Welcome to Comic Book Guy - the ultimate, no-holds-barred dissection of Hollywood’s comic book (and adjacent) offerings, brought to you by yours truly: a scholar of superheroic lore, a connoisseur of cosmic conflicts, and a guy who owns two replica Batarangs. This time we are looking at Season 4's lineup, which featured an archery-loving playboy, a muscle-bound prince, and Gotham’s favorite brooding detective. Let’s fire up the hyperdrive and break these down with all the love (and snark) they deserve.
GREEN ARROW
Wes Ball’s Green Arrow is like Cast Away meets The Dark Knight — if Tom Hanks replaced Wilson with a makeshift bow and went full Robin Hood. Armie Hammer, pre-scandal, channels rich-boy-turned-survivalist vibes with surprising flair, while Vanessa Kirby’s Black Canary delivers sass, sonic screams, and some much-needed chemistry. Clive Owen chews scenery as the Dark Archer, but the real MVP here is Zhang Ziyi’s ruthless China White, who steals every scene she’s in. It’s a gritty, action-packed origin story with just enough charm to make you forget it’s essentially CW's Arrow with a bigger budget.
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Masters of the Universe gives us Alan Ritchson as He-Man, wielding swords and biceps with equal enthusiasm, and Callan Mulvey’s Skeletor delivering a perfectly unhinged villain origin. The film leans hard into epic battles and ‘80s nostalgia, with Dolph Lundgren’s cameo as King Randor a clever nod to the original. However, the plot’s a paint-by-numbers fantasy quest, and while Eleanor Tomlinson’s Teela kicks butt, the film forgets to give her much to do. Still, the transformation scene alone is worth the price of admission — "By the power of Grayskull!" has never sounded cooler.
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT
Joseph Kosinski’s Batman: Gotham Knight brings Gotham’s grimy underworld to life with stunning visuals and Jake Gyllenhaal’s intense take on the Caped Crusader. Caleb Landry Jones’ Joker is a chilling, unpredictable force, while Michael Pitt’s Black Mask oozes mob-boss menace. The film balances its sprawling plot with character-driven moments, and the inclusion of Bryan Cranston as Jim Gordon feels like a love letter to Batman fans. It’s a dark, gritty noir that set the bar high for future entries in this budding Batman cinematic universe - and things only go up from here for the franchise.
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