Id also classify Dr Fates abilities as magical in origin (Ill state now I know NOTHING at all about the character bar what I learned from AJustice). I think the budget actually for this double ep was quite high compared to most Smallville eps. Its definetly though an issue for a show like this , where the character has 'super' powers. Im also not sure that Hawkmans wings were supposed to flap in the smallville version. Again his powers seem to come from his costume.. they are providing the powers.
In the comics, Hawkman's wings flap. In the episode, it's left ambiguous. Although they remain rigid in each given scene, they do appear spread in some and not in others.
Dr. Fate is basically an immortal lord of order--sort of a precursor to Marvel's Dr. Strange---and the idea that the Icicle could kill him like that is a little silly, but I suppose one could say it was fated.
Felon: I believe most of the Heroes tried to stay out of the Public eye. I was a bit perplexed over that line, I assume it meant they never stayed around to claim credit for things, used the cover of night for most of their work etc. Again after some time, even this would of become difficult to cover, which I guess is where the arrests kicked in. Im surprised some of them went willingly however (ie Alan Scott/Green Lantern: Isnt the guy supposed to be the protector of Earth? Cant do that from Prison)
That's a different Green Lantern, but clearly a bunch of flatfoots would be hard-pressed to take him in, along with Jay Garrick (the original Flash), and I couldn't help but notice the Spectre in that portrait. Kinda hard to imprison a guy who's the embodiment of God's wrath. So, in all likelyhood there was more than conventional law enforcement at work.
Now that Smallville has been renewed for a 10th Season (which is amusing in and of itself), we may see more DC material being used. Im surprised nobody has spoke of the Tess Mercer( a character that seems like Davis Bloom to be unterutilised this season) scene re Checkmate. I did not see that at all, because of her once ultimate loyalty to Luthorcorp/Lex.
I think most folks regard Mercy was as a weak placeholder for Lex. She's inspired by Luthor's chauffeur from the WB cartoon. Eventually, they'll pick an actor to replace Michael Rosenbaum, and she'll be toast.
However, the references to Amanda Waller, the Suicide Squad, and the coming apocalypse (i.e. Apokolips) certainly pique interest.
Yeah, the 10 seasons thing is ridiculous.
"You have a great destiny ahead of you! You'll launch a new era of heroism!"
"I'm 33, and I've already faced every major villain I could have ever had. Can we just get me into tights before abs totally give out?"
