With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ushering in the close of the DCEU and the mega-franchise preparing for yet another reboot, it gives a number of previously neglected characters a chance to shine at last. As a rule, DC tends to stick to the most prominent and well-established members of its pantheon, which means multiple incarnations of big players like Batman and Superman, and comparatively few versions of anyone else. The Caped Crusader, in particular, serves as something of a franchise security blanket, which leads to the overexposure of his supporting cast as well.Selina Kyle aka Catwoman is perhaps the most prominent example. She makes for an easy romantic match, and may still be the most ideal foil of any kind for Bruce Wayne. But she certainly isn’t short of other media adaptations with five different big-screen appearances and counting, along with over a dozen versions (animated and live-action) on television. Thus, James Gunn’s stated plans for the DCU can probably give her a break. Instead, Bruce Wayne’s other great love — Talia al Ghul — is almost certain to appear in some form or another. With Damian Wayne set to make his cinematic debut, there’s a good chance for the DCU to give Talia a proper spotlight at last.Selina Kyle has been making sparks with Bruce Wayne since Batman #1 (Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Sheldon Moldof) back in 1940. Julie Newmar introduced her to a worldwide audience for the Adam West Batman TV series, while highlighting her status as a romantic interest as much as a villainess. That pattern continued into the movies: first with Lee Meriwether, then Michelle Pfeiffer, Anne Hathaway, and now Zoë Kravitz. That covers quite a lot of ground, and while most incarnations have met with thunderous applause from critics and fans, it also means a certain amount of repetition has crept in.Blue Beetle Is Great—So Why Didn’t DC Fans See It?Matthew Vaughn Wants to See Taron Egerton Play an Iconic DC Villain
With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ushering in the close of the DCEU and the mega-franchise preparing for yet another reboot, it gives a number of previously neglected characters a chance to shine at last. As a rule, DC tends to stick to the most prominent and well-established members of its pantheon, which means multiple incarnations of big players like Batman and Superman, and comparatively few versions of anyone else. The Caped Crusader, in particular, serves as something of a franchise security blanket, which leads to the overexposure of his supporting cast as well.
Selina Kyle aka Catwoman is perhaps the most prominent example. She makes for an easy romantic match, and may still be the most ideal foil of any kind for Bruce Wayne. But she certainly isn’t short of other media adaptations with five different big-screen appearances and counting, along with over a dozen versions (animated and live-action) on television. Thus, James Gunn’s stated plans for the DCU can probably give her a break. Instead, Bruce Wayne’s other great love — Talia al Ghul — is almost certain to appear in some form or another. With Damian Wayne set to make his cinematic debut, there’s a good chance for the DCU to give Talia a proper spotlight at last.
Selina Kyle has been making sparks with Bruce Wayne since Batman #1 (Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Sheldon Moldof) back in 1940. Julie Newmar introduced her to a worldwide audience for the Adam West Batman TV series, while highlighting her status as a romantic interest as much as a villainess. That pattern continued into the movies: first with Lee Meriwether, then Michelle Pfeiffer, Anne Hathaway, and now Zoë Kravitz. That covers quite a lot of ground, and while most incarnations have met with thunderous applause from critics and fans, it also means a certain amount of repetition has crept in.
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