Grant Gustin's the Arrowverse franchise. Even though all of The CW's superhero shows may be over, it is not stopping fans from still celebrating their respective legacies.
While Smallville did get its moment in the Arrowverse back in 2019 when Welling reprised the role of Clark Kent in Crisis on Infinite Earths, fans never got to see his Superman team up with any of the other DC TV heroes. To show what that could have looked like, Esh-El recently shared new artwork of Welling fully suited up as Superman, standing ready to team up with Gustin's version of Barry Allen, a.k.a. The Flash. Check it out below:
What The Tom Welling's Superman & Grant Gustin's The Flash Art Means For Smallville & The Arrowverse
Ever since the Arrowverse began to build out its universe, there has always been a lot of for the idea of seeing Smallville's Superman with Welling, in one way or another, cross into the franchise among the audience. That's why it was such a big deal when it was announced that Welling would come back as his Smallville character for Crisis on Infinite Earths. However, the end result was a shocker, given how it was revealed that Clark had given up his powers and retired from being Superman in order to raise a family with Lois Lane.
Grant Gustin’s The Flash Did The Smallville Episode Tom Welling Refused To Film & I Couldn't Be Happier It Happened In The Arrowverse
Tom Welling has revealed the Smallville episode he refused to film, but Grant Gustin's The Flash series would do it years later in the Arrowverse.
With fan-art pieces like this one with Gustin's The Flash and Welling's Superman, it just indicates again, even long after their ending, that this is a crossover that many would have been thrilled to see come to fruition. If Smallville had never been successful, The CW would likely never have an interconnected superhero franchise like the Arrowverse, which would have meant The Flash's 9-season run wouldn't have happened. But in the end, even if they didn't get to actually meet in Crisis on Infinite Earths, it was still a big tribute to even have Smallville be included in the massive crossover.
Our Take On The Tom Welling's Superman & Grant Gustin's The Flash Art
Seeing how great the Smallville and The Flash crossover art is, it would have been a huge moment if Welling and Gustin had been able to share the screen together as Superman and The Flash, especially with both of them being stars of the two longest-running DC TV shows on The CW. However, the door isn't closed on the two CW veterans ing forces down the line, as there could always be Smallville and Arrowverse crossovers through revivals if DC Studios ever wants to revisit them as part of the Elseworlds brand. But until then, fans can relive both Smallville and The Flash through Blu-ray/DVD and streaming.
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Smallville
8/10- Release Date
- 2001 - 2017-00-00
Cast
Sam Jones III
Annette O'Toole
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingBUYSmallville is a Superhero television series based on the Superman Comic Book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This television release was developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The premise revolves around a young Clark Kent as he arrives on Earth and attempts to live his life while simultaneously keeping his friends, family, and those around him safe thanks to his superpowers.
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The Flash follows CSI investigator Barry Allen, who wakes from a coma with super speed after a lightning strike. Collaborating with S.T.A.R. Labs, he adopts the identity of The Flash to safeguard his city, marking his journey as the Fastest Man Alive in this superhero tale.
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