This is a Greg Berlanti project. One of the things that makes him so special and allows him to create such a beloved DC Universe is his respect for the source material and his great attention to the pool of characters. We have seen a handful of comic favorites on the two shows he has already produced and we know it will be no different when it comes to Supergirl this fall.

The question is, who can we expect to see?

1. Powergirl- Yes, two characters who are one in the same but I wouldn’t rule out the two supers bumping into each other at some point during the course of the series. How she would tie in or in what way? No clue but this is DC so anything is possible. If Nina Dobrev can play three different characters in one scene, I don’t see why they can’t find the way for Melissa Benoist to not just wear the Supergirl costume, but the Powergirl costume as well.

2. Steel- One of the things I like about Supergirl getting her own series is that it allows for members of the Super family to appear in a way they might not have had the chance to in the film universe. I think we could potentially see John Henry Irons on the show on a big scale.

-Natasha Irons- That being said, they could also choose to go a different route and have the role of Steel go instead to John’s niece Natasha who took the identity in the comics. I don’t see why it would have to be ‘pick or choose’ necessarily. Judging from the pilot this show is not just trying to show a strong Kara but strong female characters in general whether they’re super, human, or evil! I could see John in the role for a while and allow Natasha’s story to be one of growth to reach the status of a hero.

3. Val-Zod- Some people might not be familiar with this character since he is relatively new, appearing in the New 52 title ‘Earth-2’ as a new incarnation of Superman. The character in the comics, as made clear by the title, belongs to the earth where Powergirl resides. The two of them have a strong connection and hints towards romantic. I don’t think he would have to be our Kara’s romantic interest (because not every girl has to take up the responsibility of being every ‘non partnered’ male’s love interest) but I think he could prove a great addition. His family relation to General Zod, the fact that he too escaped Krypton with Kal and Kara, and the fact that he is a pacifist. I know he is fairly new, but it could still prove interesting.

4. Superboy- Now, I personally don’t want it to turn into a ‘Superman family’ show but you can’t deny that this platform could be a great place to bring that character in. Now, with the Titans series going into production, they could want to tie this character in there somewhere in the future. I’m still incredibly skeptical about what TNT is doing to the point that any characters they announce just makes me angry that the CW/CBS has lost them. Connor has had several origin stories and the strongest ones (in my opinion) tie in Lex Luthor and Superman himself. I’m not so sure how the show will incorporate them since they’re set to appear on the big screen next march, but I can see how involving him with one of his origin stories can be tricky.

5. Legion of Superheroes- Yes, please. I don’t know about anyone else but I love this team. I think they’re so cool and bring such a light and adventurous spirit to the DC world. We know Supergirl has been tied to this group on several occasions and has even been romantically involved with one of its members (Braniac 5). This show is already looking to bring in aliens so I say, why not?

6. Wonder girl- She could appear on BOTH Titans and Supergirl and my fellow fans know why. There are several young women who have taken on this role. I think for the sake of setting I would enjoy seeing Donna Troy mix with this cast and this world. I think in personality she has a strong contrast to Kara and it’s something fans would probably really love to see.

7. Batgirl- Super Best Friends Forever!? If this show was able to give us Batgirl, Supergirl, and Wonder girl TOGETHER, I would lose it. For those following the news on Titans, you know that Barbara Gordon has already been pulled off the shelf to star over there as Oracle… sigh. HOWEVER! This is a character that has also had several girls take up the role. I know, I know, it’s not the same if it can’t be Barbara but that doesn’t mean it still can’t be good! We could give Cassandra Cain or Stephanie Brown their chance to shine right?