This comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. While many of these just didnt hit the market and impress readers, leading to their inevitable demise and relegation to the 10foradollar box, some were so incredibly racist, misogynist, or culturally and ethnically insensitive they stood out as examples of what not to do when creating comics. Jan 23, 2020 5 dc characters smallville did well and 5 dc characters the arrowverse did better. Airing on the wb beginning in 2001, the superman prequel. May 10, 2011 smallville is coming to an end this week, but after ten seasons, the series has to qualify as one of the most successful comic book adaptations ever. Smallville con is a two day convention being held saturday, june 19th and sunday, june 20th, 2021. Having the popcorn image of what it meant to be a superhero, alec became convinced that his life would be perfect, if he was a superhero. There was a series based on the character of green arrowoliver queen from the show, oliver queen chronicles. See more ideas about comic book characters, superhero and comic books. Smallville is a fictional town in comic books published by dc comics. Some of these were part of producers attempt to find a possible spinoff. She was the long time girlfriend of jimmy olsen, but after his death.
Please continue to follow us on facebook and our website. Smallville spawned a series of youngadult novels, a dc comics bimonthly comic book, soundtrack recordings and seriesrelated merchandise. Smallville was filled with characters from the dc universe. For example in the silver age there was histories of superboy, when. This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series smallville and its tie in and comic book series, smallville and smallville season 11. The childhood hometown of superman, smallville was first named in superboy vol. That series is largely responsible for paving the way for arrow and its myriad of spinoffs. Nov 27, 2010 it is smallvilles last season whether you love the show or loathe it. Arrowverse, black canary, comic books, dc comics, deathstroke, green arrow, hawkman, justice league, lex luthor, lois lane, smallville, supergirl, superman, the flash.
Smallville s stargirl is one of the few characters from the dc universe to appear almost identical to her comic book counterpart. May 17, 2018 this comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. The arrowverse may have overtaken the cw in recent years, but there was a time when smallville was the only way dc fans could get their tv fix. Here is a list of superheroes whom made an appearance during smallvilles 10 year run and joined clark kent on his journey to becoming superman. Published by dc comics, smallville season 11 kept the continuity of the show and picked up where smallville left off. The events of smallville season 11 have always been considered to be incanon with the show. Most of the scheduled guests have agreed to attend our next smallville con june 1920, 2021. In a series of spoilerfilled interviews, marc guggenheim has revealed why we didnt see characters like psychopirate and reverseflash.
The event is a celebration of all things pop culture and comic books. Mar 12, 2009 there are different version of the supes in the comic books, smallville take elements form various moments and interpretations of the comic book, add a lot of their own, and mixed it. Super strength, flight, invulnerability, super speed, healing factor, tactile telekinesis. But if smallville is prepared for strange beings, washington, dc, certainly is not. Nov 30, 2018 set photos and promos for the event have hinted at one familiar smallville locale, with characters traveling to the same kent farm used on the show. Now, that princess has come to look for the mother who disappeared when she took the boy back. In 2012, the smallville series was continued through the comic book medium with smallville. Clark kentsuperman pilot, lex luthor pilot, lana lang pilot, martha kent pilot, jonathan kent pilot, lewis lang pilot, maggie sawyer insurgence, jorel calling, morgan edge exile, perry white perry, dr.
Additionally, there were a few different web cartoon series. Smallville is the name of a comic book series published from 2003 to 2005. The later series, vengeance chronicles, is a spinoff of the fifthseason episode vengeance. The kents smallville high alumni luthorcorp and associates kryptonians the lanes daily planet staff clarks allies meteor. Appearing in seasons nine and ten, she sported a navyblue sweatshirt adorned with stars and paired with red gloves and a red belt. Putting smallville characters in comic book continuity part 2. The series features a unique publishing model, split between traditional print publication and digital release online and through mobile apps. However judge it on its comic book format and its good, judge it as a spinoff with a rich history of some 220 plus episodes and its well worth the money. This is a summary sheet for the characters in smallville. Posted by comic book complex january 23, 2020 posted in comic book tv tags.
The backlash from his death resulted in four separate beings taking up the superman mantle. Miller a jorge jimenez ca chris staggs olympus, part 1. Nice blend of comic book lore, past incarnations of different characters from different media, all while staying true to the smallville universe. Mercy graves first appeared in the 1990s superman animated series, then the comic books, then inspired a liveaction character in smallville mercy graves, voiced by. The comic book series lasted from 2012 to 20, before being replaced by various miniseries that ended in 2015. Apr 23, 2016 smallville was filled with characters from the dc universe. Eventually, dc comics began publishing a bimonthly comic featuring various stories involving the characters from smallville. Chloe sullivan is the best friend of superman, cousin of lois lane and a member of the justice league. The series has breathed life to many of our dc comic book characters. Season 11 is a comic book series published by dc comics that maintains the continuity of the smallville television series and details clark kents adventures as the costumed hero superman after the events of the season 10 finale the series features a unique publishing model, split between traditional print publication and digital release online and through mobile apps. Smallville is coming to an end this week, but after ten seasons, the series has to qualify as one of the most successful comic book adaptations ever. Putting smallville characters in comic book continuity. Smallville was a live action tv series, which lasted for 10 seasons with an 11issue tieins, a magazine, and even a comic book one being a oneshot and the other being a small comic book. She is also considered to be smallville s version of mercy graves, as her name is an amalgamation of both graves and eve teschmacher from the 1978s superman film, and she was treated as such since her debut on the show.
