10 Characters Who Could Feature In DC’s Nightwing Movie

10) The Outsiders

From the movies that are lined up on the slate, the DCEU looks to be trying to introduce many of the superhero teams from the comics – for instance, the Justice League, Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, etc. If they want to insert yet another team, however, then they may want to look towards the Outsiders.

Traditionally, the Outsiders are a team of ostracized superhumans who are formed into a group by Batman. They’ve had a wide roster over the years, but some of their members include Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter and Black Lightning. In one iteration, Nightwing headed the group, which is an idea which could be utilized in the movie.

There,s some crossover between the Outsiders and the similarly anti-hero team the Suicide Squad, too – Katana and Captain Boomerang are also members in the comics – but the group would still be a good way of introducing some fan favourites into the DCEU. In particular, Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter – two major characters who don’t seem to be on the menu anywhere else.

9) Conner Kent (Superboy)

The DCEU has just squared Batman off against Superman in, well, Batman V Superman, so why not form a junior version of the duo by pairing Nightwing off with Superboy?

Conner Kent AKA Kon-El AKA Superboy is a half-human, half-Kryptonian clone of Superman’s and has teamed up with Dick Grayson on a number of occasions. Fans will probably know him most from his starring role in Young Justice, where Grayson and Kent both served on the team of former sidekicks. In that show, Conner’s hot-headedness often contrasted with Dick’s cool temperament and quick wit.

By pairing these two up, the Nightwing movie could cast the spotlight on the sidekicks and look at what it’s like for the character who’s always in the shadow of the hero. The villains have already had their chance in the spotlight in Suicide Squad, so why can’t it be the sidekicks’ turn next?