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Mahershala Ali should come to the DCU, & here's 10 Characters he should play

Mahershala Ali is a force on the small and big screen, and was an incredible get for Marvel. Not only has he portrayed great characters in comic book media like Titan in Invincible, Prowler in The Spider-Verse, or Cottonmouth in the first season of Luke Cage, but he was set to be the focal point of the mystic universe as the MCU's Blade.

Although announced in 2019, the film no longer has a script, and as of today, has been dropped from the Marvel schedule.

This is a huge loss for comic book fans but also Ali. This was clearly a project he was excited about, and an actor of his skill has more then enough chops and skill to carry his own franchise, or at least be a major player in one.

With the DCU on the rise and Marvel success dipping, perhaps this could be a win for DC and Ali by having him join their soon to be flourishing universe. He's an incredible actor, with range, skill, a huge name and a fanbase.

I began to compile of list of characters in dc comics and animation I thought Ali would kill as, but I came up against a very unusual problem.

You see, I did a similar list this year with Chris Pratt, as I assume he will join eventually, with 5 characters I thought he'd be good as. I had every intention to keep this list that short.

But compiling ideas for Ali became difficult because, he is SO good. I ended up with dozens of characters I can see him nailing, both heroes and villains, and cut it down to about ten that excite me.

So let's dive into the DCU, looking at characters I think most likely will appear, and decide who Ali should play.

10. Scarecrow (Doctor Jonathan Crane)

Mahershala Ali has a feature that few actors do that makes him great for casting. He has an intense strong voice.

This voice can be menacing, and along with his physical prowess, he could make for a terrifying version of the Scarecrow.

Scarecrow is a pretty well known Gotham villain, known for his signature fear gas and mask. He has been portrayed across Batman media pretty consistently, although I think Ali could make him more terrifying and sympathetic.

Scarecrow has been played by Cillian Murphy, making the role desirable to big name actors. There was a lot left to be desired from the role as far as comic accuracy goes, so perhaps we can get a much more intense suit like in Gotham.

My main problem against this is simple, we've seen Scarecrow, way too often. And Ali deserves a role where he can pop in more than just a car chase every now and then, or worse: one film.

So while this would be fun, I think we can do much better. Speaking of the Bat...

9. The Batman (Bruce Wayne)

The DCU is likely looking for a big name to take on the symbol of the Bat, and Ali just lost his ninja vampire movie. Kind of feels like a good fit.

Ali is suave, cool and could make a very different Bruce Wayne than we've seen before, but more importantly, he'd be the first Black man to take on the iconic role. An actor of his talents can compete with the already widely loved Pattinson version.

Do I think he has the chops for it? Yes, clearly.

But one thing that should be brought into consideration is his age. Ali is already 50, meaning he'd be going into a very physical role into his mid 50s to 60s.

While he would be good no doubt, I think his skills could be used elsewhere, and frankly a lot of people want and could do Batman.

8. Steel (John Henry Irons)

With Superman premiering next year, one of his greatest allies could come with within the sequel, Henry Irons AKA Steel.

Steel is an engineer who creates a suit of Armor after being saved by Superman. When Steel is done right, he embodies the hope that Superman inspires into Humanity.

Steel has been adapted poorly by Shaquille O'Neal (do not watch his movie) but very well be Wolé Parks in Superman and Lois, and is itching for a debut in the DCU. The Steel / Superman duo is iconic, and could different the DCU Superman from others.

While Ali would crush this role, and look incredible in the suit, having Mahershala as a side player in a Superman trilogy doesn't feel like using him to his full potential. Plus build wise, Irons is more coal miner than lean build.

7. Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz)

Martian Manhunter feels like the most obvious choice for Ali if he wanted to be a hero in the DCU.

Manhunter plays a critical role in the Justice League, often acting as controller of the Watch Tower, and is extremely loner figure.

