Geekville Radio #247: What Is Crisis On Infinite Earths?
We discussed in our last podcast the 1985 comic series Crisis On Infinite Earths that is being adapted for this year’s Arrowverse crossover. For simplicity’s sake, we are also putting our predictions here. And yes, we are saying who will live or die. We’ll check back after the series is over to test how we did.
Since, as of this show’s recording, the series has not aired yet, we will give our predictions for how the Arrowverse version will differ. The show is linked above if you haven’t listened to it yet.
POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT: While these predictions are partially based on what has been hinted at in all the Arrowverse shows, they also based on the comic series outcomes. If you are concerned about spoilers, then you would be best advised to come back after the series has ended.
John Diggle: While Diggle was created for the series and is not based on any existing comic character, there has been much speculation that he may wind up with a Green Lantern Ring. Last year, Arrow introduced Diggle’s stepfather, Roy Stewart. It was no accident that Roy had the last name of Stewart because in the comics there is a Green Lantern named John Stewart. Last season, The 1990 Flash recognized John and asked why he didn’t have a ring. So it looks like it is just a matter of time before Diggle, or one of his alternate Earth counterparts, will pick up a Lantern ring. This crossover would be the perfect opportunity for that to happen.
FATE: Lives.
Oliver Queen: Monitor has outright told Ollie that he is going to die. While Ollie seems to have accepted his fate, one can’t help but think he’ll have a way to escape up his sleeve. If Oliver Queen has proven anything, it’s that he is very good at keeping a secret. There are several fan theories out there, with some that involve Ollie becoming the next Spectre.
FATE: Dies… Kinda. The two main theories involve either Ollie becoming the new Spectre, or being one of the characters that survive but move to another pocket universe. Both of these involve either dying or leaving the known world, which is kind of like dying anyway
Felicity Queen: Felicity also knew about her husband’s impending death. However, she clearly survives the next 20 years because Season 7 ended with her walking off with The Monitor. Whether Ollie is alive at this point has not been officially revealed yet. Presumably, she knows Ollie’s true fate and is finally ready to play her final part in whatever plan was made.
FATE: Dies… Kinda. Whatever Ollie’s fate is, Felicity will be part of it. If Ollie becomes Spectre, then Felicity may take up another supernatural role. If Ollie winds up in the pocket universe, she will join him there a la Earth 2 Superman and Lois.
Barry Allen: The other main hero who has been outright told he will die. Barry is about as Lawful Good as they come and also seems to have accepted his fate. Barry has sacrificed himself before and wound up in the Speed Force. This is a short explanation of how he came back from the dead after Crisis in the comics. It would seem a little lame to just repeat the same Speed Force gimmick ag...
