DC's latest installment to further build their universe

Save for Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Trilogy," much of DC's ventures into the arena of big screen blockbusters since then have been more flop-worthy than buzz-worthy. That said, while rival company Marvel has more or less monopolized the big screen superhero blockbuster market since the release of "Iron Man" in 2008, DC has quietly cornered the market for the small screen since the release of "Arrow" in 2012.

With the success of "Arrow" came the addition of "The Flash" -- which led to two high-profile crossover events between the two shows for two years running.

The most recent crossover event recorded some impressive viewing numbers overall.

Having gotten to know the various characters and assortment of heroes, vigilantes, and villains on both shows, and with the high success rate that both have seen, it's no surprise that Greg Berlanti and his development team that work on both have now set their sights on an entirely new, yet familiar venture: "Legends of Tomorrow."

Introduction to becoming a Legend

As "Legends" is part of the same universe as "Arrow" and "The Flash" respectively, viewers are introduced to Time Master Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill) aboard his futuristic space craft with his Artificial Intelligence Gideon as he travels through time to catch and kill the immortal Vandal Savage (first introduced as the main villain of the most recent Arrow/Flash crossover event).

Seeking revenge against Savage after Savage slaughters his wife and son, Hunter assembles a team to help him track and foil Savage's plans across time. This team includes many familiar faces first introduced in both "Arrow" and "The Flash," including: Ray Palmer/The Atom, Professor Stein and Jefferson as Firestorm, Sara Lance/White Canary, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and the duo of Leonard Snart as Captain Cold and Mick Rory as Heatwave (fans of the hit show "Prison Break" are sure to get a continued kick out of seeing Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell working together once again).

In terms of the overall feel of the show, think of it like a continuation of the Arrow/Flash crossover that fans have come to know and love, with elements of Marvel's "Avengers," "Dr. Who,"and even "Firefly" thrown in.

While certain parts may come across as corny, the show as a whole is wildly entertaining and it does manage to cover a lot of bases.

For those that like more Sci-Fi than straight up brawn and fight sequences, there's the element of time travel and the jumping back and forth between periods of history (all the while aboard a ship from the future that can become invisible). For those that enjoy the crossover events and the feeling of continuity, watching this is like uncovering another hidden chapter in the Arrow/Flash saga you already know and love, but with the wherewithal and gravitas to stand on its own and forge its own identity altogether.

Essentially, what Marvel has managed to do with the "Avengers" on the big screen, "Legends of Tomorrow" manages to do on your Television screen -- with an abundance of "shoot 'em' up" and hand-to-hand combat scenes to boot.

Also, what makes the fight scenes even more dynamic on this show is that you really get the sense that the characters are fighting as a team, and the size, scope, and magnitude of those scenes reflect that.

Ultimately, as a fan, if you're looking for something to fill the void until "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice" or "Suicide Squad" hit theaters,"Legends of Tomorrow" is the fix you need to keep you well satisfied untill then.

Catch "Legends of Tomorrow" every Thursday on the CW.