HEADLINE: THE CW ADDS GOTHAM CITY AND BATWOMAN TO ITS EVER EXPANDING “ARROWVERSE” THIS FALL WITH ANOTHER EPIC CROSSOVER EVENT

While the CW Network confirms cancellations for 3 shows (I Zombie, Jane the Virgin and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) the “Arrowverse” just continues to grow! While at Heroes and Villains in Nashville this past weekend Arrow actor Stephen Amell hinted at a huge announcement involving the universe of superheros on the CW network that we so fondly refer to as the “Arrowverse”. The term was coined this because Arrow was the flagship success show that started it all. Now with the addition of Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl we have a whole universe spanning multiple Earths and now this fall will officially include Gotham City. While the CW always maintained they would never do a Batman per-say, Oliver Queen has made veiled comments about Gotham City and the Dark Knight. Instead of getting a Bruce Wayne Batman, fans will be happy to know that with Gotham City we will be seeing a Katherine (Katie, Kate) Kane version of Batwoman. I’m super anxious/excited to hear the casting news for this amazing new character.

What a glorious time to be a nerd! I can’t stop thinking about the possibilities. Will Oliver and Kate be at odds with their methods of crime fighting? What kind of dynamic will she bring to all the shows, as Batwoman will be introduced during another huge crossover event in December just like they did with the introduction of Supergirl. CW boss Mark Pedowitz added. “This will be another full-throttled, action-packed event.” So let me get this straight. We get another amazing crossover event and we get Batwoman too?!?! Hell yes! I’m floored by this announcement today and Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen/Arrow) seems to be just as ecstatic about the announcement as I am. During a candid panel at Heroes and Villains Stephen said “I’m gonna be in New York on Thursday for The CW’s Upfronts and I get to make a really fun announcement and The CW is just so freaked out that I’m going to spoil it at some point during this panel.”

This recent announcement opens many doors for many other possible characters to appear on one or more of the CW shows. Fans are already asking for the inclusion of Cassandra Cain (Orphan), Stephanie Brown (Spoiler) and Timothy Drake (Red Robin). Which Earth will these new characters hail from? Will it be our universe Earth 1, or will they make them guest stars from another Earth like they did with Jessie Quick, Leo Snart and Supergirl? What would you like to see them do with this?

Let me geek out for a moment and tell you what I would love to see. They have made NUMEROUS references to Bludhaven on Arrow; so much so that I would be amiss if I didn’t bring up the possibility of a Dick Grayson/Nightwing appearance. This is just my inner Geeky Goddess spilling out here but damn he would be such an amazing fit for Arrow, even as just a guest star. You know how the CW likes to recycle its stars; well it has long been rumored that former Vampire Diaries hunk Steven R. McQueen would make a great Nightwing. There is even fan art to support this claim.

Like many other fans I am just totally geeking out over this announcement. Thank you CW Network and Stephen Amell for this wonderful news today. The DC television universe is just on fire and it just seems to be getting bigger and better! Is this something you are excited to see or nah? Drop me a line and let me know who/what you would like to see join the Arrowverse this fall.