Kevin Smith Wants Onomatopoeia on Arrow: I Am Not Alone!

Let’s go back in time, to a simpler era in the Arrow universe.

A time when the majority of the Queen family was still alive. When Thea was just an obnoxious high schooler (wait – did we ever see her leave high school/discuss college? She went from “teehee, I’m a rebel” to unpacking boxes at her brother’s bar.) Back in time to October of 2012 when, in an Arrow news piece, I said this:

Aliens that Should Be Unleashed on DC’s TV Universe: Our Top Picks

We at the GB nearly plotzed the other night when a major character*** on Supergirl turned out to be . . .a beloved DCU stalwart (see end note at the bottom if you want to be spoiled). Whoa! This was in the same episode that the main antagonist was a character usually relegated to the trivia section, Jemm, Son of Saturn (who in the comics is a hero, but did a villain turn for TV). This got us thinking – with opportunities for appearances on Supergirl, Flash, Arrow, and even the upcoming Legends of Tomorrow mini-series, what other DC comics aliens, whether obscure or high profile, would be welcome presences on TV?

Our top choices below:

Supergirl: Red Tornado, Livewire and New Footage

The Supergirl television series is mere weeks away, and anticipation has continued to build since that first trailer back in May. Now news of several characters who’ll be in the show is emerging at superspeed from various newsfeeds.

Arrow Season 4 Trailer, John Constantine, and Diggle’s Stupid New Helmet

Last season, the third in Arrow‘s run – was arguably its weakest. Teased many times with Thea’s death, only to be thwarted time and again, leaving her free to annoy viewers for ever more it would seem. Now though, just a few weeks away from the start of the fourth season, some new blood looks to reinvigorate the series.

Season 3 spoilers to follow…

The Flash Season Two: New Trailers, Jay Garrick, and Casting News

The first season of The Flash blew audiences away, and may well have helped save the CW. This coming season promises show runners will be bringing their A game for the made for TV DC comic series.

(Spoilers from last season’s finale and season two ahead)

DCTV: Constantine Returns and Arrow Hits the Mats

Kids are going back to school, the weather is getting cooler (this is a lie), and pumpkin spice everything is back on the shelves. This means only one thing, fall TV is just around the corner. It’s time to check in with our favorite DCTV shows – first up, Constantine and Arrow!