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The DCU is just getting started, and there are plenty of iconic characters we're dying to see join James Gunn's new universe! Join us as we count down our picks for the DC heroes and villains we most want to see in the DCU! We're excluding any characters already officially announced, so expect some deep cuts alongside beloved fan favorites!
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00:06Welcome to WatchMojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the characters we're hoping
00:12to see in James Gunn's new DC Universe.
00:14For this list, we'll only be including characters that have yet to be officially announced,
00:19so don't expect to see characters like Batman or Wonder Woman.
00:22Also, some spoilers for James Gunn's Superman, but if you're watching this video, you've
00:27probably seen it already.
00:3510 – Green Arrow
00:43After spending years as the flagship hero for DC's Arrowverse, it's time for this
00:48ball-wielding vigilante to join the big leagues.
00:51Oliver Queen was once an arrogant billionaire, but after being stranded on a deserted island,
00:55he became a master marksman and vowed to protect those in need.
00:59Every day I built up my strength, tested my limits, and kept on going.
01:06Green Arrow might not have the flashiest powers, but he does have an arsenal of extremely strange
01:12unique trick arrows for any situation which might arise.
01:21He also brings a unique perspective to the Justice League with a sarcastic sense of humor
01:25and strong world compass.
01:27While we'd love to see Green Arrow as part of a larger team, it would be especially great
01:31to see him working with one heroine in particular, but more on that in a bit.
01:35You will fight again.
01:38Of course he will, just not here.
01:419 – Bizarro
01:58After Ultraman was sucked into a black hole at the end of Superman, many fans have wondered
02:02if it might have been setting up another evil Superman clone down the line.
02:06Bizarro Superman is a twisted zombie-like doppelganger of Superman who speaks in opposites and has
02:11inverted versions of his powers.
02:13The character has been a straightforward villain at times, but he's also been portrayed as
02:17more of a misunderstood monster who tries to do good, but has backwards ideas of right
02:23and wrong.
02:23Me am hero, me show you.
02:43That's coming out of your pay.
02:45Bizarro would be a perfect foil for this universe's more upbeat and cheerful Superman, and it would
02:50be a blast to see David Cornsweat play the character's polar opposite.
02:55You will.
02:57Squad.
02:58I'm not going to let you kill anyone else.
03:06Number 8 – Black Canary
03:08You got room for one more?
03:15I don't need your help.
03:17I got this.
03:19You got this?
03:20You sure about that?
03:21Even though we've had a number of recent Black Canary adaptations in both the DCEU and the
03:26Arrowverse, it would still be great to see her pop up in the new DCU.
03:30Dinah-Laura Lance is a top-notch martial artist with a supersonic screen.
03:34She's also the daughter of the original Golden Age Black Canary, which could tie into this
03:38new universe's history of established heroes.
03:49Over the years, Black Canary has been a member of the Justice League and the Birds of Prey,
03:53but one of her most important bonds is her relationship with Green Arrow.
03:56The two have a long history as both a couple in a crime-fighting duel, and getting to see
04:01that dynamic brought to life would be a lot of fun.
04:04How about a wager?
04:05If I can get out of this hold, you help me.
04:10Deal.
04:17I'll drive.
04:18Number 7 – Deathstroke
04:32Ever since Deathstroke was set to appear as the villain in Ben Affleck's cancelled Batman
04:37film, fans have been eagerly awaiting a proper film adaptation of DC's Deadliest Assassin.
04:42Slade Wilson was a soldier who volunteered for an experimental procedure that enhanced
04:46his strength, cognition, and durability.
04:48He uses these abilities as a mercenary, which often pits himself against various heroes within
04:53the DC universe.
05:09Deathstroke has been a major antagonist for Batman and the Teen Titans, both of whom have DCU projects
05:15in the works already, so his chances of showing up seemed pretty high.
05:19Since he's one of the few characters in the DC universe with combat skills that rival Batman's
05:23own, a proper adaptation of this character would definitely give us some incredible action
05:32scenes.
05:33Number 6 – Zatanna
05:35And for my finale, I will make this terrible trio of terrifying Tanners vanish before your eyes.
05:56Number 6 – Zatanna
05:59After a handful of announced film projects that never materialize, it's time for DC's
06:04most iconic magician to get her time in the spotlight.
06:06Zatanna Zatara uses her persona as a famous stage magician to hide the fact that she's
06:12actually one of the most powerful magic users in the DC universe.
06:31Zatanna has a really fun set of powers that blend the aesthetic of stage magic with a unique
06:36style of spellcasting, where all of her incarnations are spoken in reverse.
06:40Adding Zatanna to the mix would be a great way to expand the magical side of the new DCU,
06:45and she's had a number of fantastic comic book runs over the years that would make for great
06:49adaptations.
07:00Zatanna
07:02Number 5 – Martian Manhunter
07:04In other news…
07:06Well, I don't know Groucho, that's not really what I meant.
07:09We keep our farm animals in the farm, not in the house, not in the bedroom certainly.
07:14John Jones is an extremely powerful alien shapeshifter who was accidentally stranded on Earth by a
07:20scientist attempting to contact Mars.
07:22Eventually, he created a secret identity as a police detective and used his powers to
07:26help solve crimes before joining the Justice League.
07:28Martian Manhunter has a wide range of abilities including shapeshifting, telepathy, and enhanced
07:33Martian vision.