Though he can transform into anyone, Manhunter tends to prefer the form of a black man in the comics. Ali could be an excellent detective, as he literally was in True Detective, and his alien form as a hero.

Manhunter at times has played a mentor role to Superman, and at 50 Ali has a wisdom to him that could translate very easily to Manhunter.

This role is a great one. I don't see Manhunter getting a show or movie, but instead serving as connective tissue between movies and films.

In my mind, Manhunter could transform and be different characters across the DCU, culminating in him teaming up the League by discovering a mystery and needing help to stop it.

While I like this one a lot, I still have a few a like more. From this point on, it's all just characters I'm very excited about.

6. Captain Cold (Leonard Snart)

Okay guys, this one is for me. As a fan of the Flash TV show, I love Captain Cold.

A fun thief with a petty grudge against The Flash, Smart would be the perfect introduction villain to the DCU version of The Flash.

With the signature Cold Gun, jacket and glasses, Ali could make this villain compelling, fun and sympathetic, just like Keaton did for the Vulture.

However unlike Vulture, I'd love Cold to be a recurring villain in the Flash's life, maybe even carry over to an eventual Suicide Squad, and continue to be a thorn in the side of the Justice League, along with his Rogues.

Could Ali do this? Yes. Would this be a waste of his talents? Maybe. But I'd love it.

It's not near the level of Blade though, so let's look to see what else DC has to offer.

5. The Monitor (Mar Novu)

Often a bad sign of things to come, The Monitor is embodiment of all positive matter, and the main enemy of his antithesis , the Anti-Monitor.

This makes The Monitor instrumental in the DC event Crisis on Infinite Earth's, as the one who assembles our heroes and plays multiversal chess to save universes.

I'm not sure if this is the route DC wants to go with it's heroes, but if this is something they want to explore, establishing Mar Novu early as a sort of Watcher figure could help establish him in the universe, and set him up for his eventual fight with the Anti-Monitor.

Ali can play a multiversal billions of years old God, and bring great energy to the role. But this isn't as sure of a role than the others on this list, so I'd say we can fit him somewhere else.

4. General Zod (Dru Zod)

One of Superman's most iconic enemies, General Zod will likely eventually turn up in the DCU. And with the trend toward Zod being black, in Young Justice & Krypton, Ali may be perfect for the role.

While Ali has done villains in the past, this would be a much different kind of icon. Zod has already had two iconic performances, meaning Ali would really have to bring it to be in the conversation.

In the new DCU, Zod could be more than a Superman villain, he may be a Justice League villain. Having Ali's Zod as the opener for the first Justice League movie could make the film a hit, with a character general audiences know in a new light.

The main problem I'm seeing is comparisons to the old DCEU. People already compare Gunn to Snyder constantly, especially their Supermen. Will the comparison to Michael Shannon ruin the film?

It's tough to say, but I do not want to risk it.

3. Brainiac

Ideally, this would be the main villain of the first Justice League film.

Brainiac is an artificial intelligence, often from Krypton, hell bent on shrinking worlds to add to his collection. He's powerful, intelligent, and ruthless. While he has been adapted quite a few times, it has yet to be on film.

This is a character fans have been dreaming of coming to the big screen and being adapted right, and Ali could give an incredible voice / mo-cap performance along the lines of James Spader.

It's not the headline franchise he deserves, but the main villain isn't a bad gig. Brainiac's arrival could be terrifying with Ali onboard. And this could be a role he takes on once, and perhaps down the line he get's to do Blade.

2. Saint Walker (Bro'Dee Walker)

Probably the most different character, Saint Walker is a Blue Lantern and a side character in Green Lantern comics.

Saint Walker is a priest living on the planet of Astonia, a doomed planet. Once he calms his despairing people and gives them hope in the face of extinction, a power ring chooses him as a member of the Blue Lantern Corps, the Lanterns of Hope. With his ring, he sets his sun's age back 8.9 billion years, thereby saving his home planet.

