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[ReiGun]

What kind of relationship does Barry have with this Captain Cold fellow? He's often mentioned in conjunction with Flash.

Captain Cold is often the de facto leader of the Rogues, a group of Flash villains. Originally, he forms the group when he and the other villains realize they don't stand a chance against the Flash alone. Over time, they become a surrogate family to one another. The whole thing is that they are a band of thieves with a code of honor. Cold and his boys are not insane or want to take over the world like other villains; they're blue collar types who just want to make money and get on with their lives. They watch each other's backs and have a no kill policy; they'll flat out abandon a job if it puts innocent lives in danger. They won't even kill the Flash, despite knowing that they could do it with a team effort.

I haven't read much Flash stuff, but I love the Rogues in everything I've seen them in and they're a big reason I'm excited for this show.

 

[dubq]

What kind of relationship does Barry have with this Captain Cold fellow? He's often mentioned in conjunction with Flash.

He's one of Flash's main arch-enemies/rogues.

Captain Cold is often the de facto leader of the Rogues, a group of Flash villains. Originally, he forms the group when he and the other villains realize they don't stand a chance against the Flash alone. Over time, they become a surrogate family to one another. The whole thing is that they are a band of thieves with a code of honor. Cold and his boys are not insane or want to take over the world like other villains; they're blue collar types who just want to make money and get on with their lives. They watch each other's backs and have a no kill policy; they'll flat out abandon a job if it puts innocent lives in danger. They won't even kill the Flash, despite knowing that they could do it with a team effort.

lol tell that to

Spoiler

Bart Allen

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Captain Cold is often the de facto leader of the Rogues, a group of Flash villains. Originally, he forms the group when he and the other villains realize they don't stand a chance against the Flash alone. Over time, they become a surrogate family to one another. The whole thing is that they are a band of thieves with a code of honor. Cold and his boys are not insane or want to take over the world like other villains; they're blue collar types who just want to make money and get on with their lives. They watch each other's backs and have a no kill policy; they'll flat out abandon a job if it puts innocent lives in danger. They won't even kill the Flash, despite knowing that they could do it with a team effort.

I haven't read much Flash stuff, but I love the Rogues in everything I've seen them in and they're a big reason I'm excited for this show.

That actually sounds like the perfect group of villains for the more lighthearted and whimsical Barry.

Spoiler

I guess Thawne will be the one who brings the darkness to the series.

 

[ReiGun]

lol tell that to

Spoiler

Bart Allen

Everybody gets one! lol

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Woah Danielle is a good fit for this show. I really hope they knoxk Patty's casting out of the park....

 

[Cornballer]

- Deadline: Candice Patton Cast In CW Pilot ‘The Flash’

EXCLUSIVE: Candice Patton (The Game) has been cast opposite Grant Gustin and Jesse L. Martin in the CW pilot The Flash, based on the DC comic. The project, from Warner Bros TV and Berlanti Productions, is an origin story about Barry Allen aka The Flash (Gustin), a Central City assistant police forensics investigator who arrives in Starling to look into a series of unexplained robberies that may have a connection to a tragedy in his past. Patton, repped by Stone Manners Salners Agency and Cirrincione & Associates, will play Iris West, Allen’s fast-talking, quick-witted best friend who is also the daughter of Detective West (Martin), who serves as a surrogate father to Barry. Patton joins recently cast Rick Cosnett and Danielle Panabaker.

 

[Malvingt2]

She is beautiful.

 

[gazele]

So does that mean Wally west (if he shows up, and since johns is on this that's probably a big no) will be black?

Donald glover would be awesome for that or miles morales (?) ultimate spider man, basically Donald glover should be a super hero

 

[Miles Quaritch]

- Deadline: Rick Cosnett & Danielle Panabaker To Co-Star In CW Pilot ‘The Flash’

Woah, they've already cast

Spoiler

Eddie Thawne aka Prof Zoom?

Didn't think we'd be seeing him until much later, but it makes sense with everything we saw during the explosion scene in Arrow...

 

[Penguin]

- Deadline: Candice Patton Cast In CW Pilot ‘The Flash’

She is stunning!

 

[Blader]

- Deadline: Candice Patton Cast In CW Pilot ‘The Flash’

Good god.

Still not sure how I feel about Grant Gustin as Barry though...he seemed too much like Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker.

 

[DaveH]

She looks different in this picture:

Photoshop or?

Either way, she's lovely and I'm glad Smallville set the welcome precedent of replacing red-heads with hot non-Caucasian actors while remaining a strong franchise. A beautiful woman is going to be embraced just like Kruek was. That said, I still have a thing for red heads and wonder when or if we'll see one again in an on-going.

 

[dubq]

Good god.

Still not sure how I feel about Grant Gustin as Barry though...he seemed too much like Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker.

I'm p.sure that's what they're going for.

