The ABCs of the 100+ Live-Action DC Comics Movies & TV Shows:

(I have seen the 61 movies/TV shows in bold.)

Members

1. 1. 1. 1. Superman (Clark Kent / Kal-El)
            • Lois Lane
            • Jimmy Olsen
            • Perry White
            • Cat Grant
         2. Giovanni Zatara
            • Sindella Zatara
            • Zatanna Zatara
            • Zachary Zatara
            • Phantom Stranger
         3. Batman (Bruce Wayne)
            • Catwoman (Selina Kyle)
            • Batwoman (Kathy Kane)
            • Bat-Girl / Flamebird (Mary Elizabeth “Bette” Kane)
            • Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)
            • Robin (II) (Jason Todd)
            • Robin (III) (Tim Drake)
            • Robin (IV) (Stephanie Brown)
            • Batgirl (Cassandra Cain)
            • Robin (V) (Damian Wayne)
            • Batwoman (Kate Kane)
            • Batwing (Luke Fox)
            • Batwoman (Ryan Wilder)
         4. Robin / Nightwing (Dick Grayson) – Titans:
            • Starfire (Koriand’r/ Kory Anders)
            • Raven (Rachel Roth)
            • Beast Boy (Gar Logan)
            • Red Hood (Jason Todd)
            • Wonder Girl (Donna Troy)
            • Hawk (Hank Hall)
            • Dove (Dawn Granger)
            • Superboy (Conner Kent)
            • Aqualad / Tempest (Garth)
            • Speedy / Arsenal / Red Arrow (Roy Harper)
            • Wonder Girl (II) (Cassie Sandsmark)
            • Bumblebee (Karen Beecher)
         5. Flash (Jay Garrick)
            • Flash (II) (Barry Allen)
            • Iris West-Allen
            • Flash (III) (Wally West)
            • Linda Park-West
            • Impulse / Kid Flash / Flash (IV) (Bart Allen)
            • Jesse Quick
            • Max Mercury
            • Cisco Ramon (Vibe)
            • Caitlin Snow (Killer Frost / Khione)
            • Tina McGee
            • Joe West
            • Captain David Singh
         6. Hawkman (Carter Hall)
            • Hawkgirl (Shiera Sanders Hall)
            • Hawkman (Katar Hol)
            • Hawkgirl (Shayera Hol)
            • Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders)
            • Golden Eagle (Ch’al Andar)
            • Silver Scarab (Hector Hall)
            • Warhawk (Rex Stewart)
            • Speed Saunders (Cyril Saunders)
            • Faraway Woman (Naomi Carter)
         7. Green Lantern (Alan Scott)
            • Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)
            • Green Lantern (Guy Gardner)
            • Green Lantern (John Stewart)
            • Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner)
            • Green Lantern (Simon Baz)
            • Green Lantern (Jessica Cruz)
         8. Justice Society (First Team)
            • Star-Spangled Kid (Sylvester Pemberton)
            • Wildcat (Ted Grant)
            • Atom (Al Pratt)
            • The Sandman (Wesley Dodds)
            • Spectre (Jim Corrigan)
            • Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)
            • Hourman (Rex Tyler)
            • Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider)
         9. Wonder Woman (Diana Prince / Diana of Themyscira)
            • Queen Hippolyta
            • Steve Trevor
         10. Green Arrow (Oliver Queen)
             • Felicity Smoak
             • Spartan (John Diggle)
         11. Aquaman (Arthur Curry)
             • Mera
             • Nuidis Vulko
         12. Black Canary (Dinah Drake)
             • Black Canary (II) (Dinah Laurel Lance)
             • Huntress (Helena Kyle Wayne)
             • Huntress (II) (Helena Bertinelli)
         13. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El / Kara Danvers)
             • Power Girl (Karen Starr)
             • Alex Danvers
         14. Justice League
             • Atom (Ray Palmer)
             • Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz)
             • Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane)
             • Mister Terrific (Michael Holt)
             • Fire (Beatriz DaCosta)
             • Ice (Tora Olafsdotter)
         15. Element Man / Metamorpho (Rex Mason)
         16. Swamp Thing (Alec Holland)
         17. Captain Marvel/Shazam (Billy Batson)
             • Black Adam
             • Isis (Andrea Thomas)
         18. Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce)
         19. Cyborg (Victor Stone)
         20. Vixen (Mari Jiwe McCabe)
         21. John Constantine
         22. Blue Beetle (Dan Garrett)
             • Blue Beetle (Ted Kord)
             • Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes)
         23. Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) – Justice Society (Second Team):
             • Wildcat (II) (Yolanda Montez)
             • Doctor Mid-Nite (II) (Beth Chapel)
             • Hourman (II) (Rick Tyler)
             • S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan)
             • Jakeem Thunder (Jakeem Williams)
             • Thunderbolt (Yz)
             • Jade (Jennie-Lynn Hayden)
             • Obsidian (Todd Rice)
             • Artemis (Artemis Crock)
             • Dragon Queen (Cindy Burman)
             • Icicle (II) (Cameron Mahkent)
         24. Steel (John Henry Irons)