Walker is a peaceful powerful monk like character, who I'd love to see interact with our Lanterns either in their show or in upcoming films. While again this is a very small role, Ali could bring strong, peaceful presence to the voice of Walker, likely making him a fan favorite much like he was in the Green Lantern Animated Series. I think it would be very similar to his role in Ramy, which is one of my personal favorites.

1. Swamp Thing (Alec Holland)

If we're looking for a role that is mystical, different than what he's played before, and already set to be made, Swamp Thing would be perfect for Ali.

Protector of the Green and Justice League Dark member Swamp Thing is already set to have a film in DC's God's & Monsters under James Mangold.

Swamp Thing is a monster who protects the "Green" and is often a part of the magical side of the DC universe much like Blade. While this wouldn't be a role where Ali looks as cool as Blade, it would be just as iconic to comic fans.

This could be a mo-cap performance similar to Brainiac that keeps Ali in the DCU as a pillar.

While he is consistently in the DCU, he is a character who likes to be left alone in the swamp, meaning it's not a role Ali needs to reprise often.

This is a monstrous tragic role that Ali could bring real pathos too, and under the guide of a great director like Mangold, Swamp Thing could be a huge win for DC.

Mahershala Ali should be the DCU's Swamp Thing, so both he and DC can make Marvel very angry.

Thank you for reading! If you like this, be sure to follow me on all my socials here! And let me know: Who do you want Mahershala Ali as in the DCU?

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Ellie wasn't born a Halfa

So! Jason just found something weird. Or rather. Someone.

A little girl, no more than 6 or 7, crying behind a dumpster in an alleyway. Now, as unfortunate as it is, this isn't that strange a sight in Gotham. Kids are always running away from home, getting lost, being left homeless after a mugging gone wrong, but this time was different.

Because the kid was glowing.

When he found her hiding behind the Dumpster, a medical gown being the only thing she had to protect herself from thr frigid Gotham Winter, he didn't hesitate to give her his Jacket and take her to his nearest safe house.

(Actually it took a little while to convince her to accept the Jacket, and even longer to get her to agree to being taken to his safe house, but they got there in the end.)

When he had finally gotten her set up in a side room of the Warehouse, with the most comfortable bed and thickest Blankets he could find, he tried asking what had happened.

"Daddy lied." She said. "He said he loved me, but then he made another kid and said he didn't care about me."

And, once again, it was unfortunately not that uncommon to see runaway kids from neglectful homes, but the way she said it raised some flags in his head.

"...and, how did you end up in Gotham?"

"I ran. He said I was a spare, and that scared me."

Well, that was even more horrible than he had anticipated. What kind of monster tells their kid that they're a spare?!

"And, I'm sorry if this is a touchy subject but why are you glowing?"

She just buried her face in the Blankets and shook her head.

"Alright then, that's fine. You can tell me when you're ready, or even not tell me at all, I'll accept either or".

For the next few weeks, Jason juggled running his newly created criminal empire and raking care of the kid. He still hadn't gotten a name out of her, but she said to call her "Dp" instead. 'It's the best I'm gonna get', he thought.

It was only after a few more weeks, right before he was about to begin his Plan of confronting Bruce about the Joker still being alive, that she approached him and agreed to tell him everything. He was actually really glad that she finally seemed to trust him enough to tell him.

"Okay Dp, you can start wherever you want."

"...well, I guess I should start with my name..." She started, "...or rather, my lack of one..."

"What?" Asked Jason in a soft voice.

"I, I don't have a name." She explained, "Daddy never gave me one. He just called me DP-2."

"...what do you mean by two?" Asked Jason.

"It-It's my Experiment Number." She said, stuttering a little, "I'm not a normal person, I'm a Clone. I was made to be daddy's perfect child, but I was just the test run. He said that I wasn't needed after he made DP-3, and that all I was good for was spare parts."

