Arrow: 10 Non-Powered Superheroes Who Should Appear
10. Sandman
Before Neil Gaimans Sandman and Marvels Sandman, there was the original comic book Sandman: Wesley Dodds. One of the founding members of the Justice Society, Dodds fought crime using a gas gun that knocked criminals out with concentrated sleeping gas. Dodds main costume consisted of a green suit, fedora and World War I gas mask, making him look sophisticated and super creepy. Unlike many JSA members, Dodds age wasnt slowed or halted, and over the years he grew older. He eventually retired from crime-fighting and before dying of old age, he passed along the Sandman identity to his former sidekick Sanderson Hawkins, although Hawkins later renamed himself Sand. Dodds has recently been rebooted in the New 52 as the head of a paramilitary force on Earth 2. In keeping with the heightened reality theme of Arrow, I wouldnt have Dodds use a gas gun on the show. To keep things simple, have him be an expert with sedatives. When fighting crime, he can use knockout darts or gas bombs to knock out opponents. To fall in line with his modern portrayal in Earth 2, Dodds could be an agent of ARGUS or some other government branch, and he refuses to use lethal force when taking down bad guys on missions. Yeah, its not exactly practical, but if Oliver can do it, why not have another character who follows the same rules?
Adam Holmes is a writer who loves a good story whether it's fact or fiction. When he's not day-dreaming about time travel, he's usually immersing himself in all things film, television and comic books. He hopes to one day break into the entertainment journalism industry. Yes, he is aware of his resemblance to Clark Kent and McLovin. Keep up on the latest geek news by following his articles at Unleash The Fanboy: http://www.unleashthefanboy.com/author/adam-holmes
