DC COMICS TV-VERSE, WHO STILL NEEDS TO BE IN IT

With the movieverse (for DC Comics, as well as with Marvel), we focused slightly more on who has and is scheduled to appear on the big screen. Unlike with the movieverse, where everything is really still in the infancy stage, the "tv-verse" is new, but much more evolved and bigger. At the present time, there are 2 different worlds on television ("Arrow/The Flash" and "Gotham", with a possible third in production (Supergirl). We will be focusing on the bigger "Arrow/The Flash".

Although some fans and actors/actresses wanted "Arrow" and "The Flash" to be a part of the movieverse, it isn't how things turned out. That doesn't mean it will never happen, given that all these shows and movies are viewed by some as "multiverses", and comic book fans know that worlds can collide, and cross-overs can happen. But, even if it never happens, the tv-verse is strong enough to go it alone, and also has just as much room (if not more) to grow their ranks.

Aquaman

Aquaman is set to make his big screen debut via Jason Momoa, but for some, he still requires redemption on the small screen. It wasn't that his appearance within the "Smallville" tv-verse was horrible, but it wasn't near the standard set by not only fans, but the pages of the comic books.

Superman/Batman/Wonder Woman

Of all of the characters, these may be the hardest to procure the rights to or the allowance to have them appear in this tv-verse. It would help solidify things though having one of DC Comics "Big 3" make an appearance.

Martian Manhunter

Have yet to hear any reference to the character for the movieverse, so Mars last survivor may be available to shape-shift his way into the mix of things. Although it would be nice to see more of the alien form than the human this time around.

Wildcat

If the story in DC Comics movieverse is focusing on assembling the Justice League, perhaps the tv-verse could focus on bringing together the members of the Justice Society.

Hawkman and/or Hawkgirl

We saw Hawkman swoop into battle in the "Smallville" tv-verse, perhaps this time around we see Hawkgirl cracking skulls. Or better yet, both of them battling side-by-side. If anything, it would supply the season ending "death" for one or all of the shows.

Green Lantern (Alan Scott)

While Green Lantern fans await a member of the Corps to appear on the silver screen, perhaps the small screen could set the stage for the original (Golden Age) Green Lantern, Alan Scott.

A Top Villain

Yes, there has obviously been some of the top baddies within this tv-verse, but who among them is powerful enough to require all of the heroes (or a large group of them) to come together and fight them. Darkseid is the most obvious answer, but he might be in "protection mode" as DC Comics builds their movie-verse, with him being likely the one to require the Justice League to take him down. So, perhaps someone like Brainiac, Anti-Monitor or even maybe the Secret Society for this tv-verse.

There are of course an almost endless list of characters that "should" appear on any and all of the shows. Which at the moment may be "Arrow" and "The Flash", but there is also another spin-off in the works, so this universe is only going to get bigger. Leaving the only questions less as to whom will appear, but simply how they will be involved in this tv-verse.

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CONNECTING GOTHAM WITH ARROW/FLASH

Now before you say it, I am well aware that the chances of this happening is pretty slim to none. However, both Ben Mackenzie (James Gordon-Gotham) and Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen-Arrow) have said that they would welcome the union. So, let's "pretend" that FOX and The CW are willing and that this going to happen. When I first heard reference of this idea, I scoffed at it. I did not expect to enjoy "Gotham" as much as I have, and did not think that these worlds should be connected. I wasn't able to wrap my head around the idea of Bruce Wayne being so much younger than the rest of the characters involved. Would Oliver Queen begin to train Bruce? That would be lame. And would definitely take away from the Batman character later on. And we've seen some of Batman's foes appear already in "Arrow". We can't have Harley Quinn being old enough to be Batman's mother now, can we?