What happened to tom wellings superman after smallville ended. In fact, the upcoming crisis on infinite earths crossover will be paying homage to smallvilles legacy. Putting smallville characters in comic book continuity part 2 julian and lucas luthor zipblockbloody. There was a cyborg, a new superboy, steel, and an alien being with the memories of superman. For example in the silver age there was histories of superboy, when superman was a teen and live some adventures in smallville. She was then introduced in the bimonthly smallville comic book series, and in novemeber 2010 was given an introduction to the official dc comics universe when she appeared outside of the smallville universe. All ten seasons are available on dvd in regions 1, 2 and 4. Twenty years ago, a young boy washed up on a mysterious island and met a princess. One series was an animated comic book featuring the justice league, smallville legends. After the series finale in 2011, the story resumed in comic book form starting in april 2012. The residents of smallville are thrilled when warrior angel, a movie based on a comic book, begins shooting in town.
The town is the setting of many superboy comics where superboy defends smallville from various threats. If you want to start a comicbooksmallville page, just click the edit button above. Please place characters in the appropriate subpages. Smallville descent episode 7x16 lionel luthor dead final. Season 11 is a comic book series published by dc comics that maintains the continuity of the smallville television series and details clark kents adventures as the costumed hero superman after the events of the season 10 finale. After his parents were killed, alec abrams was placed under the care of his aunt. Writer and script coordinator clint carpenter describes the comic book line as a companion piece to the show, instead of a noncanon version of the characters. It is based on, set in, and uses the likenesses of the actors from the smallville television series. It is smallvilles last season whether you love the show or loathe it.
Part alien, part human, he exists as a boy of both worldsembracing aspects of both kryptonian heritage and humanity in a way that superman never can. Dc comics characters in smallville smallville wiki fandom. It is with a great sadness that as a result of the extended precautions in place throughout our nation, the events of smallville con scheduled for june 2021, 2020 must unfortunately be cancelled. Set photos and promos for the event have hinted at one familiar smallville locale, with characters traveling to the same kent farm used on the show. Even though tess is considered to be the smallville version of lena luthor she wasnt revealed as such until season 10s episode, abandoned. If you want to start a comicbook smallville page, just click the edit button above. Stephen amell teases an elseworlds moment that will be big. With tom welling, michael rosenbaum, kristin kreuk, allison mack. Oct 17, 2019 this version of the character was quite tragic, much like his comic counterpart. This volume used the smallville comic books as a secondary tiein to the series.
Mar 01, 2010 putting smallville characters in comic book continuity part 2 julian and lucas luthor. Looking back on smallville, it is impressive the extent to which the characters honored their comic book roots in both story and appearance. Claire foster perry, hiram kent relic, larael memoria, lois lane crusade, general. The events of smallville season 11 have always been considered to be in canon with the show. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. There are different version of the supes in the comic books, smallville take elements form various moments and interpretations of the comic book, add a lot of their own, and mixed it.
Comic talk smallville season 11 continuity duration. However, after the lead actress, rachel davenport takes off in stunt car with cut brakes, clark must step in to stop the runaway car. Viewers could watch smallville, chloes chronicles and finish with the smallville comic book, which would provide an enhanced backstory to the online segments. Alec also had problems at school, with him being frequently bullied. An avid comic book fan, when the blur appeared in metropolis, alec began admiring the superhero. Stephen amell teases an elseworlds moment that will be. Jul 14, 2018 smallville s stargirl is one of the few characters from the dc universe to appear almost identical to her comic book counterpart. The following is a list of all the dc comics characters adapted into smallville. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. In the later seasons of smallville, the show began introducing more and more comic book characters. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. This happened with the episode revolving around booster gold and jaime reyes.
Comic book characters comic character comic books art comic art superman man of steel superman comic superhero superman superman wonder woman hero marvel okay, its popping up a lot, look away if you need to. Sep 21, 2019 published by dc comics, smallville season 11 kept the continuity of the show and picked up where smallville left off. Something that the creators realised when they attempted to differentiate the tv series and the comic books by changing the name from smallville season 11, to just plain old smallville. Smallville was a live action tv series, which lasted for 10 seasons with an 11issue tieins, a magazine, and even a comic book one being a oneshot and the other being a small comic book series.
Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. For every spiderman or superman, there are hundreds of comic book characters you have never heard of. The cws crisis on infinite earths will not only be the biggest crossover the cw has ever seen, but one of the biggest tv events in recent memory. However, not every character translated well to the small screen. How accurate is smallville with the superman dc comics. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Here are 10 dc characters that looked great on smallville, and 10 that looked worse.