 

[Cornballer]

One more casting now from THR: CW's 'Flash' Adds Broadway Player in Super-Smart Role

Carlos Valdes will play the series regular role of Cisco Ramon, a mechanical engineering genius and the youngest member of the team of scientists at STAR Labs. Born in a lower-income family, Cisco's brains and talent helped him reach his potential. He is loyal and eager and provides the comic relief in contrast to his stiff co-workers. Best part: He is as much of a comic book fanboy as Barry.

 

[Funky Papa]

Central City is starting to look like Minority Central.

That's not a complain, BTW.

 

[fallengorn]

Central City going to be stockpiled with superpowers?

 

[Nesotenso]

So how is a Flash TV show going to affect a Justice league movie? No Flash for Justice league?

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

He's one of Flash's main arch-enemies/rogues.



lol tell that to

Spoiler

Bart Allen

Everybody gets one! lol

there was actually a lot of fallout and problems after that happened.

She is average for a CW show!

fixed for you.

Spoiler

not really

So how is a Flash TV show going to affect a Justice league movie? No Flash for Justice league?

those days are done at WB.

 

[Byronic Hero]

I'm liking all these castings so far. There are more people of color on this show than most of the shows I watch combined. I love that.

 

[ISOM]

She looks different in this picture:

Photoshop or?

Either way, she's lovely and I'm glad Smallville set the welcome precedent of replacing red-heads with hot non-Caucasian actors while remaining a strong franchise. A beautiful woman is going to be embraced just like Kruek was. That said, I still have a thing for red heads and wonder when or if we'll see one again in an on-going.

And people were saying where are all the wm/bw couples on tv. Right in front of your face is where. And not a side character couple either.

 

[Memento Mori]

One more casting now from THR: CW's 'Flash' Adds Broadway Player in Super-Smart Role

Spoiler

Vibe

is in the show now? Interesting.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

She looks different in this picture:

Photoshop or?

Either way, she's lovely and I'm glad Smallville set the welcome precedent of replacing red-heads with hot non-Caucasian actors while remaining a strong franchise. A beautiful woman is going to be embraced just like Kruek was. That said, I still have a thing for red heads and wonder when or if we'll see one again in an on-going.

Goddamn.

 

[Ripclawe]

she loves the selfie....

http://instagram.com/p/jfO0wlRbyz/

and she is thanking the Flash Fans

https://twitter.com/candicekp

 

[Penguin]

This pic has been making the rounds as a potential costume, but take it with a giant grain of salt

 

[Funky Papa]

Not half bad, but who knows how could it look IRL.

 

[DieH@rd]

Visor.... is little controversial choice. But also realistic.

That's the best solution for protecting eyes at fast speeds, but did he ever used that in comics?

 

[MHWilliams]

This pic has been making the rounds as a potential costume, but take it with a giant grain of salt

Looks great. Feeling the visor more than a full cowl with mask.

 

[Penguin]

Visor.... is little controversial choice. But also realistic.

That's the best solution for protecting eyes at fast speeds, but did he ever used that in comics?

Naw
But makes sense

Protects eyes

And for... practical purposes allows him to act with his full face for the most part

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

she loves the selfie....

http://instagram.com/p/jfO0wlRbyz/

and she is thanking the Flash Fans

https://twitter.com/candicekp

Goddamn.

This pic has been making the rounds as a potential costume, but take it with a giant grain of salt

I like this A LOT.

 

[Clevinger]

This pic has been making the rounds as a potential costume, but take it with a giant grain of salt

where'd you find that?

 

[Funky Papa]

I want a Power Girl cameo because of reasons.

 

[Tucah]

That's not half bad.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

It's from this: http://tiguybou.deviantart.com/art/The-Flash-402658519
It's pretty good. Wish this was real.

 

[BlackNMild2k1]

This pic has been making the rounds as a potential costume, but take it with a giant grain of salt

The suit looks good, but does Grant Gustin have what it takes to fill out a full body suit like that?

 

[Joni]

The suit looks good, but does Grant Gustin have what it takes to fill out a full body suit like that?

 

[Messypandas]

Captain Cold is often the de facto leader of the Rogues, a group of Flash villains. Originally, he forms the group when he and the other villains realize they don't stand a chance against the Flash alone. Over time, they become a surrogate family to one another. The whole thing is that they are a band of thieves with a code of honor. Cold and his boys are not insane or want to take over the world like other villains; they're blue collar types who just want to make money and get on with their lives. They watch each other's backs and have a no kill policy; they'll flat out abandon a job if it puts innocent lives in danger. They won't even kill the Flash, despite knowing that they could do it with a team effort.

I haven't read much Flash stuff, but I love the Rogues in everything I've seen them in and they're a big reason I'm excited for this show.

Nice. I like the sound of that. I really like Flash' personality on the cartoon show. He was a goof - the comic relief - but he also had a humanity when trying to reason with villains which chracaters like Batman rarely let slip. Hope they have something like this in the show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSQ-h_2WGkw

 

[Penguin]

It's from this: http://tiguybou.deviantart.com/art/The-Flash-402658519
It's pretty good. Wish this was real.

