10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

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With Black Adam on the horizon, The JSA will make its DCEU debut. That said, there are always more characters that comics fans could see.

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10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Black Adam, which releases in less than a year, promises to expand upon the lore of the DCEU, bringing us a version of The Justice Society of America. The film’s reimagining of the classic superhero team raises quite a few questions as to where the creative minds behind the DCEU have planned.

With Hawkman, Cyclone, Atom Smasher, and Doctor Fate all confirmed for the movie, not to mention Alan Scott’s Green Lantern and Hourman slated to debut in The DCEU soon, it’s worth asking one simple question. Which JSA mainstays need to make their presence known in DC’s cinematic universe?

10 Jay Garrick

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Making his debut back in 1940, Jay Garrick is a well-known staple of The DC Universe. A JSA founding member, comic book fans know that Garrick, the first incarnation of The Flash, inspired Barry Allen to take up the mantle once he’d gained his abilities.

The inspiration for Ezra Miller’s Flash identity is unclear, so it could easily be explained that he was inspired by Garrick. Whether it leads to a crossover with The Scarlet Speedster or not, The JSA simply wouldn’t be the same with Garrick, so a DCEU appearance would be a no-brainer.

9 Starman

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

There have been many individuals that have taken on the Starman persona in DC Comics, but by far the most interesting candidate is none other than Thom Kallor. This incarnation of Starman worked with The Legion of Superheroes, a team yet to appear in cinema, before joining the JSA.

Many Starmen could be featured in the DCEU, but Kallor would be interesting because mental health is a topic that needs more coverage in mainstream media, and with Thom Kallor living with schizophrenia, it opens the door for more representation.

8 Jakeem Thunder

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Updating the somewhat campy Johnny Thunder, Jakeem Williams, the new companion of the genie Thunderbolt, updated the concept for a more modern audience. Not long after making his debut, Jakeem Thunder joined a new version of The JSA, becoming one of their youngest members.

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Now appearing on Stargirl, it would certainly be an intriguing move to also feature the character in the DCEU. While he could certainly appear as a member of The JSA, the concept has the potential to hold up a solo film.

7 Sandman

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Not to be confused with Gaiman’s Sandman, the original Sandman was a classic pulp detective in a fedora and trenchcoat. On the surface, the character seems extremely simplistic, but a grounded, noir take on superheroes is certainly not unwelcome in the DCEU, with The Batman being described with similar terms.

A Sandman-centric film could feature either the classic Wesley Dodd’s incarnation or the more modern Sandy Hawkins version, the latter of which comes with the perfect villain in the form of the Eldritch criminal Johnny Sorrow. Either way, Sandman could be a breath of fresh air, especially with the DCEU becoming far more sci-fi-centric.

6 Power Girl

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Perhaps to differentiate from The Arrowverse’s Supergirl, the DCEU’s Kara Zor-El could debut on The JSA as Power Girl instead. An alternate reality version of Kara, Power Girl was a version of the character who had grown up and became her own hero divorced from her famous cousin.

Though her costume could do with a rethink, Power Girl could be a welcome inclusion in The DCEU. With Sasha Calle portraying a different version of Supergirl in The Flash, perhaps a now-adult Kara could train her in a later movie?

5 Stargirl

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Though her CW show may prevent her from appearing in the DCEU, Stargirl is one of the most important members of The JSA, so it wouldn’t make much sense to leave her out. The stepdaughter of The Star-Spangled Kid’s sidekick, Courtney Whitmore becomes a bold new take on the hero.

If Superman and The Flash could appear in The DCEU while their CW shows are still on the air, Stargirl can do the same. Whether this entails a solo movie or an appearance alongside The JSA, Stargirl could give the DCEU the youthful energy it desperately needs.

4 Wildcat

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

On the other end of the spectrum, Wildcat’s grizzled veteran status is an essential aspect of the character. Having trained the DC Universes best fighters, including Black Canary and Batman, Wildcat’s legacy in the DC Universe is a notable one, a legacy that could certainly factor into a DCEU appearance.

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There may be one too many brooding heroes in The DCEU, but Wildcat compliments his sulking with a snarky wit that makes him one of The JSA’s most loveable members. Given that most discussions of The JSA usually end up involving Wildcat, it makes no sense for him not to appear at some point.

3 Mister Terrific

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Though he is often undermined by DC Comics, Mister Terrific is among the universe’s smartest living beings, with many claiming that he’s even smarter than Batman. After an encounter with The Spectre, genius widower Michael Holt becomes the hero Mister Terrific, soon joining The JSA.

Diversity in cinema is something that needs to be more prevalent. With Mister Terrific being one of the most prominent BIPOC heroes in The DC Universe, he needs to make an appearance in the DCEU sooner rather than later.

2 Hawkgirl

10 JSA Members That Need The DCEU Treatment

Famous for her role in the animated Justice League series, Hawkgirl has officially become more popular than her male counterpart. With Hawkman soon to become a DCEU mainstay, it’s only a matter of time until Hawkgirl appears in some capacity.

Hawkgirl has appeared in live-action, but her appearances in the shows of The Arrowverse pale in comparison to what she could achieve on the silver screen. If Hawkgirl is ever going to take flight in the DCEU, the time is now.

1 The Spectre

While The Spectre is a founding member of The JSA, it doesn’t really make much sense for him to be a part of the team in The DCEU. Though his connection to The JSA is a key part of the character’s history, the embodiment of God’s wrath is way too much of a wild card for this incarnation The JSA.

With all that being said, he should appear in The DCEU in some capacity, with the horror elements of the character being a must. He could receive an HBO Max show, a horror movie, or an appearance alongside The JSA or Justice League Dark. Either way, The Spectre’s presence would give The DCEU more variety.

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