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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has reportedly outlined the core quartet of heroes that will serve as the foundational pillars of the burgeoning DC cinematic universe (Dcu): Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Supergirl. This strategic framework appears to guide the initial, Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters phase of the rebooted superhero franchise.

While Wonder Woman does not currently have a standalone film project on the immediate horizon, with the Amazon-centric series Paradise Lost understood to be set centuries before Diana's birth, DC Studios co-chair James Gunn has recently alluded to ongoing, unannounced developments for the iconic Amazonian warrior.

Superman is firmly established with his solo film slated for release later this summer. Batman is also set for a prominent presence, appearing alongside Robin in The Brave and the Bold, in addition to a shadowy cameo in the animated series Creature Commandos. Supergirl's introduction is also anticipated within this initial chapter.

The Dceu began with ambitious plans to match the success of the MCU, with Warner Bros. aiming to bring iconic DC characters to the big screen over a decade. Despite financial success, Snyder’s darker vision for the characters didn’t resonate with audiences, leading to the eventual reboot with James Gunn’s Dcu. While some Dceu films were well-received, others were considered significant flops.

Fans have compiled their picks for the 10 worst Dceu movies. Let’s dive into their selections.

10. ‘The Suicide Squad’ (2021)

After the mixed reception of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad (2016), expectations were high for James Gunn’s take on the franchise. However, some fans were disappointed as the film didn’t meet their expectations or align with their preferences. Gunn’s signature irreverent humor and over-the-top style, which were successful in movies like Guardians of the Galaxy, didn’t resonate with everyone, contributing to its place in the “top 10 worst” rankings.

Comic books are home to some of the most iconic and stunning female characters, renowned not only for their strength but also for their striking beauty.

We delved into fan-voted rankings to reveal the top 10 most visually captivating female comic book characters. From superheroines to villains, this list showcases the diverse array of characters that fans find most beautiful. Let’s see which characters made the cut!

10. Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers)

The title of Captain Marvel has been passed through several characters over the years, including Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel. In this instance, we’re focusing on Carol Danvers, a blonde beauty whose striking features and confident demeanor make her truly stand out.

9. Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman is arguably the most iconic female comic book character. Her beauty is intricately linked with her strength, confidence, and bravery. As an Amazonian princess with divine heritage, Wonder Woman exudes a regal and otherworldly allure.

Warning: Spoilers for Black Canary: Best of The Best #6The battle to determine the true champion of the DC Universe has finally ended, leaving one hero to claim the title. The fight wasn't easy, and proved to be more brutal than any comic fans expected, but there is no denying it: Black Canary has defeated Lady Shiva to claim the crown as DC's best fighter.

The dramatic victory arrives in the final issue of Tom King and Ryan Sook's stellar Black Canary: Best of The Best, chronicling the prize fight seen around the world, in which former Justice League leader Dinah Lance stood against Lady Shiva, famous as the world's most deadliest assassin. While squaring off against the most skilled killer on the planet would be doom for some, Black Canary went the distance to beat Shiva to a pulp, and put her down for the count.

As can...

Over a decade before the Arrowverse shows and their crossover events set the standard on The CW, its predecessor, The WB, was already experimenting with similar ideas involving multiple DC Comics superheroes teaming up to fight evil. On October 9, 2002, the network's "Birds of Prey" introduced a Batman-free version of Gotham City where crime runs rampant and familiar faces from the DC universe clash.

From a modern point of view, the show had a lot going for it. Its promo clips heavily suggested that its events existed in (a version of) the same continuity as the Tim Burton Batman movies -- not that this stopped the series from briefly introducing a distinctly new version of the Joker, as voiced by none other than Mark Hamill.  As its main character, "Birds of Prey" had Helena "Huntress" Kyle (Ashley Scott), the super-powered daughter of Catwoman and Batman. Teaming up with former Batgirl Barbara Gordon...

It was a trying and difficult time for the CW when Stephen Amell started out as Oliver Queen in the 2012 show Arrow. After Amell was through with his role, the Arrowverse was brought into existence.

However, there was a time when the studio was considering creating a spinoff in the Arrowverse, which could have had potentially devastating effects on Stephen Amell’s legacy.

Stephen Amell’s Arrowverse could have been ruined

Portraying the role of Oliver Queen for a total of 8 seasons, Stephen Amell found worldwide fame and critical acclaim for his role in Arrow. The result was the creation of the Arrowverse, which included shows and spin-offs like Supergirl and The Flash.

Stephen Amell in a still from Arrow | Credits: DC Entertainment

Well, in 2020, Arrow aired its last season, but the Arrowverse continued well into other spin-offs and shows. Projects like Supergirl, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow fared quite well on the CW.

