What’s in the BOX?
At the conclusion of the final season of Arrow John Diggle is presented with a peculiar box that appears to have fallen from the heavens.
The box opens and reveals a vibrant emerald light, but its contents are not revealed.
Diggle has since been looking for a way to open the box once again while exploring its origins. In the most recent season of Batwoman Diggle had shared it with Luke Fox who had run some tests on it and confirmed that the box may not be of this earth.
As for opening it, that’s still a mystery that John Diggle will have to solve.
Justice WHO?
Fans now have renewed hope that the further adventures of John Diggle will finally reveal more about his fate, especially following the Arrow finale and having returned to a leadership role at ARGUS, the government agency that both he and his wife, Lyla are assigned as agents.
What if Justice U is the premise for introducing the DC TV primetime universe’s own version of the DC Comics premiere team-up of costumed crimefighters? Before wrapping up the final season of Arrow we were introduced to John Diggle’s stepfather, a military officer played by Ernie Hudson whose surname was “Stewart”. It’s entirely possible that John could adopt the name and emerge as John Stewart, revealing that he is indeed a Green Lantern and is tasked with training this sector’s next generation of superheroes.
It’ll be exciting to see, whatever shape or form that takes, but as one of the DC TV primetime universe’s legacy characters, John Diggle will have more than his pick of possible recurring guest stars to assist with Justice U. Imagine if you can envision that line-up! Who from the Arrowverse’s storied past would you want to see revisited to help support the new roster of aspiring heroes?
Vixen (Megalyn Echikunwoke) — the Arrowverse’s wielder of the Tatum totem was first introduced in an animated adventure until materializing in the flesh on Arrow and then appearing as a Golden Age version of the heroine who joins the Legends of Tomorrow during an episode investigating WWII. It’s high time Mari McCabe returned in a more pivotal role and alongside John Stewart.
Lyla/The Harbinger (Audrey Marie Anderson) — John Diggle’s wife and the mother of their two children is a capable secret agent and ally who has held leadership roles with ARGUS. During the “crisis” Lyla was revealed as The Harbinger, a cosmically powered ally of The Monitor that was pivotal to bringing the heroes together in defense of the multiverse. If Diggle is getting back in the fight, you can bet Lyla will be in on it.
Jay Garrick/The Flash (John Wesley Shipp) — The Golden Age hero’s past is only now being explored, but after emerging on Earth-Prime it’s been revealed that Jay Garrick has been around for some time and has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of heroes. He may not be as fast as his contemporary successor, Barry Allen but Jay has some experience working Green Lanterns.
Wally West/The Flash (Keiynan Lonsdale) — At its core, Wally West is the heart of the Flash Family, but the hero has been MIA since confronting Barry Allen about the damage he’s done to the Speed Force. A short stint with the Legends appeared to show some promise, but we haven’t seen Wally in the spotlight in a while now this could be the one-time Kid Flash’s opportunity to inherit the wind.
Laurel Lance/Black Canary (Katie Cassidy) — Always a fan favorite, Laurel Lance survives the events of “crisis” and actually adopts Earth-Prime as her own home. She is seen actively adventuring in the future timeline of 2040, but what has the Canary been up to in the meantime? Justice U would be an interesting opportunity at redemption for the character as well as catch her ass-kicking return!
JUSTICE U | starring David Ramsey is currently in development for The CW.