The animated universe of DC continues to grow with independent projects such as Starfire, My Adventures with Green Lantern and DC Superpowers
Elseworlds Universe in Animation
Through the threads, the director and the DC Studios co-n Star fire Will be part of Elseworldsthe editorial line in which films such as The Batman (2022) Y Joker (2019). This means that the series You will have the creative freedom to explore your universewithout adapting to the rest of the stories of the stories.
The seal Elseworlds DC is a perfect platform for projects that break with the main continuity And allow the reinterpretations of iconic characters. Batman and Joker have already shone with this formulaAnd now it is Starfire’s turn and other animated productions focused on a younger audience.
Furthermore Star fire, DC has announced two other animated series:
- My adventures with green lanternthat will follow a youth version of the hero of Esmeralda.
- DC superpowersfocused on the adventures of characters more accessible to children.
Being series within Elseworlds, it is likely that they have a clearer and casual tonemoving away from the epic tone of the film DCU.
What will the series face with?
The story of Star fire will explore the origins of the characterone of the most loved heroines of Teen titans. According to the first details revealed, the plot He will focus on his first steps as a space adventurerAfter finding a ship on your native planet, TamaranAnd use it to explore the galaxy.
But it will not be only: The series will introduce a various group of charactersincluded:
- SquashA space motorcyclist.
- FernA lover of nature with special skills.
- Princess Amethyst De GeworldA powerful magician.
The first descriptions suggest that Star fire will offer a mixture of Action, humor and space tripswith elements that affect how Surfish colored nebulas or saving spatial dolphins.
The project is Produced by Josie Campbell and Brianne Drouhardeven if still It does not have an official release date.
One of the most loved heroines of DC
From his first appearance in the comics, Starfire has become an essential character of the DC universehighlighting for his charisma, courage and a story of origin that makes him unique. Created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez in 1980debuted in DC Comics Presents #26 as part of the Teen titansA group with which he starred in some of the most iconic stories of the publisher. Its origin as Tamaranica princess in exile and her struggle to find her place on earth have been a key aspects of its development.
Unlike other DC space heroes such as Superman or Green Lantern, Starfire was not born with the responsibility of protecting othersBut his path was more personal and full of discoveries. His strong character and his ability to channel the stellar energy were made by one of the most loved heroines both in comics and animated adaptations.
Starfire could go to the DCU?
While Star fire Will not be part of the DC cinematographic universe, that It does not mean that the character cannot appear in the future. During the announcement of the new projects, Gunn and Safran said they could consider a film of Teen titans Within the DCU.
In fact, the script of this possible film could already be in the development phase. According to the voices, Ana Nogueirascreenwriter of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, he worked in a draft scriptSomething that Gunn recognized but without confirming the concrete plans:
“Ana was very enthusiastic about the idea and gave us an incredible script. He is still polishing him, but it’s not a finite script “Gunn explained.
If DC Studios decides to advance with a movie from Teen titanswe could see a Starfire in real action Coexist with its animated version in Elseworlds. The animated series promises He brings new adventures for the Tamaranian princesswith a fresh and random approach that Will adapt perfectly to the Elseworlds universe. Will it be the beginning of a new era for the DC animation?