When done correctly, musical films can transcend genres.

In 2022, director Todd Phillips announced a sequel to Joker (2019) was being made and was titled Joker: Folie á Deux. This announcement was shortly followed by the reveal that Folie á Deux would in fact be a musical, with Lady Gaga set to portray Harley Quinn. While fans went gaga over the casting, the musical aspect was baffling to many. After all, why would the sequel to a non-musical comic book film, all of a sudden become a musical?

In 2024, that question was answered with an extremely polarizing because Joker: Folie á Deux was an incredibly lackluster follow up to the 2019 film, but was this due to the musical element? In the same year, Marvel Studios and Disney+ released Agatha All Along, only to find praise for the spellbinding story and magical music. Both of these comic book projects featured musical elements, but...

"Smallville" ran for 10 seasons, but its impact can't be measured only by how long it stayed on the air. The CW's Arrowverse doesn't exist without "Smallville." Now, "Arrow" did not share a continuity with "Smallville" and it recast its Oliver Queen. But still, even without "Arrow" being a proper "Smallville" spin-off, The CW greenlighting a Green Arrow show clearly happened because "Smallville" had introduced the character to their audience.

But there could've been a Green Arrow-led TV series much sooner, one starring Justin Hartley. During "Smallville" season 6, writer Steven DeKnight was working on a Justice League spin-off.

Beginning in season 4 of "Smallville," Clark Kent (Tom Welling) slowly begins meeting other DC superheroes. In "Run," it's Bart Allen/Impulse (Kyle Gallner). Season 5 had Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Alan Ritchson) in "Aqua" and then Victor Stone/Cyborg (Lee Thompson Young) in, well, "Cyborg." Then season 6 brought in Green Arrow (Hartley) as a recurring character.

DC's Arrow began in the Fall of 2012, airing its eighth and final season between October 2019 and January 2020. Central to the narrative were Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak, played by Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards respectively. Prior to the pair appearing in the western thriller Calamity Jane, which hit theaters in February. It had been several years since the pair shared a screen together. There are fans who hope for an Olicity reunion, and it would seem that one half of that team is willing to make it happen, as Rickards recently revealed a willingness to reprise the role.

Felicity abruptly departed the original Arrowverse series during its run, and speaking during an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast, Rickards explains the reason behind the decision to step away from the role. After seven seasons on the show, Rickards made the decision to exit Arrow, returning for...

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For an animated show that represents one of the most uncompromising artistic visions ever produced for children's TV, "Batman: The Animated Series" sure had to jump through a lot of hoops for its network. Fox censorship meant there were nine things "Batman: The Animated Series" couldn't do, though the writers frequently found ways of circumventing the network's dictates, such as when "The New Batman Adventures" (as the show was later renamed) used Scarecrow to pull one over on the censors.

It's a testament to the talent of the writers, artists, and voice actors that they were able to make such a seminal piece of work in "B:tas" despite being somewhat hindered in their mission to tell more mature stories. Often, however, the writers were extremely hampered in their efforts to craft particular storylines. After all, it wasn't just the censors...

Losing a dream role can still sting many years later, which appears to be the case for Katie Cassidy. The actress portrayed the fan-favorite role of Laurel Lance/Black Canary on The CW's Arrow for four seasons before she was killed off in 2016. The news of Cassidy being told about her demise wasn't exactly handled the best way, and now the actress is revealing why she believes her time on the series came to an end.

During an appearance on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast, Cassidy went into detail about her Arrow character being killed off and how she found out about it. News of a character's death was teased at the start of the season, but Cassidy didn't think it would be her. In a case of terrible timing, the actress found out it was her who would be meeting her end while traveling to a...

Katie Cassidy faced a tough moment in her career when she learned her character, Laurel Lance, also known as Black Canary, would be killed off on the CW show Arrow. She had been part of the series from the start, appearing in its first four seasons. The news came in 2016, catching her off guard just days before the episode was set to film.

She shared her feelings on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast, Inside of You, saying, “I had to eat some humble pie when they killed me off that show. It was really hard.” Cassidy felt a mix of emotions—sadness, shock, and even anger.

She remembered being on a call with producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg, who told her, “Listen, unfortunately I have to tell you you’re the one that’s in the grave.” That moment hit her hard, especially since she loved playing Laurel...

Katie Cassidy, who played DC heroine Black Canary in the Arrowverse, opens up about her controversial Arrow death. While Arrow may have ended nearly half a decade ago, one of the most discussed aspects of The CW drama to this point is the unexpected death of the Black Canary during season 4, as Cassidy's character was murdered by Damien Darhk. Even though it didn't take long before Cassidy was back in the Arrowverse, killing Laurel was heavily criticized by fans and critics alike.