A: Aquaman

A1: Alan Ritchson as Aquaman

• • Smallville (TV 2001-2011)

A2: Justin Hartley as Aquaman

• 1. Aquaman (TV Pilot 2006)

A3: DCEU Movies – Jason Momoa as Aquaman

1. 1. Aquaman (2018)
   2. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)

1. • Justice League (2017)
   • Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

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B: Batman

Members

• • • • • Batman (Bruce Wayne)
        • Robin/Nightwing (Dick Grayson)
        • Catwoman (Selina Kyle)
        • Batwoman (Kate Kane & Ryan Wilder)
        • Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)

B1: Serial – Lewis Wilson as Batman

1. 1. Batman (1943)

B2: Serial – Robert Lowery as Batman

1. 1. Batman and Robin (1949)

B3: Adam West as Batman

• 1. Batman (TV Pilot, 1966-1968)
  2. Batman (1966)

1. • Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps)

B4: Tim Burton-Era Movies

1. 1. Batman (1989) – Michael Keaton as Batman
   2. Batman Returns (1992) – Michael Keaton as Batman
   3. Batman Forever (1995) – Val Kilmer as Batman
   4. Batman & Robin (1997) – George Clooney as Batman

Halle Berry as Catwoman

1. 1. Catwoman (2004)

B5: Christopher Nolan – Christian Bale as Batman

1. 1. Batman Begins (2005)
   2. The Dark Knight (2008)
   3. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Extra TV Shows

1. 1. Gotham (TV 2014-2015, 2016-2019)
   2. Pennyworth (TV Pilot, 2019-2022)
   3. Gotham Knights (TV Pilot, 2023)

Arrowverse – Ruby Rose as Kate Kane (S1) & Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder (S2-S3)

• 1. Batwoman (TV Pilot, 2019-2022)

B6: DCEU Movies – Ben Affleck as Batman

1. 1. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

1. • Justice League (2017)
   • Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker

1. 1. Joker (2019)
   2. Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

B7: Matt Reeves – Robert Pattinson as Batman

1. 1. The Batman (2022)
   2. The Penguin (TV Pilot, 2024)
   3. The Batman – Part II (2028)

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C: Captain Marvel – Shazam

C1: Tom Tyler as Captain Marvel

1. 1. Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)

C2: Jackson Bostwick (S1) & John Davey (S2 & S3) as Captain Marvel

• 1. Shazam! (TV Pilot, 1974-1976)

C3: Garrett Craig as Captain Marvel

1. • Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps)

C4: DCEU Movies – Zachary Levi as Shazam

1. 1. Shazam! (2019)
   2. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)

JoAnna Cameron as Isis (Andrea Thomas)

• 1. The Secrets of Isis (TV Pilot, 1975-1976)

DCEU Movie – Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam

1. 1. Black Adam (2022)

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D: Dinah (Black Canary) & Helena (Huntress)

D1: Danuta Wesley as Black Canary & Barbara Joyce as Helena Wayne

• • Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps)

D2: Rachel Skarsten as Dinah Lance & Ashley Scott as Helena Kyle

• 1. Birds of Prey (TV Pilot, 2002-2003)

D3: Alaina Huffman as Black Canary (Dinah Lance)

• • Smallville (TV Pilot, 2001-2011)

D4: Arrowverse

• • Arrow (TV Pilot, 2012-2020)
    • • • • Caity Lotz as Sara Lance (The Canary)
          • Katie Cassidy as Dinah Laurel Lance (Black Canary)
          • Juliana Harkavy as Dinah Drake (Black Canary)
          • Jessica De Gouw as Huntress (Helena Bertinelli)

D5: DCEU

• 1. Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)
     • • • • Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress (Helena Bertinelli)
           • Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra “Cass” Cain
           • Jurnee Smollett as Black Canary (Dinah Lance)

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E: Element Man (Metamorpho – Rex Mason)

Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho

• • Superman (2025)

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F: Flash

F1: Rod Haase as Flash

• • Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps)