07:45Even though the character is a staple of the Justice League and one of its founding members,
07:49he's still not as well known thanks to the lack of film representation.
07:52A version of the character in the new DCU could fix that and introduce this iconic alien hero to a
07:58whole new audience.
08:10Don't do this!
08:15Number 4 – Etrigan the Demon
08:18And you.
08:20You also.
08:22Etrigan is a powerful demon trapped in the body of Jason Blood, who transforms into his demonic
08:27counterpart by reciting a poem.
08:29The two are often at odds, but have learned to co-exist after centuries of immortality.
08:34While Etrigan is in control, he has super strength and durability, as well as a number of demonic
08:39spells and abilities.
08:40Also, Etrigan only speaks in rhymes, which isn't exactly a super power, but it is a very fun quirk.
08:57The character is a perfect mix of scary and silly, and can work as either a hero or an anti
09:03-hero.
09:03And since the first chapter of the DCU has been dubbed Gods and Monsters, it would be awesome for
09:08one of DC's most iconic monsters to make an appearance.
09:14Etrigan.
09:15You were told you know not what to face, yet only you can stop it, so leave this place.
09:25Number 3 – Constantine
09:27Looks like you can't call my bet, Constantine.
09:30By my rules, you lose.
09:33I raise.
09:49DC's sleazy chain-smoking occultist has long been a fan favorite thanks to his sardonic sense of humor
09:55and complete lack of morals. John Constantine is an occult detective with a seemingly endless network
10:00of magic and paranormal contacts, as well as a history of messy romantic entanglements. While
10:04Constantine has already had a number of adaptations across film, TV, and animation, it would be great
10:10to see him feature as part of the larger DC universe.
10:12But you have died before though, right?
10:16So what's about to happen should feel a little, uh, familiar.
10:32The character would work perfectly as an introduction to the mystical side of the DCU,
10:37and since there's already a Swamp Thing movie in the works, it would be a perfect place for
10:41Constantine to show up since the two have a long history together.
10:44Close your eyes, and whatever happens, don't look.
10:512. Wally West
10:53Go! Get out of here! I'll handle Vandal!
10:56You'll handle me!
10:57After the last Flash movie failed to save the old DCEU, it might be a good idea for this new
11:03universe
11:04to give another speedster the spotlight. Wally West started out as Kid Flash,
11:08Barry Allen's sidekick and a member of the Teen Titans.
11:10Well, you're truly running circles around me. How will I cope?
11:20Not coping so great now, is he?
11:22When Barry sacrificed himself in Crisis on Infinite Earths,
11:25Wally took up the mantle and was DC's main Flash for over two decades.
11:30This led to Wally being many fans' favorite version of the character,
11:33despite various retcons and resets over the years.
11:36The new DCU could feature Wally as either the main Flash or still in his Kid Flash days,
11:41and focusing on the relationship between different generations of speedsters
11:44could help set this version apart from previous Flash incarnations.
11:48No, I meant this is it. You know, the day of the greatest upsetting speech in history goes down.
11:53Wally, man, this isn't about winning or losing, okay? This is about training,
11:58so you can get faster and beat Savitar and save Iris.
12:01Yeah, which I'm going to do.
12:03Okay.
12:04But first, I'm going to make you eat my dust. I'm sorry.
12:06Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
12:10Plastic Man. This flexible fan favorite is a perfect fit for James Gunn's appreciation for the bazaar.
12:16I can't believe I'm doing this.
12:32Mr. Mixpiddleit, an immortal being with reality warping abilities, this imp may be right under our noses.
12:38I can't even say your name forward. How am I supposed to say it backward?
12:42No, don't. You don't have to say it backward. You have to get me to say it.
12:49Say what?
12:50Kill Tipsy Zim. Gosh, you're thick. Now, for the last time. Ah, nuts.
12:57The Question. A mental passed down to a variety of heroes who deal in gritty detective drama.
13:03And now I don't want to be alone no more.
13:08Oops, I've done it. Told you how I feel. Just hope this time that our love is real.
13:16Mongo! Rivaling Superman, this alien warlord can't get enough of gladiatorial combat.
13:28Happy birthday, Kryptonian. I give you oblivion.
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13:49Number 1. Nightwing
14:00As one of DC's most beloved heroes, it's crazy that we haven't already gotten to see Nightwing on the big
14:07screen.
14:07After spending years as Batman's first Robin, Dick Grayson evolved his mentor's mission when he set out on his own
14:13and became Nightwing.
14:14The character combines the smarts and combat skills of Batman with the hopefulness and compassion of Superman as he protects
14:21the city of Bloodhaven.
14:22You're sloppy.
14:23No, I'm uninterested.
14:25Get interested.
14:29With the new DCU seemingly setting up a larger Bat family, now is the perfect time to bring Nightwing into
14:35the fold and give him the adaptation he deserves.
14:38Bonus points if they include his relationship with Batgirl since the two are one of DC's best power couples.
14:43Doesn't anybody believe in redemption anymore?
14:46Why come to me?
14:48Who else would give me the chance?
14:50Certainly not your boss.
14:52He's not my boss.
14:54Of course not.
14:55You're your own man now, aren't you?
14:58Did we miss anybody?
14:59The DC canon is jam-packed with iconic heroes and villains, so be sure to shout out your favorites in
15:04the comments down below.
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