Marvel may currently have the upper hand when it comes to big, theatrical releases, but DC is the king when it comes to comics on TV. Arrow, The Flash, Constantine and Gotham are all big hits, and with Supergirl making her way to CBS later this year, it seems as if DC isn't looking to slow down anytime soon.
Of course, DC has an absolutely massive library of heroes and villains to pull from (nearly 80 years of comics will do that), and there are plenty of other characters that fans would love to see on TV. And considering just how well DC is doing on the small screen, there's a good chance fans will get to see more of them in the future. These are our picks for DC's next set of superhero series:
Atom
Seeing an Atom TV show in the future isn't actually that far-fetched, especially since the character has already been revealed on CW's Arrow. Brandon Routh makes for a great Ray Palmer, and seeing as how the character's powers are much different from Arrow's or Flash's (he's able to shrink himself down to a subatomic level) it could make for a show that feels significantly different from its counterparts. DC has made it known that the company is exploring its options, so it may not be too long before Atom gets his own show.
The Question
Despite not having a face, there's quite a bit that DC could do with the Question. Fox has already proven with Gotham that a detective series can do well within the DC Universe, and the Question could serve as an extension of that style. He's far closer to Batman than Superman anyhow, and aside from the faceless mask he wears, the Question is relatively grounded in reality. In fact, a series could actually serve as something of a stand-in for a proper Batman show: both characters use gadgets, both are detectives and both feature stories that are relatively rooted in reality. It'd take some doing to sell a show where the main character has no face, but if done right, The Question could fit in right at home with DC's other series.
Batwoman
Who's to say that Supergirl should be the only heroine on TV? Batwoman is a perfect candidate, and again, she could serve as something of an alternative for a standard Batman series. The character has been through numerous incarnations, but the current Batwoman - Kate Kane, who happens to be both Jewish and gay - is by far the most interesting. Numerous different storylines emerge simply because of her character's history and orientation, even without tapping into the numerous villains she's faced off against in the past. Plus, television could use a few more strong, female role-models...who's to say that Batwoman couldn't fill that role?
Zatanna
Out of everyone one this list, Zatanna has already proven that she can perform on TV: the character debuted and became a recurring character during the last three seasons of Smallville. There are plenty of shows that dive into the supernatural these days, but none of them have the DC library behind them. Zatanna is one of the core members of the Justice League, and the should could easily be used as something that ties all of DC's individual shows together (should such a deal ever be struck). Yes, the show would have to be relatively effects-heavy, which is where TV shows tend to struggle, but if the series was done well, Zatanna could be something truly different for DC.
Deadman
Speaking of supernatural, it's hard to get more supernatural than Deadman. The man who was Boston Brand is, well...dead. As such, he can see ghosts, fly and possess any living being. In addition to the supernatural angle, Deadman's story is also one of redemption, as newer comics focus on the hero helping those in need via possession in order to avoid eternity in hell. It could make for a very different kind of series, especially by DC standards.
Then again, that costume of his would definitely need a redesign - it's far too silly for modern TV audiences to take seriously. Who even pops their collar like that?
DC has an incredibly rich lineage of heroes and stories, and the fact that so many characters are coming to the small screen means that the company can continue to expand. There are way too many truly unique stories left to tell; if even one of these characters can nab a pilot, fans should consider it a huge success.
