It's getting increasingly hard to remember a time when superheroes weren't dominating the box office as well as the airwaves. Not only have many of our comic book dreams been realized in ways never thought possible, but the concept of a shared universe have unlocked infinite possibilities that standalone ventures would never be able to accomplish.
After a slew of series aired on The CW - mostly superhero ones - had trailers released at San Diego Comic-Con this past July and the weeks following, I couldn't help but notice a lack of representation for Supernatural. With its twelfth season set to kickoff in just over a month's time, we have finally been treated to the first trailer, which can be viewed at the top.
Last week, the internet was set ablaze when Ben Affleck released test footage of Deathstroke, only to be swiftly followed by word that the world's deadliest mercenary is the main villain in the upcoming solo Batman movie.
Ever since we were all shocked by the news that a Booster Gold movie was confirmed to be in development this past May, information regarding the project has been rather scarce. Furthermore, many of us have wondered how the lovable time travelling superhero would gel with the currently ongoing DC Extended Universe, which focuses mostly on more well known characters or those who are currently among the ranks of the Justice League in the comics.
Like many fans, I found myself disappointed when Laurel Lance met her demise during the fourth season of Arrow. Not only had I become attached to Katie Cassidy's portrayal of the character, Black Canary is one of the most important supporting characters in Green Arrow lore. If you could imagine Lois Lane having been killed off during Smallville's run, you would have a pretty accurate parallel situation.
In the past, many viewers have expressed concern with the lack of big name superheroes appearing on Agents of SHIELD and I completely understand. While it may be cool to see guest appearances by characters such as Sif, Mockingbird, and even Nick Fury, it seems like we may never see the likes of an Iron Man or Captain America.
Ever since it was first announced in 2014, news regarding Krypton has been scarce, to say the least. Not unlike the remnants of an exploded planet, it has fortunately been picking up speed since SyFy officially ordered a pilot this past May.
With less than three weeks to go until Gotham begins its third season, vital details continue to pour in. The latest comes in the form of the premiere episode's synopsis that also divulges its foreboding title: "Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell..."
As we continue to live in The Golden Age of Superhero Television, it's important that we not forget Smallville made the current crop of shows possible. Its retelling of Superman's formative years yielded guest appearances by heroes and villains from around the DC Universe that many of us never thought we would see in live action.
Unbelievably strong winds of change are set to blow through Gotham when the Batman prequel series returns in a few short weeks, as evidenced by the trailer above. As we can see, Jim Gordon is becoming a bit more of a loose cannon, Penguin is evermore brazen and confident, Fish Mooney seeks to build an army, and Bruce Wayne continues to stride toward destiny.