On the latest episode of Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, Cassidy was the featured guest, and one of the big topics that was discussed was the controversial death of Laurel Lance in Arrow season 4. During her podcast appearance, Cassidy opened up on her experience both with the death scene and in the time before the episode was going to be filmed, as she shared the following:...

Katie Cassidy made a big impact as Laurel Lance, aka Black Canary, in the hit series Arrow. But in a move that surprised both fans and Cassidy herself, her character was unexpectedly killed off.

Katie Cassidy in Arrow | Credits: CW

It was an emotional blow for her, and viewers weren’t too happy about it either. Looking back, Arrow producer Marc Guggenheim even admitted that writing her off was a mistake.

How did Katie Cassidy react to her character being killed off Arrow?

Katie Cassidy’s time as Black Canary, in Arrow, came with its fair share of surprises, and as fans now know not all of them were pleasant. In 2016, after four seasons on the show, Cassidy was blindsided when she found out her character was being killed off.

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With her role as Laurel Lance, also known as Black Canary, Katie Cassidy played one of the biggest roles on the hit Arrowverse series Arrow. At one point, however, she was killed off, a decision that gave her a flurry of emotions at the time.

Cassidy discussed her time on Arrow during a recent interview for the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast, per Deadline. She recalled how she learned of Black Canary's death in 2016 after she served as a big part of Arrow for the first four seasons. Famously, the season started with the reveal that a character's death would happen, though it wasn't until later that it was revealed to be Laurel. Despite that big tease, Cassidy was still quite shocked when she realized she was the one on the chopping block.

“I had to eat some humble pie when they killed me off that show... it was really hard,...

Katie Cassidy recalls when she found out her character on Arrow was being killed off and theorized about why the decision was made.

The actress started the CW superhero series playing Laurel Lance (Black Canary) during its first four seasons. In 2016, her character died, and she only found out about it a couple of days before it was going to happen.

“I had to eat some humble pie when they killed me off that show,” Cassidy said on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast. “It was really hard.”

Cassidy said she “was sad” and “was sort of in shock” when she learned her character was going to be killed off. Arrow had teased at the beginning of the season that a character was dying, but Cassidy didn’t think it would happen.

However, as she was traveling to a comic convention in New York City, she received an...

DC Comics is home to a slew of iconic female heroes who rival their male counterparts in popularity, power levels, and overall badassness, with characters like Batgirl, Black Canary, and Starfire having recognizable superhero designs that fans can’t get enough of. In new fanart featuring these characters and more, DC's best women heroes get a loungewear makeover that shows them finally taking a moment for themselves, with the need for retail versions of their sleepwear redesigns needing to become buyable merch as soon as possible.

Conveniently collected into one post on Reddit’s r/DCcomics channel, Alexandra-Jane (@ghostpainters_real) is a creator looking to make her “passion a career,” with Alexandra-Jane’s consistent drip of fanart content helping to make that goal a reality with every new piece.

[Fan Art] DC Ladies by @Ghostpainters on Tumblrbyu/KitKat_5628 inDCcomics

Recently sharing images featuring characters hailing from across the nerd spectrum, Alexandra-Jane’s...

Zack Snyder has had a fun run pushing the boundaries of CGI with most of his projects. His vision for films like The Watchmen, 300, Rebel Moon, and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, all relied on heavy CGI mixed with some brilliant acting and direction on the part of Snyder himself.

Zack Snyder | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Licensed Under Cc-by-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons

However, in an interview during the promotion of the Rebel Moon‘s Director’s Cut, Zack Snyder revealed that perhaps he would like to take a back seat from special effects and focus on a film that employs a few more organic shots. If the director’s history with the superhero genre is anything to look at, there is one character that Snyder needs to try his hands on.

A Question film would be a great fit for Zack Snyder’s ‘no CGI’ wants The Question || Credit: DC...

Shortly after Smallville concluded on The CW, the network launched its next superhero TV series in 2012 with Arrow. Stephen Amell was cast as Green Arrow and, as the years passed, his show spawned several spin-offs and a shared DC Universe later dubbed the "Arrowverse."

The show's achievements are undeniable but it had a lot of "CW-isms." Among them was giving Green Arrow a geeky female sidekick in Emily Bett Rickards' Felicity Smoak, the spiritual successor to Smallville's Chloe Sullivan.

Felicity was soon established as Oliver Queen's true love, a decision that upset those eager to see his romance with Black Canary fully explored.