Jason felt his throat dry up. Dp was a Clone? Of who? Who made her? What right did that guy have to reject her?! Who in their right mind would make a Clone and then reject the Clone?! How dare he!

The Pits perked up

He felt the Pits rising a little, but managed to push them down. Dp needed support, not the Pits.

"It's Okay kid." He said, holding her had reassuringly. "It's perfectly okay to be different. I accept you as you are, and I'm sure as hell not gonna abandon you that easily. Or, ever really. You're stuck with me, whether you like it or not."

She giggled, and hugged him. A thoughtful look crossed her face, and she pulled away.

"There is one other thing...you know how I glow sometimes?" She asked.

The Pits felt a sense of dread

Jason felt like he wasn't going to like this. "Yeah?"

"Well, when I said I was meant to be a Clone, I never mentioned who of." She explained slowly. "He's a kid named Danny, and when he was 14, he had an accident where he died and came back as a Half Undead."

No...

Jason really wasn't liking where this was going.

"When Da-Vlad tried to make me, he realized that those powers couldn't be cloned..." She paused here, seemingly gathering the courage to continue. "...they needed to be added afterwards."

NO.

He didn't. He had better not have, for his own Fucking Sake, he had better not have done what Jason thinks he did.

"So one day, he took he down to the Lab, and he put me in a big machine." He voice broke a little. "He locked me in there, and then I think...that I died..."

...

For once, Jason felt completely in tune with the Pits. He was going to Kill that guy.

...

Sorry if this feels a little rushed, I kept going back to add or change parts of it.

Basically, Vlad realized that you can't Clone a Halfa. So, he made a workaround. He just stuck his first Viable Clone into a Portal, and let the machine Kill her. When he realized that it worked, he knew he had no use for Ellie anymore aside from spare parts.

And he told her as much, Vlad is a fucking asshole.

Ellie, of course, got scared and ran away. She ended up in Gotham, and was adopted by Jason right at the start of his Criminal Career.

When Jason finally hears about the rest of his kids' Backstory, he decides that Batman can wait his turn. He needs to go Kill that Vlad Bastard.

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WIPs 🚧 from my comic Starlight Universe ^_^ available only on Patreon! (Featuring Alfred the cat 🐱)

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Marvel’s Halloween Costumes

So, it’s almost October, which also means Halloween is coming up. Who or what do you think Billy would go as? I personally think he would go as Starlight, from The Boys. I think he would pull up in full cosplay, skirt and everything. Let’s say something wacky happens in Fawcett during Halloween too and the Ghost of Halloween pops out of nowhere and stars wreaking havoc and all of a sudden a superhero dressed as a fictional superhero raises their hands and electrocutes the ghost. I can also see Billy either knowing nothing about the show or actually having watched the show. Because if he hasn’t watched it would be funny, but if he has it would be hilarious, because I think Billy would fully go along with the ‘pretending to be in The Boys universe’ thing. (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, go to YouTube and go to the Vought International channel, click any of the vids, then go to the comments and you’ll see what I mean)

Like honestly, I can see an interview like this happening after he defeated the Ghost of Halloween:

Reporter: “Hello, fellow citizens of Fawcett, after our hero’s battle with the Ghost of Halloween, I’ve managed to snag an interview with him! So, Captain Marvel, it appears you’re dressed up for the holiday. Who are you?”

Marvel: “Oh, I’m Starlight, from The Boys.” *Gives a little smile and wave.*

Reporter: “May I ask why you picked her?” *Holds up microphone for Marvel.*

Marvel: “I picked her cause she’s my favorite character from the show, and she has lightning powers like me.” *holds a hand up and let a couple sparks dance around his fingers before putting his hand down* “i actually almost went as Stormfront, not show Stormfront though, comic Stormfront. And if you’ve read the comics or at least seen what he looks like, you’d notice that me and him look pretty alike.” (I’ll show a pic of him at the end) “He actually has a lot a my powers, of course on a smaller scale. But you see, sure, he has most of my powers, his suit also looks a lot like mine but of course, he’s a nazi. He’s literally weaker me if I wore more purple and had Captain Nazi’s personality. So… it was obviously an automatic no.”

