10 DC Comics Heroes Who Still Need To Appear In The Arrowverse
Are they ever going to deliver on all those Batman references?
Over the years, the The CW's ever-growing bunch of DC superhero shows - collectively known as the Arrowverse - have brought a huge number of heroes from the comics to the screen. We've seen archers aplenty, so many speedsters, a menagerie of metahumans and sidekicks galore.
However, the Arrowverse is still far from complete, with many heroes who seem like perfect fits for these shows never having put in an appearance. Most of them we know actually exist in the Arrowverse, though, as these shows frequently namedrop or subtly allude to a famous figure in the DC universe for the fans to pick up on. For instance, that time a guy in a pilot jacket labelled 'Jordan' walked by in a scene set in Coast City.
This is all well and good but someday we would like the shows to make good on their references. Yes, some characters might be difficult to get a hold off, thanks to the busy DC movie division, but we have to live in hope. If Warner Bros. can allow two Flashes and Supermen to run/fly around, then why not two of everybody?
Commiserations to DC stalwarts like Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam etc. We love these guys, but there's never been much of a call for them to enter the Arrowverse so they didn't make this list. The following ten, on the other hand, are a different story...
10. Booster Gold
Which Show? Legends of Tomorrow
As the DC universe's premier time-travelling hero, Booster Gold is a natural fit for Legends of Tomorrow. So much so that fans have been calling for the hero to appear since the first season - sadly to no avail.
This is a real shame as Booster's character arc is literally the stuff that LoT is made of. The original premise of the show was about a bunch of screw-ups and nobodies who have to learn to be true heroes. That's basically Booster in a nutshell.
A glory-hunting sports star from the future, Booster travelled back in time and used his stolen future tech to start a career as a superhero, only to gradually understand the importance of real heroism. Most importantly, though, he's Rip Hunter's father - that gives the show some juicy timey-wimey family drama to explore straight off the bat.
Unfortunately, it's likely the long-gestating Booster Gold movie is keeping Booster from making an appearance. Still, Arrowverse producer Greg Berlanti is attached to possibly direct that movie so maybe he can pull some strings.