Doing the rounds to promote her new movie, Queen of the Ring, Rickards - who plays wrestling legend Mildred Burke in the biopic - reflected on needing a thick skin in response to the criticisms.

"When I was on Arrow, I quickly realized how passionate comic book fans can be,...

When it debuted in 2008, "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" reintroduced a more lighthearted tone to the Dark Knight's animated escapades. Ever since "Batman: The Animated Series" attained legendary status with its mature storylines and alluringly dark aesthetic, Batman cartoons had tried somewhat to emulate that approach. But "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" diverged, using a more comedic tone to appeal to younger audiences and discarding the brooding, noirish elements that had made "B:tas" such a hit.

Based on "The Brave and the Bold" comic series which ran from 1955 to 1983, the show saw Batman teaming up with various and mostly lesser-known DC heroes, with each episode telling a standalone story involving the Dark Knight and his chosen teammate of the week. Zanier characters such as Detective Chimp would show up in this more outlandish show, which also featured more obscure villains including Starro, the main villain in James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad.

Katie Cassidy, known for her role in the popular CW show Arrow, has been cast in Jenni "JWoww" Farley's upcoming film.

Cassidy can be most easily recognized as Arrow fan favorite Laurel Lance / Black Canary. Per Variety, Cassidy has been cast as the lead in the upcoming psychological thriller Nanny Cam. This will be the second film by Farley of Jersey Shore fame, the first being Devon, released in 2024. The found footage horror movie starred Lauren Carlin, Steven Etienne, and Rotisha Geter.

RelatedArrow's Katie Cassidy Feels the Arrowverse Needs to 'Shake Some Sh-- Up'

Katie Cassidy is not upset that Green Arrow and the Canaries did not get a series order, arguing the Arrowverse needs to "shake some sh-- up."

Nanny Cam will follow a new mother, played by Cassidy, who desperately tries to protect her daughter from what she believes to be a demon. The film takes inspiration...

Exclusive: Katie Cassidy has been set to play the lead role in psychological thriller Nanny Cam, which is due to begin filming next month in New Jersey.

The film follows a new mother, played by Cassidy, who grapples with her dark ancestral legacy as she tries to protect her newborn daughter against what she believes is a malevolent demon, bringing her own mental health into question.

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley (Jersey Shore) is writer-director, marking her sophomore feature behind the camera, and in it she draws on her own personal experiences growing up with an absent mother and of first-time motherhood. Also starring are Riley Dandy (Christmas Bloody Christmas), Myles Clohessy (Frontier Crucible), and Sol Miranda (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).

Producing are Joe Barbagallo and Logan Hunter from BarBhouse Productions, whose most recent film A Wounded Fawn premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. David Guglielmo is casting.

Farley is best known for her...

If you’ve ever wondered about the incredible abilities of DC Comics’ most powerful canine companion, you’re in for a treat. Krypto the Superdog, who first bounded onto comic book pages in 1955, isn’t your average four-legged friend. As Superman’s loyal companion from Krypton, he’s got a jaw-dropping array of superpowers that would make any superhero envious.

Krypto the Superdog logo | Credits: Superedsolis90 – Own work, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons

What makes Krypto particularly special is how his powers have evolved across different media adaptations, from classic comics to modern animated features. Let’s take a deep dive into the extraordinary abilities that make this super-powered pup one of DC’s most endearing characters.

Comic book powers A comic panel of Krypto the Superdog and Superman | Credits: DC Comics

When it comes to raw power in the comics, Krypto is no ordinary dog. Just like Superman, he...

Arrow aired on The CW for 8 seasons, 170 episodes, and launched a TV universe that spanned across eight different shows. The first episode of Arrow’s Season 4 features Oliver Queen standing over an unknown grave, and whose it was, wouldn’t be revealed for months –not even to the cast.

Speaking at a panel at Megacon Orlando, per Cbr, Willa Holland, who played Thea Queen – as well as her superhero alter ego, Speedy – described the general air of mystery and anxiety surrounding the season four reveal. "At the end of this episode in the season, Oliver was standing over a grave and no one knew who it was," Holland said. "We didn’t know until 6 months later. I thought it was me and I was packing my bags. We were all afraid we were going to get killed."

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"I pitched the idea of an R-rated girl gang film including Harley, because I was like, 'Harley needs friends.'" That's what Margot Robbie said in May 2018, explaining how Harley Quinn's eventual 2020 spin-off film "Birds of Prey" came to be. "I wasn't seeing enough girl gangs on screen, especially in the action space."

Warner Bros. was in a weird spot around this time. Marvel was running laps around DC in the cinematic universe space, with "Avengers: Infinity War" shattering records in 2018 and the MCU collectively generating billions upon billions of dollars globally. DC, meanwhile, was reeling from the commercial disaster that was "Justice League," while trying to build on the success of "Wonder Woman." As part of that plan, they leaned...

