Retro-Superhero Magic: Smallville Art Transforms Superman, Lois Lane & Lex Luthor into 80s Icons!

Summary

Smallville, a beloved Superman prequel series, paved the way for the Arrowverse and is still highly regarded by fans.

Smallville briefly returned during the 2019 Arrowverse crossover event, sparking hope among fans for a future continuation. Although a reboot seems unlikely, there is potential for a revival or animated sequel series. However, this may encounter challenges such as delays or possible cancellation due to ongoing strikes and the establishment of DC Studios.

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Produced in the early 2000s, Smallville reimagined Clark Kent's story with new artwork depicting Superman, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor as if the show had been made in the 1980s. Smallville has earned a special place in the hearts of DC TV show fans and is widely regarded as the ultimate Superman prequel series. Moreover, Smallville's success paved the way for the Arrowverse, which followed as a direct superhero continuation on The CW after Smallville concluded in 2011.

In 2019, Smallville was briefly revived during the Arrowverse's crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths, with Tom Welling and Erica Durance returning to portray their respective characters. Ever since this memorable cameo, Smallville enthusiasts have yearned for the show to return and continue in some form or another.

Smallville fans have considered how the show would have turned out if it had premiered earlier, despite debuting in 2001. One fan, known as Buffy2Ville, recently showcased on Instagram their creative artwork portraying Smallville with a 1980s aesthetic. The series of images includes characters such as Clark played by Welling, Lois portrayed by Durance, Lex acted by Rosenbaum, Lana Lang played by Kreuk, and Oliver Queen portrayed by Hartley.

Could A Smallville Reboot Ever Happen?

Smallville is unlikely to receive a complete overhaul due to its unique significance as one of the few superhero shows during its time. Rebooting a ten-season series and retelling Clark's origin story may come across as cheap and desperate. However, there is a possibility of a revival or sequel series. Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum have been collaborating on an animated version that continues after season 10. Currently in the development stages, progress is hindered due to ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. Additionally, it is unclear if the launch of DC Studios has affected the potential Smallville animated series, causing delays or even cancellation.

Warner Bros. has a high chance of bringing back Smallville, given its immense popularity. The show's dedicated audience was evident through the success of the season 11 tie-in comic by DC Comics, which was rare for a Warner Bros. TV show to continue in comic format. Whether Smallville returns in live-action or animation remains to be seen, only time will tell.