Even though we have 79 years of comics and a healthy amount of films featuring the Caped Crusader to look back on, there are many fans out there who feel that Batman: The Animated Series was the definitive portrayal of the character. And while I do appreciate other versions, it’s hard to argue that point due to it retaining the spirit of the source material, while also building its own legacy. Not only that, but it also was the first place where Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill voiced Batman and the Joker, respectively, whom have both since played those characters in a variety of other projects in the years to follow.
Even though Black Lightning has thus far proven to be one of the more serious and dramatic DC TV shows currently airing, it's been known to get somewhat meta at times. Don't forget, an Outsiders comic book was proudly displayed during the first season, not to mention both Supergirl and Vixen being name-dropped at various points. Suffice it to say, that's only fueled more speculation as to from which Earth these heroes originate.
Though Black Adam may not be an entirely essential ingredient for making a Shazam! movie, he's the villain I'd have picked had I been in charge. To most familiar with the Big Red Cheese, the Kahndaq native is often regarded as his greatest nemesis, even if arguments can be made for Dr. Sivana, who'll be played by Mark Strong on the big screen.
At some point in my lifetime, I'd really like to see a Batman Beyond movie come to fruition. Originally having aired as an animated series from 1999-2001, it focused on a young man named Terry McGinnis who took up the mantle of the Dark Knight fifty years into the future, as he was mentored by none other than Bruce Wayne. Actually, the concept almost materialized as a live action flick in the time separating Batman & Robin from Batman Begins, but the project ultimately fell through.
Though many of you reading this no doubt lament NBC's cancellation of Constantine to this day, you have to admit that its early demise certainly opened up a world of possibilities for the character. Had the plug not been pulled, the charismatic demonologist would've never been introduced into the Arrowverse, let alone granted a headlining gig in his own animated web series/movie, that being City of Demons.
Having watched The Flash since the pilot episode first aired, I'd have to say that it was highly satisfying to see Barry Allen and Iris West finally get married last season. Well, they technically tied the knot during Legends of Tomorrow's portion of the "Crisis on Earth-X" crossover, but you get the idea.
Aside from already landing Joaquin Phoenix as the would be Clown Prince of Crime himself, one could say that the upcoming Joker origin movie just pulled off yet another casting coup.
Being someone who has an immense appreciation for the Joker, you can image that I’m looking forward to the upcoming origin film starring Joaquin Phoenix. Granted, it may be outside the shared continuity of DC flicks first established by Man of Steel back in 2013 and divulge what some may consider to be too much about the Clown Prince of Crime’s background, but has anyone stopped to consider that it may turn out well? I mean, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz wouldn't have signed up if the screenplay had been garbage.
Like Vixen before it, Freedom Fighters: The Ray proves to be a worthy animated addition to the Arrowverse - just don't expect any sense of continuity with "Crisis on Earth-X."
Now that The Flash has added the likes of Cicada and Spin to its rogues gallery for season 5, expect for more villains to be piled on in the coming months. For now, though, we can share the news of yet another baddie's casting, that being Peter Merkel AKA Rag Doll.