(Bro doesn’t know this could get him canceled maybe)

And so yeah. I could see this happening. Also, he found out that he and Stargirl were twinning when he went up to the Watchtower to steal an entire box of Halloween themed cupcakes brought in by Canary. (he’s broke and doesn’t want to get an actual Halloween bucket because he knows the rats in his little hideaway will eat it all. The box holding the cupcakes might slow them down enough so that he can wake up before the rodents get to them)(Starlight is a parody of Stargirl apparently too)

Also, also, I think Freddy would dress up as Brightburn, and I think that every time someone would ask about it, Billy would say something along the lines of, “kids will be kids,” or “he’s being edgy,” or “he’s going through that phase.” As for Mary, I actually have no idea who’d she dress up as but for some reason my mind keeps going to Glitter Lucky or Glitter Peace from Glitter Force so let’s go with one of those. (I think it’d be more likely Glitter Peace cause she has lightning powers)

Also the photo:

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(Penny Snapcube voice) woah they’re bisexual I didn’t know that!

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ㅤ⠀ „  𝓦𝑒𝘯𝘯  𝑖𝑐𝘩  𝑎𝑢𝘤𝘩  𝘴𝘦ℎ𝑟  𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑢͟𝑛͟𝑑͟𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑐͟ℎ  𝘣𝑖𝑛  ,

ㅤ⠀⠀⠀ ㅤ⠀ 𝕳𝘢𝘣  𝘪𝘤𝘩  𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘩  ᴮ̳ᴱ̳ᵀ̳ᴿ̳ᵁ̳ᴳ̳  𝘪𝘮  𝑆𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑛 ⠀.ᐟ  “

part 1 | part 2

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WIP Ask Game: I would very much like anything more you have on Specter of Starlight. It holds a special place in my heart, being the writing through which I discovered your incredible works.

Awwwwww .////. <3

So this scene might change, as I figure out how permanently injured Danny is, as this is VERY late fic, but:

Danny leaned forward, just enough to press his fingertips against the thick acrylic of the window. The cosmos spread out in front of them; millions upon millions of stars stretched out in the swirl of the galaxy. He swallowed thickly, taking in the sight. “Wow.” It took Tim a moment to find his voice. His finger slipped off the handle of the wheelchair to brush over Danny’s shoulder. Just enough touch to ground himself that Danny was there and real and solid. “Whenever you would talk about wanting to see the stars… all I could think about is finding some way to take you up to the Watchtower, to show you this.” “This isn’t your way of telling me I’m dying again, right?” Danny teased. Tim’s fingers twitched reflexively, clenching into the starchy fabric of the medical gown Danny wore for a moment. He made himself relax. Danny had the good grace to look sheepish as he met Tim’s eyes in the reflection of the window with a wry smile. “Too soon?” “Just a little too soon. Give me a few weeks, then you can get back to the death jokes. I’ll even be in on them now.”

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the wembley ac/dc physically made me tweak out and I tweaked out even more when pumping iron came on right after it

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New wip moment 😱had to give my pookie their mohawk back I'm not sorry 🫶

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Stex OC!

He is a Washington, DC metro train (this one, in particular, is the 7000 series), but I haven't quite figured out a name for him yet. He is technically an eclectic train, so think of him as Electra's loser cousin who spends most of his time underground.

(I’m still working on him and will most likely update his design/backstory/personality at some point in the future.)

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"The Very Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber" "Andrew Lloyd Webber's Famous Musicals" "Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical Compilation" and then it doesn't include Starlight Express

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AC/DC

Starlight Express Bochum — 30.06.24 | Performed by Jamie Rose-Jones as Electra