Batman Vs Superman may not be released until 2016, but that's not stopping comic book geeks like you and me from speculating, now is it? Since Friday's casting of Jesse Eisenburg as Lex Luthor, one idea as to why Wonder Woman has made her way into the film immediately popped in my head and I'm here to give you my thoughts.
Anyone who's ever read a comic knows about Wonder Woman's Amazon heritage. And I believe that it is that heritage that brings her into the film. Why? Two words: Mercy Graves.
Mercy Graves was a character that originally appeared within the DC Animated Universe via Superman: The Animated Series. In the show, Mercy was portrayed as a regular human being and the body guard of Lex Luthor. Graves has since appeared in other forms of media including other TV shows taking place outside the DCAU, video games, animated films and even the comics themselves (first appearance in Batman: No Mans Land). In this media she is portrayed in a number of ways including as an android, regular human being, and even as Lex Luthor's sister. In the comics, she is an Amazon.
Now that we know Lex Luthor is a villain in the movie, what if Wonder Woman comes to Metropolis because of Mercy Graves, who left Themyscira to work in man's world?
Thoughts? Sound off below.
About The Author:
Welcome, I am Darkknight2149. I am primarily a fan of comic books and their various adaptations, as well as horror and other classic film franchises.
As far as the "DC vs. Marvel" rivalry goes, I'm really not biased when it comes to studios and publishers. Preferences are fine, but I've never understood the basing of opinions purely by the studio/publisher that makes it.