No one is ever truly gone in the world of comic books. Through various supernatural ways that be can used in specific lores to revive dearly departed characters to the endless possibilities of the multiverse that can bring in alternate versions of those characters from another world, the comic book medium has defied the natural order of things time and time again.

Remember how Arrow revived Sara Lance using the Lazarus Pit? What about how it brought in the Earth-2 version of her sister, the Black Canary, after senselessly killing off the Earth-1 version? That's just one example of that, and the Arrowverse franchise as a whole was arguably ahead of its time considering the multiverse is everywhere nowadays - largely due to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's take on the phenomenon.

With the McU's Multiverse Saga already bringing back multiple characters that didn't exist in that franchise to begin with,...

Though some of you may not even be aware of this, Warner Bros. aired a Birds of Prey TV series back in 2002, which ran for 13 episodes before being abruptly cancelled despite relatively strong ratings.

The show was set in an alternate DC Comics reality, taking place years after Batman abandoned Gotham City (now known as New Gotham) and focusing on a trio of heroes joining forces as the city's new protectors in the Dark Knight's absence.

The team was made up of Bruce Wayne and Selena Kyle's daughter Helene Kyle/Huntress (Ashley Scott), Barbara Gordon/Oracle (Dina Meyer), and Dinah Redmond/Black Canary (Rachel Skarsten), with Doctor Harleen Quinzel (Mia Sara) as their main adversary.

Birds of Prey is not exactly well-regarded (and wasn't at the time), but it has since gained something of a cult following, with most of the episodes available to watch on YouTube.

Now,...

When Zack Snyder made Man of Steel with Henry Cavill, there were no plans of building a Dceu. However, DC executives were eager to catch up with Marvel, who were thriving with their superhero franchise. In their misguided vision for a DC franchise, the studio tried many things unsuccessfully before opting for a complete restructuring under James Gunn.

James Gunn with Dcu actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan | Credits: @jamesgunn/Instagram

The Dceu already underwent several course corrections before the restructuring, resulting in a bunch of canceled or abandoned projects. After the new regime took over control, all planned films in the former Dceu were effectively canceled.

10. Hourman Cameron Gellman as Hourman in DC’s Stargirl | Credits: The CW

The Hourman film was announced by Wbd in March 2021 about a superhero who can use his power only one hour at a time. Gavin James and Neil Widener were attached as the writers.

DC Comics' Absolute line has been a massive success, and author Kelly Thompson's Absolute Wonder Woman has been a huge part of that. Thompson has an impressive resume, as a long-time writer in the comic book industry, and fans discovering her for the first time through Absolute Wonder Woman have a number of great books from her worth checking out.

Thompson has a rich history working in the superhero genre, having written hit series for both Marvel and DC Comics. For Marvel, she has helped take several of the publisher's characters and elevated them to the next level, while prior to Absolute Wonder Woman here main contribution to DC was Birds of Prey.

Thompson also has stepped outside the world of superheroes, taking on some familiar faces while also writing her own original comics. Here are eight comics written by Kelly Thompson to read once caught up on Absolute Wonder Woman,...

Starfire is one of DC’s most iconic and beloved heroines, but beyond her role as a powerhouse member of the Teen Titans, she’s often relegated to being just a love interest. While I’m not entirely opposed to a well-done romance arc for the Tamaranean Princess, I’d much rather see her star in an A-tier solo series that explores themes beyond love first.

While this may be a divisive opinion, I believe Tom Taylor would be a fantastic choice to helm a Starfire solo series.

There’s no denying that Starfire is one of DC’s most badass female characters and a favorite among fans. Yet, it’s surprising that the comic publisher hasn’t put more effort into developing her character beyond being a member of the Titans or a love interest for characters like Nightwing and Arsenal.

While the Titan has landed a solo series...

Allie Martina, a professional romance novel narrator, and Jill Ruby, an award-winning podcast producer, are proud to announce Zipless, a unique new podcast that explores the luscious, literary (and often illicit) sounds and stories behind romance novels and audiobooks. Zipless is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeart.

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Women have been reading and writing about romance for centuries. But in the past few decades, what was once considered a scandalous and secretive pastime has now burst proudly onto the open market. In fact, romance novels account for nearly a quarter of all adult print fiction sold in the United States. This year alone, six of the top 10 best-selling fiction authors in the U.S. are romance writers. Just over 10 percent of all audiobooks sold were romance, and romance is one of the fastest selling audiobook genres.

So, what is it about forbidden love,...

