In a recent opinion piece by Timothy Blake Donohoo on Comic Book Resources, the author discusses the young DC heroes that James Gunn's DC Universe (DCU) should include and the Golden Age heroes that it needs to introduce. The DCU, which will feature various teams and groups such as the Justice League, the Justice Society, and the Teen Titans, is set to establish a strong sense of legacy by incorporating both classic and contemporary DC characters.
According to Donohoo's previous article, the five young DC heroes that the DCU must use are Donna Troy, Roy Harper, Beast Boy, Garth, and Wally West. These characters have a rich history and fanbase, and their inclusion in the DCU would provide an opportunity to explore their stories and relationships with other iconic DC characters [94026ded].
However, in his latest article, Donohoo suggests that the DCU should also introduce heroes from the Golden Age of Comics to showcase the history of the wider DC Universe and provide opportunities for character development and storytelling. The Golden Age heroes that Donohoo recommends including are Terry Sloane (Mr. Terrific), Ted Grant (Wildcat), Dinah Drake Lance (the first Black Canary), the Young All-Stars, Jay Garrick (the first Flash), Alan Scott (the first Green Lantern), Al Pratt (the Atom), Ted Knight (Starman), Carter Hall (Hawkman), and Wesley Dodds (Sandman) [b8afd3ac].
It will be interesting to see how James Gunn and DC Studios strike a balance between the young DC heroes and the Golden Age heroes in the DCU. Fans are excited to see a mix of classic and contemporary characters come to life on the big screen, and they hope that the DCU will do justice to both sets of iconic heroes. Flash's son, Jai West, has also been suggested as a potential leader for the Justice League due to his intelligence and leadership abilities [93f5993c].