F2: John Wesley Shipp as Flash

• 1. The Flash (TV 1990-1991)

F3: Kenny Johnston as Flash

• • Justice League of America (TV Pilot 1997)

F4: Arrowverse – Grant Gustin as Flash

• 1. The Flash (TV 2014-2015, 2016-2023)

F5: DCEU Movies

• • Justice League (2017)
  • Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

1. 1. The Flash (2023)

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G: Green Lantern

Green Lantern Corps Members

• • • • • Hal Jordan
        • Guy Gardner
        • John Stewart

G1: Howard Murphy as Hal Jordan

• • Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps)

G2: Matthew Settle as Guy Gardner

• • Justice League of America (TV Pilot 1997)

G3: Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan

• 1. Green Lantern (2011)

G4: DCU Movie – Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner

• • Superman (2025)

G5: DCU TV Show – Aaron Pierre as John Stewart & Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan

• 1. Lanterns (TV 2026)

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H: Hawkman & Hawkgirl

HM1: Bill Nuckols as Hawkman (Carter Hall)

• • Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps)

HM2 & HG1: Michael Shanks as Carter Hall & Sahar Biniaz as Shayera Hall

• • Smallville (TV 2001-2011) (S9 & S10)

HM3 & HG2: Arrowverse – Falk Hentschel as Carter Hall & Ciara Renée as Kendra Saunders

• • The Flash (TV 2014-2023) (1.23, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8)
  • Arrow (TV 2012) – “Legends of Yesterday” (4.8)
  • Legends of Tomorrow (TV 2016–2022)

HM4: DCEU Movie – Aldis Hodge as Hawkman (Carter Hall)

• • Black Adam (2022)

HG3: DCU Movie – Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders)

• • Superman (2025)

Kaci Walfall as Naomi

1. 1. Naomi (TV 2022)

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I: Irons, John Henry – Steel

Shaquille O’Neal as Steel (John Henry Irons)

1. 1. Steel (1997)

Wolé Parks as Steel (John Henry Irons)

• • Superman & Lois (TV 2021-2024)

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J: Justice Society

JS1: TV Show

• • Smallville (TV 2001-2011) – “Absolute Justice” (9.11) – Justice Society Members:
    • • • Star-Spangled Kid (Sylvester Pemberton)
        • Wildcat (Ted Grant)
        • Atom (Al Pratt)
        • The Sandman (Wesley Dodds)
        • Spectre (Jim Corrigan)
        • Flash (Jay Garrick)
        • Hawkman (Carter Hall)
        • Hawkgirl (Shiera Sanders Hall)
        • Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)
        • Green Lantern (Alan Scott)
        • Hourman (Rex Tyler)
        • Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider)
        • Black Canary (Dinah Drake)
        • Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane)

JG1: Arrowverse

• • Legends of Tomorrow – “Out of Time” (2.1) – Justice Society Members:
    • • • Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore)
        • Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider)
        • Hourman (Rex Tyler) (1.16)
        • Obsidian (Todd Rice)
        • Vixen (Amaya Jiwe)
        • Commander Steel (Henry Heywood)

JS2 & JG2: Arrowverse Adjacent – Brec Bassinger as Stargirl

1. 1. Stargirl (TV 2020-2022)
      • • Justice Society of America – First Team
          • Johnny Thunder (John Thunder)
          • Green Lantern (Alan Scott)
          • Hawkgirl (Shiera Hall)
          • Flash (Jay Garrick)
          • Hawkman (Carter Hall)
          • Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)
          • Thunderbolt (Yz)
          • Wildcat (Ted Grant)
          • Hourman (Rex Tyler)
          • Starman (Sylvester Pemberton)
          • The Sandman (Wesley Dodds)
          • Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider)
          • Spectre (Jim Corrigan)
        • Justice Society of America – Second Team
          • Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore)
          • Wildcat (II) (Yolanda Montez)
          • Doctor Mid-Nite (II) (Beth Chapel)
          • Hourman (II) (Rick Tyler)
          • S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan)
          • Jakeem Thunder (Jakeem Williams)
          • Thunderbolt (Yz)
          • Jade (Jennie-Lynn Hayden)
          • Obsidian (Todd Rice)
          • Artemis (Artemis Crock)
          • Dragon Queen (Cindy Burman)
          • Icicle (II) (Cameron Mahkent)

JS3: DCEU Movie

• • Black Adam (2022) – Justice Society Members:
    • • • Hawkman (Carter Hall)
        • Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)
        • Cyclone (Maxine Hunkel)
        • Atom Smasher (Albert “Al” Rothstein)