After multiple issues, controversies, personnel changes, and mergers, the Dceu is finally done and dusted, with James Gunn taking over the reins as co-chief of DC Studios along with Peter Safran. The franchise, which was supposed to be a competitor to the MCU, crashed and burned but it was not without some genuinely good films.

The SnyderVerse is never happening. It is a miracle that fans even got the Snyder Cut. However, like how Gunn took the disastrous Suicide Squad and gave it a good direction with The Suicide Squad, there are a few more films from the Dceu that deserved better. Here are four films that need a second chance in the Dcu.

1. The Flash Ezra Miller in The Flash | Credits: Warner Bros.

This one had every obstacle thrown at it and while it is admirable that The Flash finally did release, the underwhelming quality of the film ultimately...

One of the more interesting hero love lives belongs to Green Arrow. Oliver Queen is best known for dating and eventually marrying Black Canary Dinah Lance, but it cannot be overlooked that the billionaire has always had a complicated playboy lifestyle. These two have been together for so long that it may feel like they were always together, but that's far from the case.

There were times when Oliver found himself either pining for someone else when he wasn't with Black Canary. Honestly, there were times when he found himself lusting over other suitors even while he was with Dinah. Sometimes, the two would have a rocky relationship and sometimes, Ollie was the farthest from a faithful man. Green Arrow's faithfulness and his battles with fidelity were once a constant character flaw for him, but it also gave birth to numerous fascinating love interests who weren't Black Canary.

Skylark Green Arrow #6 by Keith Giffen,...

Warning: Spoilers for Birds of Prey #17

Superman is typically hailed as the Justice League's most durable hero due to his Kryptonian constitution, but he isn't the only one on the team whose body can withstand attacks. An overlooked Justice League icon has revealed the full extent of her own durability with a surprising power feat. Superman's Kryptonian invulnerability might just pale in comparison to the invulnerability of the Justice League's resident New God.

Birds of Prey #17 by Kelly Thompson, Sam Basri, Vicente Ficuentes, Adriano Lucas, and Clayton Cowles opens with the titular team attacking the Ninth Day cult to save Batgirl, who has been turned into a hulking brute. Big Barda attempts to talk sense into Batgirl, only for her former ally to inject her with the super-soldier serum that transformed her.

Big Barda appears to be compromised, but in a shocking turn, she isn't affected by Batgirl's needle injection.

Smallville originally planned to include a female-led Justice League episode in the series' final season. One of the writers even breaks down who would have made up the team. Smallville debuted in October 2001 on The WB and reimagined the Superman mythology for the 21st century. The series ran for ten seasons, transitioning from The WB to The CW, and featured many other DC characters, including Green Arrow, Aquaman, Cyborg, and many more. Season 6 introduced the show's version of The Justice League, and it appeared the series planned to feature an all-female version of the super team in its final season.

Speaking on the Super House of El podcast via Cbr, Smallville writer Bryan Q. Miller revealed they initially intended to do a female Justice League episode for the tenth season. The episode would have featured Lois Lane (Erica Durance) teaming up with previous guest stars Kara Kent/Supergirl (Laura Vandervoort...

Two of the most iconic members of the Justice League are Green Arrow and Batman. The latter is one of its founding members, whereas the former is one of the League's most consistent supporting players, having earned his membership through amazing feats, like defeating DC's version of the Hulk. However, the weight that each member holds on the team, and in the DC Universe overall, is far from equal.

It's no secret that Green Arrow and Batman aren't viewed on equal footing - in-universe, by other characters, or even by DC Comics fans. Both characters sport similar characteristics, yet Bruce Wayne still eclipses Oliver Queen in popularity. Not even Green Arrow's more recent television show - Arrow, which spawned more than a decade's worth of a CW universe - was enough to overtake Batman in popularity. There are key reasons why, no matter how much Green he brings in, Green...

Warning! Spoilers for DC Horror Presents... #3The latest issue of DC Horror Presents... pays homage to the Justice League's original origin in the DC Universe, as Batman encounters the creepy scene of captive humans being turned into trees. DC’s new horror anthology has contained a number of creepy stories since its launch in October of 2024, and the newest issue is another spooky treat for longtime fans.

The opening story in DC Horror Presents... #3 by Francesco Francavilla and Simon Bowland features Batman being buried alive. The preview for the story then flashes back to the Dark Knight investigating an abandoned botanical conservatory.

Upon stepping inside, Batman discovers what appears to be human beings transformed into trees. The horrifying image recalls 1962’s Justice League of America #9, whose cover portrays the unforgettable image of Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman slowly being turned into trees.

The Justice League...

