DC WEEK - THE FLASH!

Tonight . . . They arrive! Officially, the massive DC CW Crossover Invasion! begins with The Flash. In this episode we'll see the Flash recruit not only Team Arrow and the Legends of Tomorrow in the fight against the Dominators, but Supergirl as well! Basically, this is going to be the best thing since sliced bread!

Holy Product Placement, Batman!

This opens up a whole new era of storytelling for The Flash. Previously, we've seen metahuman fights, time travel, humans with some kind of super powered weapon, and of course the usual family and romantic drama that the CW does so well. Well now we can see aliens on The Flash. It's one thing to team up with Supergirl, it's quite another to have a full on alien invasion that the heroes have to team up to stop. So this got me thinking . . . if we get to see the Dominators come and try to take over our world, shouldn't there be some sort of police force out there that can stop them? 

Oh that's right . . . There IS an intergalactic police force! So where the hell are they at? I've previously said why I think Green Lantern and the Corps should be the CW's next superhero show. I gave ten reasons for it actually! So I'm not going to repeat myself. I am, however, going to give a couple more reasons why the Green Lanterns should appear specifically relating to the Flash . . . 

GREEN LANTERN AND THE FLASH ARE BEST FRIENDS

In the comic books, specifically Flash: Rebirth and Blackest Night, it was well established that Hal Jordan and Barry Allen were best friends. They may not have gotten along at first but they worked well together and liked pairing up. They were both cops (of sorts) and could agree that justice needed to be preserved whether it was on Earth or across the galaxy. Hal might be more a "hit first, ask questions later" kind of cop, but the Flash was always there to back him up. Plus it would probably do Team Flash some good to have a more brash and impulsive character on deck to make Barry's terrible decisions look good in comparison. Cuz let's face it, Barry's kind of fucked up big time this year. Like seriously . . . it's bad. 

APPARENTLY WE ARE ALLOWED TO SHARE

So . . . seriously . . . what's the hold up? The Flash, specifically Barry Allen, and Superman, specifically Clark Kent, are all on TV and starring in major motion pictures all at the same time and no one seems confused. So let's get Green Lantern into the show! Hal Jordan has specifically been hinted at during season one of The Flash and the emotional spectrum was also teased. Also, Jordan kind of made a cameo in the season four premiere of Arrow (although that could have been his father). So why not bring him along? Just last year it would have been unheard of to actually show Superman during an episode, let alone two, of Supergirl and have him played by a different actor other than Henry Cavill. Then Tyler Hoechlin came along and gave a great performance. And, although so far his appearances have been brief, Ezra Miller has been regarded as a really great choice as the Flash. 

Plus, the rumors are fairly inconsistent as to whether or not one or more Green Lanterns will appear in Justice League next fall. So let's pick and choose because there are a ton of Green Lanterns to pick! The current Green Lanterns comic has Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz kicking ass on Earth while Hal Jordan and the rest of the Corps are in outer space doing God knows what! (I'm not reading that one as of right now.) So there's really no excuse. Supergirl has proven on a weekly basis that a flying hero and her mostly CGI enemies can appear and look pretty damn good for a cable TV show. No excuse! 

NO BREACH, NO HOPE

Let's think about this for a second. As of right now, Barry and Cisco's relationship is strained due to Barry being a colossal fuck up and creating Flashpoint and accidentally killing Cisco's brother. So what happens if things become so bad for Barry and Cisco that he can't reach him the next time a bunch of aliens decide to invade Earth? What if Barry can't get a hold of the Legends or Team Arrow? He's going to need quick back up and there's no better authority on alien menaces than Green Lantern!

Plus, it's probably not a good idea for Barry and his team to keep opening up space/time continuums. I mean, who knows what else could go wrong! And haven't you done enough, Barry? Haven't you?? 

Seriously though, it would be beneficial to all the heroes in the Arrowverse to have their own superpowered force of good on Earth in the event that Supergirl and her team can't be reached. The Flash would be the perfect place to introduce these characters as well because their stories are very comic booky to begin with. 

I've said it many times and frankly, I don't think I'll stop saying it but to me it's very important that Green Lantern become a regular fixture on the CWverse. This is now 13 legitimate reasons I've given as to why the GLC practically belongs on television. If this massive crossover works, then let's just say the sky is the limit . . . 

Till Next Time!

JJ - the Comic Junkie!