Still, if prequel shows spotlighting side characters is the way DC wants to go, then there’s plenty more where that came from! Here are a few other DC supporting characters that might as well have a show, too. Because why not?
Jonathan and Martha Kent
Who They Are: Superman’s human parents When They Debuted: Superman #1 (1939) What the Show Would Be Like: Witness the Kents run a farm! Watch as Jonathan gets a tractor out of the mud WITHOUT a super-strong son to lift it for him! Thrill as Martha spills orange juice on the counter because she doesn’t have a super-fast son to catch the bottle before it tips! Nonstop excitement!
Etta Candy
Who She Is: Wonder Woman’s friend/sidekick When She Debuted: Sensation Comics #1 (1942) What the Show Would Be Like: Etta is the leader of the Beeta Lamda (not a typo) sorority at Holliday College for Women. They’re devoted to music, athletics, studying hard, and BDSM-inspired hazing rituals. Rated M for Mature.
Uncle Marvel
Who He Is: Some charlatan who learned Mary Marvel’s true identity and proceeded to follow (the underage) Marvels around while claiming to be their uncle When He Debuted: Wow Comics #18 (1943) What the Show Would Be Like: To be fair, Uncle Marvel has undergone some de-creepifying revisions over the years (he actually was the Marvels’ biological uncle at some point). And a show about an old man trying and failing to scam people might be kinda fun.
Paul Gambi
Who He Is: Tailor to the Flash Rogues When He Debuted: The Flash #141 (1963) What the Show Would Be Like: A show about the DC equivalent of a morally bankrupt Edna Mode would be amazing, and if you don’t agree then you’re wrong. There’s also crossover potential: Paul is the brother of Peter Gambi, a supporting character on Black Lightning.
Itty
Who He Is: Green Lantern’s pet alien…flower…thing, IDK When He Debuted: The Flash #238 (1975) What the Show Would Be Like: Before meeting GL, Itty was part of a zoo put together by unknown aliens for unknown reasons. This show would undoubtedly be ridiculous, but a fun kind of ridiculous with lots of cute CGI aliens. I’m in. So, what do you think? Any DC side characters you’d like to see in a starring role, either as a joke or for real? Let us know on social media!