Gotcha

Well disappointing, but thanks!

 

[BlackNMild2k1]

Damn, he needs to come back to Starling and get on the Queen workout plan w/ Oliver and Sarah. His abs are so lopsided, he needs a coach to make sure he works evenly and symmetrically.

 

[Anticitizen One]

I think it's a mistake to make Iris West black. It's so stupid to change the race of a character. Why not just create a brand new love interest instead? I would be pissed if they change Linda's race if she ever shows up.

 

[ReiGun]

Damn, he needs to come back to Starling and get on the Queen workout plan w/ Oliver and Sarah. His abs are so lopsided, he needs a coach to make sure he works evenly and symmetrically.

Bruh needs to get on that salmon ladder.

she loves the selfie....

http://instagram.com/p/jfO0wlRbyz/

and she is thanking the Flash Fans

https://twitter.com/candicekp

This woman could have everything I own and a few vital organs if she so desired.

 

[BlackNMild2k1]

I think it's a mistake to make Iris West black. It's so stupid to change the race of a character. Why not just create a brand new love interest instead? I would be pissed if they change Linda's race if she ever shows up.

It's worked out well for Kingpin (Daredevil movie), Lex Luthor (DCAU) & Nick Fury (Ultimate Marvel & MCU). No reason it won't be the same here. Race is not something that defines most characters. It changes nothing about who they are, just how they look.

Would it have really mattered if The Joker was hispanic? or if Aquaman was actually an Islander or Bruce Banner was Half Asian?

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

I never understood why the Flash was portrayed (in some comics) as a buffed up beefcake. To me (kinetic) speed goes hand in hand with super high metabolism, burning lots of calories and a lean physique.

It's worked out well for Kingpin (Daredevil movie), Lex Luthor (DCAU) & Nick Fury (Ultimate Marvel & MCU). No reason it won't be the same here. Race is not something that defines most characters. It changes nothing about who they are, just how they look.

Would it have really mattered if The Joker was hispanic? or if Aquaman was actually an Islander or Bruce Banner was Half Asian?

Just out of curiosity, what ethnicity do you think Lex Luthor (DCAU) is?

 

[Wingfan19]

It's worked out well for Kingpin (Daredevil movie), Lex Luthor (DCAU) & Nick Fury (Ultimate Marvel & MCU). No reason it won't be the same here. Race is not something that defines most characters. It changes nothing about who they are, just how they look.

Would it have really mattered if The Joker was hispanic? or if Aquaman was actually an Islander or Bruce Banner was Half Asian?

Lex was not black in the DCAU. Neither was Harvey Dent. Bruce Timm always wondered why fans would ask that, but he admitted that he probably made their skin tone a shade too darker than he intended.

 

[dubq]

Damn, he needs to come back to Starling and get on the Queen workout plan w/ Oliver and Sarah. His abs are so lopsided, he needs a coach to make sure he works evenly and symmetrically.

This post p.much sums up what is wrong with this thread and the Arrow thread.

 

[Nesotenso]

It's worked out well for Kingpin (Daredevil movie), Lex Luthor (DCAU) & Nick Fury (Ultimate Marvel & MCU). No reason it won't be the same here. Race is not something that defines most characters. It changes nothing about who they are, just how they look.

Would it have really mattered if The Joker was hispanic? or if Aquaman was actually an Islander or Bruce Banner was Half Asian?

when did that happen? I always thought he was white. Candace is really pretty. Having said that I really prefer having my favorite characters not being racebent. Heimdal? no issue. Someone like Spidey or Daredevil or Batman? no I don't want to see that. same goes for female Doom. That is a terrible idea.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

when did that happen? I always thought he was white. Candace is really pretty. Having said that I really prefer having my favorite characters not being racebent. Heimdal? no issue. Someone like Spidey or Daredevil or Batman? no I don't want to see that. same goes for female Doom. That is a terrible idea.

Iris West has a fan base?

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Some of the main comic book characters have been a particular ethnicity for so long (nearly 80 years for Superman) that it'd be weird for them to be anything else.

 

[BlackNMild2k1]

(DCAU) Lex always looked and sounded Black to me.
Maybe he wasn't intended that way, but he sure looked it.

Yeah, you're right, he was obviously very white.... my bad.

 

[ReiGun]

Iris West has a fan base?

Don't you know? Of all the poor man's Lois Lane characters, she's the choicest!

(DCAU) Lex always looked and sounded Black to me.
Maybe he wasn't intended that way, but he sure looked it.


Yeah, you're right, he was obviously very white.... my bad.

He's just a really tan white dude. But you aren't the only person who thought he was black. I know I did.

 

[BlackNMild2k1]

He's just a really tan white dude. But you aren't the only person who thought he was black. I know I did.

And all these years I thought DC was being really progressive and making Best Lex, Black Lex.