Warning! Potential Spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #2The most formidable fighter in the DC Universe, Black Canary, is entering the ring in a new series that has modified her backstory for a modern audience. Although Dinah Lance has been fighting crime for years, some newer readers may not be as familiar with how she became the unstoppable fighter she is today. With award-winning writer Tom King at the helm, Black Canary's classic origin has officially been re-imagined with a vital change.

Black Canary: Best of the Best by Tom King and Ryan Sook is a DC Black Label miniseries that centers on Dinah Lance as she faces off against Lady Shiva in a battle to decide DC's greatest fighter once and for all. To adapt the character for new readers, King has consolidated decades of lore to create a revamped backstory for Black Canary, and he details...

There are some things that are going to set the Dcu apart from the MCU that fans are pretty familiar with. To begin with, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was dealing with B-tier characters when it was forming The Avengers, and so it was important to show the origin stories of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America.

Batman || Credit: DC Comics

However, when it comes to characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman, the DC Universe can be forgiven for forgoing their origin stories altogether, given that they are so well-known as characters, that retreading them would essentially be an extended exercise in maid and butler dialogue. This is something that James Gunn, too, believes, given that he has decided to not go ahead with Batman’s origin story as a film in the Dcu.

James Gunn does not want to see another Batman origin story Batman Begins || Credit: WB

Even Christopher Nolan,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #1!

DC Comics is finally giving some forgotten Justice League stars some much-needed love. As the DC Universe’s premiere superhero team, the Justice League has had many different incarnations, as well as a host of spin-off groups. One of these spin-off teams was the Justice League Task Force. Appearing for a brief period, the Task Force finally gets a shout-out in Black Canary: Best of the Best #1.

Black Canary: Best of the Best writer Tom King is currently in the midst of an epic run on Wonder Woman.

Black Canary: Best of the Best #1 is written by Tom King and drawn by Ryan Sook. Seemingly, the entire galaxy is preparing for Black Canary’s mixed-mma match with Lady Shiva. The two plan to fight to determine the best combatant on Earth. The ring announcer hypes Shiva first before moving onto Black Canary.

Starring Stephen Arnell as Green Arrow/Oliver Queen, Arrow ran for eight seasons on the CW and was responsible for its own TV universe, the Arrowverse. Although the show started off strong, Arrow eventually lost its way, partly because it was under the weight of being the uniting force of three other shows and countless heroes and villains.

Many fans view Arrow season three as the point at which the series started to lose its footing. However, while season three clearly wasn’t as good as its predecessors, it did have some redeeming qualities. The show was also able to correct its course in season four by making a return to the basics which made its first two seasons so great. It was in season five that Arrow truly lost its way and reached an unfortunate point of no return.

Arrow Season 3 Introduced a Classic Batman Villain

Any show would...

When it comes to hand-to-hand fighting, Batman is one of the greatest in the DC Universe - but at least one person is better. There are very few characters who can stand up to his mastery over martial arts, but there are a few who are better than him, and DC is holding a grudge match between two martial artists who would absolutely destroy Batman if he tried to step into the ring.

In an interview with Polygon about his new series with Ryan Sook, Black Canary: Best of the Best, Tom King discusses just how dangerous Lady Shiva is and why Black Canary will have to be the "best of the best" to go up against her. King states that, as the title implies, the comic is about only the best fighters that DC has to offer, and unfortunately, Batman just doesn't make the cut:

I mean, the book...

The DC Universe has a lot of great stories in it, but Black Canary's latest adventure finally gives the grand world a classic story in the vein of Rocky. Right now, Dinah Lance is in the fight of her life and one comic writer explains what it brings to the Dcu.

Black Canary: Best of the Best writer Tom King spoke with Polygon about his miniseries and discussed the inspiration behind his story. King fondly discussed his fascination with fighting movies like Rocky and his work in crafting a story that captured the magic of his favorite films.

Tom King: I love the announcers. I wanted to make a comic in the tradition of these great fight movies like Rocky and Raging Bull, which is just a genre of films that I enjoy. I was like, How could a comic capture that? One of my favorite comics that I ever did,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5!

For decades, fans have affectionately dubbed Batman the Justice League's resident goth, thanks to the dark, mysterious, and dramatic elements of his character and design. But now, with a badass new redesign, an unexpected hero is on the verge of claiming that title for himself. Even more intriguing, this bold new look could be the manifestation of the hero’s powers in an entirely new form.

Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt’s DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5 ramps up the conflict between humans and vampires, as Swamp Thing, with the help of vampire Damian "Robin" Wayne, smuggles key members of the human resistance—including Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Killer Croc—into Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon’s territory. Their mission: to find humans the queen is reportedly farming for her vampire army.

