2. Gotham Central
Genre: Police Procedural
What it is: Taking place in DC Comics most dangerous city, Gotham Central follows the men and women of the GCPD as they deal with the crimes that aren't big enough for their local vigilantes. Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker's police drama centers on Marcus Driver, Crispus Allen, Renee Montoya, and the other officers and detectives, as they try to keep their city under control without resorting to bringing in "the Bat". With pitch perfect plotting and dialogue, some of the best character building of any "Big Two" published comic, intense personal dramas, and some genuinely great mysteries to be solved, Gotham Central is the greatest comic not still being published today.
Why it would be great: Fans have been asking for this one ever since the first issue hit the stands running, and Police Procedural shows always go over well with the public, so it's a no brainer. Look at how long Law And Order has been on our screens, not to mention all of its spin-offs. Some of the highest rated series since the dawn of television have centered on the police. We've had straight ahead dramas like the Inspector Lynley Mysteries and Homicide: Life On The Street, quirky dramas such as Dragnet and Castle, and the down right bizarre like Life On Mars and Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), and all of them have found an audience.
Now, picture a straight Police drama, but with fringe elements of the DC comic universe. One minute the Renee Montoya is faced with a jewelry store robbery, and the next the entire force is facing off against The Calendar Man or Mr. Zsasz. Arrow has done a pretty good job of using comic book villains, but making them work in the real world, and I don't see why it couldn't be done with Batman's rogue's gallery, minus the real big guns. It's probably the only way we'll ever see live action versions of The Ventriloquist, Black Mask, or Professor Hugo Strange. We could have a shadow swing past as they capture the bad guys as a way for Batman to say "I can see I'm not needed here", just as a nod to where the series originally comes from. This would be a massive hit across the board if done well, no capes required.