz was a puddle riddled of dark matter. But, when he absorbed Zappz and used him as a vessel, he is a completely black Ixi with his eyes red (iris) and yellow (sclera). Later on, he absorbed all of Zappz's powers and took the form of a Darigan Ixi, as his horns grow and grows wings.

## Synopsis

### Spectrum Island arc

As Zappz wandered off into the downtown area of Colorington, he spots a black puddle.

### 2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc

Black Zappz made a surprising appearance in the closing moments of the Olympics, which was halted due to Metasora’s actions on burning the entire Neopian region. In Chapter 186, Zappz held on to the whip Harper was using to destroy the brothers under Metasora’s orders. Once Zappz was able to stop Harper, Zappz succumbed to the dark matter and a large cyclone formed on top of Zappz. Inside the cyclone, Zappz becomes trapped and a shadow figure appeared. That shadow figure is none other than Black Zappz.

Black Zappz informs his normal counterpart saying it’s been a long time since the events of Spectrum Island, with Zappz’s surprised reaction. Black Zappz patronized Zappz on how his family is nothing but pure failure. Zappz attacked the clone, breaking the tornado away, and glows purple. Black Zappz’s final words: “This world will fall to a greater force that no one can withstand…”

## Victims

Black Zappz had controlled a handful of Neopians that inhabited Spectrum Island and granted them temporary elemental powers. Here are the victims of Black Zappz’s devious acts:

* Logan Eickhoff
* Maddy McGarr
* Lily Robinson
* Allie Beutel
* Alphonse Lukonga
* Michael Lay
* Colin Eickhoff
* Cara Beusterien
* Korbin Zamudio
* Jenna Wells
* Vanessa Gripsover

## Trivia

* The creation of Black Zappz was inspired by Bowser in *Paper Mario: Color Splash*.
	+ In *Paper Mario: Color Splash*, Bowser was selfish enough to jump into the Prisma Fountain in order to have a rainbow shell. However, when he mixed the colors, it turned black. The black paint began to control Bowser and unleashed darkness all over Prism Island.
* Another inspiration for the creation of Black Zappz was Bendy, the titular protagonist villain of *Bendy and the Ink Machine* franchise.
	+ However, unlike Black Zappz, Bendy can travel through the ink while Black Zappz only was wings for transportation.
* In 2021, Nintendo released the Nintendo Switch port of *Super Mario 3D World*, adding on *Bowser’s Fury*, a brand new game, three years after the original draft of the Spectrum Island arc was completed.
	+ In *Bowser’s Fury*, Bowser Jr painted on his father with his magic paintbrush black. However, the black paint corrupted his mind and grew large.
	+ Unlike Black Zappz, when Mario collects a Cat Shine, the collectible shines a light, causing Fury Bowser to hide. As for Black Zappz, he doesn’t react to any form of light.

## Navigation

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
****Black Zappz****†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**