So, in my head there is 1-2 options. One really, but how things are approached are different. First, lets bring "Gotham" into "Arrow/Flash". Here I would only have a select few characters appear from the FOX series. Characters that will still be around once Batman has come to be, unless they get "Smallvilled" (ie Jimmy Olsen). Since we are only at the start of the series, I would have Jim Gordon, Harvey Bullock, and Oswald Cobblepot. And I would have them all sit in the make-up chair for an extra few moments, and age them. Bring them into the present where we already have Batman protecting Gotham City. Gordon can be white-haired and sporting the trademark mustache. Bullock...more grey and white, and some added weight perhaps. And with Oswald, full-fledged Penguin. It wouldn't be a "spoiler" as things can change as people forget. It would take around 10 seasons on "Gotham". The basis of the story would be pretty obvious, Gordon and Bullock follow The Penguin, meet Oliver, etc etc. Ending with Arrow having the Gothamites pass on a message to Batman.
Same idea really, but in a different approach. Bringing "Arrow" and "The Flash" into "Gotham" would be a reverse effect, with core characters appearing, but along side their younger selves. Meaning Oliver (Stephen Amell) would say play his father as he brings a young Oliver Queen to visit Bruce Wayne. Perhaps Felicity as Oliver's mother, the late Moira Queen. Storyline would have perhaps Falcone or Maroni's men kidnapping Bruce and Oliver, with Jim Gordon working with The Queens, and we'll say Barry Allen aka The Flash playing his uncle (who is a cop in Gotham City for the sake of this) to rescue the boys. It would be a little more trickier to make it work without being too cheesy. Actually, The Flash could technically appear as himself I suppose.

Basic ideas for something likely never to happen. I can't think of any other way that they could make this work. Among a large list of characters, Batman is one of the heavy favorites that fans hope to see in "Arrow/Flash" universe someday. Especially given the lack there of in "Smallville", and that it has been said that they are building their own Justice League in the "Arrow/Flash" universe. Full-grown, butt-kicking Batman is a must. To be honest, I will see how the soon-to-be crossover between "Arrow" and "The Flash" works out first, as well as how long "Gotham" can keep me intrigued with out the goddamn Batman.

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ARROW HITS ITS MARK ONCE AGAIN

CONTAINS SPOILERS! BEEN WARNED!

 

After being impressed by the series debuts of "Gotham" and "The Flash", I did have high expectations for the Season 3 premiere of "Arrow". Going in I knew that Roy Harper would be joining the team in a masked manner, inching closer to becoming either Speedy, Red Arrow or Arsenal (I am leaning on it being Speedy after something happens to Thea). I knew that Brandon Routh would be joining the cast, and eventually becoming The Atom. And at some point this season, we will possibly/likely see Ra's al Ghul make an appearance.

The high expectations were not only met, but actually surpassed. The  story was pretty solid, and exploring new areas. I am sure fans have been begging for some romance between Oliver and Felicity, and they finally got that. It was "explosive" and although seems to be short-lived, it makes for some possible hilarious awkward moments. Diggle is now a daddy, having a child with his...ex-wife who is now his girlfriend...and looks to be stepping away from the game. Although that isn't something that will last I am sure, it is more of a matter of what causes Diggs to return to action.
Brandon Routh made his debut, playing Ray Palmer who is looking to buy Queens Industries and came packed with the tech and confidence to do so. Be interesting to watch his character develop, as well as a possible relationship with Ms. Smoke, making for more awkward moments with Oliver. There is also Roy Harper and his story. His beginnings as a vigilante, as well as dealing with Thea leaving. Although I will have to admit, the whole suit looks fine, except his mask. Not quite sure what it is, but the mask doesn't suit him like it does with Arrow. And then finally, expectations were surpassed in a shocking way. With the show ending with the killing of Canary aka Sara Lance. Which looked pretty awesome if I must say, the overall action has stepped up this season. This leaves the door wise open with not only how Oliver, Laurel, and company deal with the sudden loss, but this is also an opportunity for Laurel to begin her journey to becoming Black Canary.

In a nutshell, the premiere was amazing on all levels, and has left me very intrigued on how the rest of the season will play out. I also loved Barry Allen making his appearance, tying "The Flash" and "Arrow" together on this side of things. Which is also another huge thing that I am looking forward to, and that is the possibly epic cross-overs that will occur between the two shows. Two shows that have started the 2014-2015 season of very strong.

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