Arrow’s Laurel “Not A Hero Yet” Even Though She’s Got a Costume

While some fans have objected to the idea that the character is moving too fast — suiting up to fight crime without much in the way of training — Guggenheim says that’s actually something that will be addressed in the narrative, and showrunners aren’t trying to just skip to the end.

“Just because you put on a mask and a costume doesn’t mean you’re a superhero,” Guggenheim said. “A mask does not a hero make. We’re really at the beginning of Laurel’s journey to becoming the Black Canary, not the end by virtue of the fact that she’s put on a costume.”