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K: Kara Zor-El – Supergirl

K1: Helen Slater as Supergirl (Kara Zor-El / Linda Lee)

1. 1. Supergirl (1984)

K2: Arrowverse – Melissa Benoist as Supergirl (Kara Zor-El / Kara Danvers)

• 1. Supergirl (TV Pilot, 2015-2021)

K3: DCEU Movie – Sasha Calle as Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)

• • The Flash (2023)

K4: DCU Movie – Milly Alcock as Supergirl (Kara Zor-El / Kara Danvers)

1. 1. Supergirl (2026)

Other TV Show

1. 1. Krypton (TV Pilot, 2018-2019)

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L: League & Legends

TV Show – Justice League

1. 1. Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps) – Justice League Members:
      1. 1. • Batman
            • Robin
            • Green Lantern
            • Captain Marvel
            • Black Canary
            • Hawkman
            • Flash
            • Huntress
            • Atom

TV Show – JLA

1. 1. Justice League of America (TV Pilot 1997) – Members:
      1. 1. • Flash (Barry Allen)
            • Green Lantern (Guy Gardner)
            • Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz)
            • Atom (Ray Palmer)
            • Fire (Beatriz Da Costa)
            • Ice (Tora Olafsdotter)

DCEU Movies

1. 1. Justice League (2017)
   2. Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) – Members:
      1. 1. • Superman (Clark Kent/ Kal-El)
            • Batman (Bruce Wayne)
            • Wonder Woman (Princess Diana)
            • Flash (Barry Allen)
            • Aquaman (Arthur Curry)
            • Cyborg (Victor Stone)
            • -Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz)

Arrowverse

1. 1. Legends of Tomorrow (TV 2016–2022) – Members:
      • • • White Canary (Sara Lance)
          • The Atom (Ray Palmer)
          • Captain Cold (Leonard Snart)
          • Heat Wave (Mick Rory)
          • John Constantine
          • Citizen Steel (Nathan Heywood)
          • Firestorm
            • Jefferson “Jax” Jackson
            • Martin Stein
          • Vixen (Amaya Jiwe)
          • Time Master (Rip Hunter)
          • Kid Flash (Wally West)
          • Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders)
          • Hawkman (Carter Hall)

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M: Martian Manhunter & Mister Terrific

MM1: David Ogden Stiers as Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz)

• • Justice League of America (TV Pilot 1997)

MM2: DCEU Movies – Harry Lennix as Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz)

• • Man of Steel (2013)
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
  • Justice League (2017)
  • Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

MT1: Arrowverse – Echo Kellum as Mister Terrific (Curtis Holt)

• • Arrow (TV 2012-2020)

MT2: DCU Movie – Edi Gathegi  as Mister Terrific (Michael Holt)

• • Superman (2025)

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N: Nightwing and the Titans

Arrowverse Adjacent

1. 1. Titans (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022-23) – Members
      1. 1. • Robin/Nightwing (Dick Grayson)
            • Starfire (Koriand’r/ Kory Anders)
            • Raven (Rachel Roth)
            • Beast Boy (Gar Logan)
            • Red Hood (Jason Todd)
            • Wonder Girl (Donna Troy)
            • Hawk (Hank Hall)
            • Dove (Dawn Granger)
            • Superboy (Conner Kent)
            • Aqualad (Garth)

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O: Occult

01: Movie

• 1. Constantine (2005) – Keanu Reeves as Constantine

O2: TV Shows

• 1. Constantine (TV Pilot, 2014-2015)
  2. iZombie (TV Pilot, 2015-2019)
  3. Preacher (TV Pilot, 2016-2019)
  4. Lucifer (TV 2016-2021)
  5. The Sandman (TV 2022-2025)

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P: Palmer (The Atom) & Pierce (Black Lightning)

P1: Alfie Wise as The Atom (Ray Palmer)

• • Legends of the Superheroes (TV 1979 – 2 eps)

P2: John Kassir as The Atom (Ray Palmer)

• • Justice League of America (TV Pilot 1997)

P3: Arrowverse – Brandon Routh as The Atom (Ray Palmer)

• • Arrow (TV 2012-2020)
  • Legends of Tomorrow (TV 2016–2020)

PJ: Arrowverse

1. 1. Black Lightning (TV Pilot, 2018-2021) – Black Superhero Members with Electrical Powers:
      1. 1. • Cress Williams as Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce)
            • Nafessa Williams as Thunder/Blackbird (Anissa Pierce)
            • China Anne McClain as Lightning (Jennifer Pierce)
            • Black Vulcan (Super Friends)
            • Static (Virgil Hawkins)

