Despite the fact that a fair amount of geeks have seen the original series housed by the DC Universe streaming service, I've often wished they'd be enjoyed by a wider audience. Granted, the limited reach comes with the territory of being a niche platform, but I remember turning to a friend during a jam-packed Lucifer panel at Motor City Comic Con this past May and saying something like "if only all these people watched Doom Patrol."
If you've been keeping up with news pertaining to the highly anticipated Birds of Prey movie, then you've probably heard by now that its version of Black Mask will be gay. Although Roman Sionis was never portrayed that way in the comics, it is what it is. Unsurprisingly, this has caused reactions on both sides of the spectrum.
Even though I’ve been a fan of The Simpsons for more than two decades, I must confess that I’ve somewhat lapsed on the show in the last few seasons. Sure, I stuck it out longer than some other folks, but I eventually had to concede that the A-material is long behind us.
When Captain Marvel introduced the Skrulls into the Marvel Cinematic Universe this past March, it may have been a bigger milestone for the overall franchise than the casual moviegoer would think. For those familiar with comic books, these extraterrestrial shapeshifters have served as antagonists in some of the biggest crossover stories of all time. Granted, the concept was watered down for the big screen, but there's much potential there.
Throughout the years, Batman has allowed for a variety of young folks to take up the mantle of Robin on the comic book side of things. Whether it be Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Carrie Kelley, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown or Damian Wayne, it goes without saying that each have a rabid fanbase to call their own.
When it comes to Lex Luthor, Superman's greatest nemesis has existed in fiction nearly as long as the Man of Steel himself. And as such, the character's been recast numerous times over the decades, with a variety of talents playing him in both live action and animation.
Whenever any literary work of fiction becomes adapted to live action, it's only understandable that fans of the source material accept or reject the actors tasked with playing beloved characters. These days, it's not uncommon for talents of differing ethnicities to get hired for these gigs, thereby inciting controversies of their own.
If you've been keeping up with the DC Universe at large lately, then you've heard about "Year of the Villain." Long story short, this crossover event of sorts spilling out of the pages of Justice League began in a one-shot in early May, and sees Lex Luthor rounding up those he sees fit for his next big play. This initiative kicked into high gear this month, with cardstock variants signifying which titles are participating.
If you're just as familiar with Marvel comic books as you are their movies, then you know of how there's a beauty to some of their characters that doesn't require recasting. In fact, Avengers: Endgame saw Steve Rogers pass the mantle of Captain America to Sam Wilson. Had he not, Bucky Barnes would've been another option in keeping with the source material.
Now that cameras are about to begin rolling on Arrow's eighth and final season, it's only natural that news begin flooding in. And to be quite honest, the topic for today's discussion is something we've been expecting to report for some time.
