While DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have unveiled some pretty ambitious plans for the future of DC Studios in live-actions, fans have understandably been wondering what the future holds for animation from DC Studios, particularly outside the mainstream DC Universe continuity. Courtesy of Variety, Gunn and Safran not only provided some updates on previously announced projects but announced details on some exciting new animated projects focusing on Jessica Cruz, Starfire, and more.
First up is My Adventures with Green Lantern focusing on fan-favorite GL Jessica Cruz. Given the title, it’s no surprise that the approach to the show is similar to the acclaimed My Adventures with Superman animated series but executive producer Jake Wyatt is involved in both. Whether or not the title is an indication both take place within the same continuity remains to be seen.
My Adventures with Green Lantern, will follow high school student Jessica Cruz who has her life upended when a Green Lantern Power Ring falls from the sky and chooses Cruz to be its champion. Things get even worse “when more debris from the Lanterns’ ancient space war arrives – along with their alien foes.” Jake Wyatt is executive producing, and Stephanie Gonzaga is a co-executive producer.
Any toy collector worth their salt is well aware of the DC Super Powers toy line from Kenner and the companion tie-in comic series. Though short-lived, the popularity and legacy of the line has stood the test of time. In fact, in recent years McFarlane Toys has brought back the DC Super Powers toy line. Despite the familiar name, the new series from DC Studios is clearly taking things in its own direction.
DC Super Powers takes place at the Alliance School for Heroes and focuses on new students Lightning, Flash, Plastic Man, Aquagirl, Green Lantern and Terra who level up their powers under the supervision of Principal Martian Manhunter, in the hopes of one day graduating and becoming the next generation of Earth’s defenders. Matt Beans is executive producing, and Michael Chang is a supervising producer.
Finally, Starfire of the Teen Titans is getting the spotlight in her own animated series. It’s worth noting that Brianne Drouhard is involved as co-executive producer. She’s no stranger to DC animation or the character having worked on the original 2003 Teen Titans animated series as a character designer. Moreover, the series will also feature Princess Amethyst and Drouhard worked on the Princess Amethyst DC Nation shorts a decade ago. The series will also feature the Crush, the daughter of bad boy biker alien Lobo, making her debut in animation. In addition, though not mentioned in Variety‘s report, it has been revealed on social media that Sarah Nesboro is also involved in this Starfire animated series.
Starfire serves as the origin story for the fan favorite title character, perhaps best known as part of the Teen Titans. The show follows her adventures after she uses an ancient spaceship” she discovers on her home planet of Tamaran to escape her planet and explore the stars. Along the way, she’ll meet space biker Crush, plant-loving Fern, and the magical Princess Amethyst of Gemworld and together, they will uncover the deepest reaches of the DC universe, save Space Dolphins, surf technicolor nebulas, and boldly soar into the unknown. Josie Campbell is executive producing, and Brianne Drouhard is co-executive producing.
In addition, Safran and Gunn mentioned that there is active development on a Blue Beetle animated series based on the 2023 film.