Earlier today, The CW announced that a major DC Comics character will be headed to the Arrowverse… and it looks like fans are pretty darn excited.
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At the network’s annual Upfronts presentation, Arrow star Stephen Amell announced that Kate Kane/Batwoman will be playing a role in this year’s Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl crossover. While it’s unclear exactly what role she will play in the proceedings – and who will play the beloved character – it will mark a major occasion for the Arrowverse.
“This is the first time ever that she will make a live action appearance on any screen,” explained The CW president Mark Pedowitz.
As you would expect, DC Comics fans have had quite a reaction to the news. Plenty are excited, while some are slightly apprehensive about who The CW could cast in the role. Here’s a round-up of some of those responses.
@gnelliswriter
Yessssssss. Canonically Jewish lesbian superhero Kate Kane coming to the Arrowverse! I AM EXCITE. #Batwoman https://t.co/J9XQpVMYqy
— G. N. Ellis (@gnelliswriter) May 17, 2018
@LBrown_91
Really any news of any member of the Bat Family appearing anywhere gets me unreasonably hyped. #Batwoman #arrowverse
— Lloyd Brown (@LBrown_91) May 17, 2018
@_DannyBizzle_
#Batwoman you say… pic.twitter.com/HKF3nBT60f
— Daniel Bound (@_DannyBizzle_) May 17, 2018
@DavidOpie
Um, so will #Batwoman‘s appearance in the upcoming #Arrowverse crossover lead to some lip-locking with Maggie Sawyer? Could be awkward for Alex… ? pic.twitter.com/tvGtMWfK0f
— David Opie (@DavidOpie) May 17, 2018
@ladiesofcomics
#Batwoman is too important, she is iconic. It’s the first time we are getting a live version of the character. I don’t beg but I beg you, @TheCW, make her right. Respect her story. Choose the right actress. Don’t screw it up, please!
— Ladies of Comics (@ladiesofcomics) May 17, 2018
@kleffnotes
Now I’m just super freaking excited about #Batwoman happening on The CW. Kate Kane is coming!!! She decided to be a Bat on her own without Bruce recruiting or training her, she’s an out lesbian, she has dated Maggie Sawyer in the comics, and she’s my favorite DC character.
— Katherine (@kleffnotes) May 17, 2018
@Joe_Kerrrr
Glad #Batwoman is getting her due. pic.twitter.com/ftyEXzuB9j
— Joe Kerr (@Joe_Kerrrr) May 17, 2018
@AwesomEmergency
Sara finds out #Batwoman‘s coming like ? pic.twitter.com/n0395Apgp2
— Charlie Schneider (@AwesomEmergency) May 17, 2018
