Grant Gustin’sThe Flashenters theDCmultiverse through a team-up with Tom Welling’s Superman fromSmallville. While The CW’s time with the DC brand has come to an end, the network began its superhero era withSmallvilleall the way back in 2006, which paved the way forthe 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.
WhileSmallvilledid get its moment in the Arrowverse back in 2019 when Welling reprised the role of Clark Kent inCrisis 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-Elrecently 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 support for the idea of seeingSmallville’sSuperman 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 hisSmallvillecharacter forCrisis 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 withGustin’s The Flashand 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. IfSmallvillehad never been successful,The CW would likely never have an interconnected superhero franchise like the Arrowverse, which would have meantThe Flash’s9-season run wouldn’t have happened. But in the end, even if they didn’t get to actually meet inCrisis on Infinite Earths, it was still a big tribute to even haveSmallvillebe included in the massive crossover.
Our Take On The Tom Welling’s Superman & Grant Gustin’s The Flash Art
Seeing how great theSmallvilleandThe Flashcrossover 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 joining forces down the line, as there could always beSmallvilleand Arrowverse crossoversthrough revivals if DC Studios ever wants to revisit them as part of the Elseworlds brand. But until then, fans can relive bothSmallvilleandThe Flashthrough Blu-ray/DVD and streaming.
Smallville
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Smallville chronicles the journey of Clark Kent, portraying his origins from Krypton to his teenage years on Earth. The series explores his challenges and development leading towards his destiny as the iconic hero, Superman, set against the backdrop of Smallville, Kansas.
The Flash
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.