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Q: Queen, Oliver – Green Arrow

Q1: Justin Hartley as Green Arrow

• • Smallville (TV 2001-2011) – 6.2, Season 6+

Q2: Arrowverse – Stephen Amell as Arrow/Green Arrow

1. 1. Arrow (TV Pilot, 2012-2020)

• • The Flash (TV 2014–2023)
  • Legends of Tomorrow (TV 2016–2020)
  • Supergirl (TV 2017–2019)
  • Batwoman (TV 2019)

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R: Reyes, Jaime – Blue Beetle

R1: Jaren Brandt Bartlett as Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes)

• • Smallville (TV 2001-2011) – “Booster” (10.18)

R2: DCEU Movie – Xolo Maridueña as Blue Beattle (Jaime Reyes)

• 1. Blue Beetle (2023)

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S: Superman

S1: Serials – Kirk Alyn as Superman

1. 1. Superman (1948)
   2. Atom Man vs. Superman (1950)

S2: George Reeves as Superman

1. 1. Superman and the Mole Men (1951)
   2. Adventures of Superman (TV 1952-1958)

S3: Christopher Reeve as Superman

1. 1. Richard Donner’s Superman (1978)
   2. Superman II (1980)
   3. Superman III (1983)
   4. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

S4: John Haymes Newton (S1) & Gerard Christopher (S2-4)

1. 1. Superboy (TV Pilot, 1988-1992)

S5: Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane & Dean Cain as Superman

1. 1. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV 1993-1997)

S6: Tom Welling as Clark Kent

1. 1. Smallville (TV Pilot, 2001-2011)

S7: Brandon Routh as Superman

1. 1. Superman Returns (2006)

S8: Arrowverse Adjacent – Tyler Hoechlin as Superman

1. 1. Superman & Lois (TV Pilot, 2021-2024)

S9: DCEU Movie – Henry Cavill as Superman

1. 1. Man of Steel (2013)

S10: DCU Movie – David Corenswet as Superman

• 1. Superman (2025)

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T: Swamp Thing

T1: Dick Durock as Swamp Thing

1. 1. Swamp Thing (1982)
   2. The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)
   3. Swamp Thing (TV Pilot, 1990-1993)

T2: Derek Mears as Swamp Thing

• 1. Swamp Thing (TV Pilot, 2019)

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U: Suicide Squad

U1: DCEU Movies

1. 1. Suicide Squad (2016)
   2. The Suicide Squad (2021)

U2: DCU – John Cena as Peacemaker

• 1. Peacemaker (TV Pilot, 2022-2025)

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V: Vixen & Various Others

VX: Arrowverse – Vixen

• • Arrow (TV 2012-2020) (4.15) – Megalyn Echikunwoke as Vixen (Mari McCabe)
  • Legends of Tomorrow (TV 2016–2022) (S2-S3) – Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Vixen (Amaya Jiwe)

• VA: Various Others

1. 1. Human Target (TV Pilot, 1992)
   2. Human Target (TV Pilot, 2010-2011)
   3. Powerless (TV Pilot, 2017)

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W: Wonder Woman

W1: Cathy Lee Crosby as Wonder Woman

1. 1. Wonder Woman (TV Pilot 1974)

W2: Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman

1. 1. Wonder Woman (TV Pilot, 1975-1979)

W3: Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman

• • Wonder Woman (TV Pilot 2011 – unaired & not available)

W4: DCEU Movies – Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman

1. 1. Wonder Woman (2017)
   2. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

• • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
  • Justice League (2017)
  • Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

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X: Jonah Hex

Josh Brolin as Jonah Hex

1. 1. Jonah Hex (2010)

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Y: Cyborg

Y1: TV Show

• • Smallville (TV 2001) – “Cyborg” (5.15)+

Y2: DCEU Movies

• • Justice League (2017)
  • Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

Y3: Arrowverse Adjacent

• 1. Doom Patrol (TV Pilot, 2019-2020)

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Z: Zatanna Zatara

Serinda Swan as Zatanna Zatara

• • Smallville (TV 2001-2011) – “Hex” (8.17)+

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D.C. Comics Graphic Novels

1. • Road to Perdition (2002)
   • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
   • A History of Violence (2005)
   • V for Vendetta (2006)
   • Frank Miller’s The Spirit (2008)
   • Zack Snyder’s Watchmen (2009)
   • The Losers (2010)
   • RED (2010) & RED 2 (2013)
   • The Kitchen (2019)
   • Watchmen (TV Pilot, 2019)