‘Legends Of Tomorrow’ wrapped up a stellar second season this week on the CW. The season as a whole was very strong and has shown that a team show can work with the right mix of characters. Executive Producer Phil Klemmer recently stated in an interview that the third season will have new characters. While nothing has been formally announced, it got us thinking about who we’d like to see join the Legends for their third season.
5. Animal Man
We’ve already discussed in detail why we think Buddy Baker deserves his own show. Joining the legends would be a good way for him to get his foot in the door. In the finale, Vixen stated that she would be leaving the team. Buddy would be an ideal replacement for her in terms of powers and temperament.
An Avatar of the Red, Buddy has similar powers to Vixen but doesn’t need a totem to activate them. He can do everything she can and more. As a family man, it would be interesting to watch how he fares aboard the waverider without his wife and children. This would give the writers a chance to bring aboard a more fatherly figure to look out for the team.
Trouble in Paradise?
If Vixen does decide to stay it would be interesting to see the chemistry between the two. In the Animal Man comics, Buddy and Vixen were drawn to each other romantically due to their connection to the Red. The two couldn’t help but have a secret dalliance, an act that caused Buddy to question his own moral compass and the effects his connection to the red had on him. This would be a good way to bring some new relationship drama for Nate and Amaya.
Animal Man and Green Arrow have also worked together in Justice League United. The two shared a strong bromance and a mutual respect. It would be nice to see the softer side of Oliver McQueen and a future crossover episode could highlight the fun these characters have when they’re interacting with each other. Especially after the rough year that Oliver has had.
