Tom Welling Stuns as Older Superman in Epic Full Costume - DC Art Reveals Astonishing Comeback!

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Smallville fans are still imagining what Tom Welling's Superman would be up to if the show ever returned, as shown in fan art shared on Instagram.

The fan art extends to potential storylines involving other Smallville actors, Erica Durance portraying Lois Lane, and Michael Rosenbaum reprising his role as Lex Luthor. Despite the unlikelihood of a Smallville revival on The CW, considering the conclusion of the Arrowverse and the network's new direction, there remains a chance for an animated continuation to be created by Welling and Rosenbaum.

New fan art for Smallville envisions Tom Welling reprising his role as an older Clark Kent, otherwise known as Superman. Smallville, one of the most beloved interpretations of Superman, served as a prequel story that chronicled the journey of Krypton's last son becoming the iconic Man of Steel. This series played a crucial role in paving the way for the Arrowverse on The CW, which emerged as the network's subsequent superhero saga following the conclusion of Welling's show in 2011.

Despite Smallville being off the air for more than ten years, fans continue to imagine what Welling's Superman would be up to if the series were to make a comeback. One particular fan, Buffy2Ville, recently shared a collection of fan art on Instagram featuring Welling portraying an older version of the Man of Steel.

The post features various cast members from Smallville and presents potential depictions of what they may look like in a hypothetical continuation. The lineup comprises Erica Durance as Lois Lane, Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, Justin Hartley as the Green Arrow, and Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang.

In addition, Buffy2Ville shared alternative designs of Welling donning the iconic Superman costume, a glimpse that fans only caught sight of briefly in the finale of the Smallville series. Although Welling and Durance reprised their roles in the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event, it was disclosed that Clark had relinquished his powers at some point to establish a family with Lois.

Will A Smallville Revival Ever Happen?

In the era of reboots and revivals, Smallville has been a show that viewers have often speculated about making a return to the small screen. However, with ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, the possibility remains uncertain until these issues are resolved. Additionally, the conclusion of the Arrowverse and the network's new owners heading in a different direction make a Smallville comeback on The CW highly unlikely.

Perhaps the closest fans might come to experiencing a true Smallville revival would be through an animated continuation. Actors Welling and Rosenbaum have been discussing the development of a Smallville animated series for almost two years now, with the involvement of the original show creators. However, no new updates have surfaced regarding its production status, including information on when and where it would be available for viewing.

A revival of Smallville, whether in animation or live-action, would be significant, particularly if it depicts Clark's journey as Superman. It remains uncertain if they would incorporate the Smallville season 11 tie-in comic, showcasing Clark's transformation into Superman, but a revival would likely be successful, especially if it were available on a platform like Max, which would attract more viewers compared to The CW. In the meantime, Smallville fans can enjoy the entire series through home media and streaming, and also explore the season 11 comic series.