The 1994 comedy film Blankman, directed by Mike Binder, features Damon Wayans as Darryl Walker, a kind-hearted, socially inept man who lives with his grandmother in a crime-ridden neighborhood in a nameless city. Darryl is obsessed with superheroes and invents gadgets for himself out of trash found in the garbage dump.
After witnessing the murder of his older brother Kevin (David Alan Grier), a police officer who is killed by a gang of criminals led by Michael "The Suit" Minelli (Jon Polito), Darryl blames himself for not being able to save him. Feeling responsible for the safety of his community, Darryl decides to become a superhero himself - Blankman.
Assisted by his older brother's former partner, Sgt. Savage (Robin Givens), Darryl creates his own superhero costume made from scraps of metal, leather, and rubber, and invents a range of gadgets that would help him fight crime. His most notable invention is a pair of "blank bullets" that have no gunpowder, but instead deploy a net that can capture criminals.
Blankman becomes an overnight sensation in the media but is ridiculed by the veteran superhero Captain Industry (played by Jason Alexander). However, Blankman's fame attracts the attention of Minelli, who wants to get rid of him. Darryl must now use all his skills and gadgets to stop Minelli's gang and protect his city from their evil deeds.
Blankman is a hilarious spoof of superhero movies, with Damon Wayans delivering a truly memorable performance as the quirky superhero. The film also features a great supporting cast, including Robin Givens, David Alan Grier, and Jon Polito. It is a must-watch for fans of comedy and superhero movies alike.