Amidst several shocking twists that steal the spotlight,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5!

Trigger Warning: Body Horror

Nightwing is now officially responsible for delivering Wally West’s Flash to his darkest fate in Any continuity–and once you find out what Dick Grayson did to his former best friend, you'll be left speechless, clutching your pearls, and possibly feeling physically sick. If you thought Vampire King Dick Grayson was ruthless when he ripped Batman’s heart from his chest, get ready for something ten times more diabolical.

DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5 by Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt ramps up the war between humans and vampires as Damian "Robin" Wayne, with the help of Swamp Thing, smuggles key members of the human resistance—including Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Killer Croc—into Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon’s territory. Their mission: to search for humans they believe the queen is farming as food for vampires.

With Batman now dead and Green Arrow eager to join Joker in the infamous ‘I Killed a Robin’ club, the Emerald Archer cements himself as DC’s most ruthless hero, willing to cross any line to achieve his goals. This fact is further solidified with one brutally cold line that reveals just how far Oliver Queen has fallen from grace.

...the Green Arrow of Earth-63 surpasses even Batman in his savagery when it comes to achieving his goals.

On December 11, 2024, the full issue of Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt’s DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5 hits shelves. Until then, fans can dive into a four-page preview packed with carnage and action, featuring leading characters like Oliver “Green Arrow” Queen, Damian “Robin” Wayne, and Scott “Mister Miracle” Free.

The standout moment in this preview comes from the tense interaction between Oliver and Damian, picking up right where the previous issue's...

Warning: contains spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #1!

After 30 years, Batman has finally acknowledged an unlikely character’s hand in helping him at his lowest point. Bane breaks Batman’s back during the Knightfall event, taking Bruce Wayne off the table. While Azrael defended Gotham in Batman’s absence, Bruce traveled the world seeking to regain his focus, and one hero in particular helped him, and they get a shout-out in Black Canary: Best of the Best #1.

Black Canary: Best of the Best #1 is written by Tom King and drawn by Ryan Sook. The issue is set against the backdrop of a once in a lifetime fighting match between Black Canary and Lady Shiva, to determine who is the best hand-to-hand combatant.

As the ring announcer rattles off Shiva’s accomplishments while she makes her way to the ring, they note that she helped Batman when “he fell...

Morena Baccarin played an important Marvel Universe character as Vanessa, most recently in Deadpool & Wolverine, but she also played a similar role in the DC Universe. Baccarin rose to prominence with her roles in Stargate Sg-1 and the cult-hit Firefly before moving on to acclaim in Homeland. Baccarin is perfect for the DC Universe, and she has done a number of superhero voice roles, including Black Canary in Justice League Unlimited and Cheetah in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. From there, Baccarin moved into an iconic DC role in 2015.

Many actors have been in projects from both Marvel and DC even in the same year. Performers from Christian Bale to Ryan Reynolds have taken on roles from each studio with varied degrees of success. However, few seem to be as committed to the DC Universe as Baccarin, who most recently lent her voice to Batman Unburied: Fallen City.

The WB's Birds of Prey show featuring Mark Hamill's Joker is an incredibly overlooked DC TV show that was ahead of its time despite its early-aughts cheesiness. DC has had dozens of movie and TV continuities, from the beloved 1960s Batman show and film to James Gunn's expansive Dcu. Some DC franchises have thrived longer than others. For instance, The CW's Arrowverse encompasses six TV shows and several adjacent series and movies, released from 2011 to 2023. Meanwhile, the Dceu dominated the big screen from 2013 to 2023, but its many behind-the-scenes issues led to an early reboot in 2024.

The massive success of Smallville in 2000 raised interest in the development of new DC TV shows. Some DC TV shows were scrapped before they were released, like the 2006 Aquaman show starring Justin Hartley and the 2011's Wonder Woman pilot starring Adrianne Palicki. Others, like Birds of Prey, managed to hit the small...

Morena Baccarin has had a remarkable history of portraying characters in DC projects, proving time and again that she fits seamlessly into the superhero genre, and would be ideal for James Hunn’s Dcu reboot. With seven distinct DC roles already under her belt, Morena Baccarin has demonstrated an impressive ability to bring depth, charm, and versatility to each character. These performances suggest she’s an ideal candidate for a prominent role in James Gunn's reimagined Dcu.

The Dcu timeline has long been a playground for Hollywood’s most talented actors, often casting seasoned performers to bring beloved comic book characters to life. As the franchise moves into a new era under James Gunn and Peter Safran, casting decisions will be crucial in shaping its tone and success. Enter Morena Baccarin, an actress with a proven track record not only in DC adaptations but also across sci-fi and action genres,...