It’s a Smallville World … part two!

Previously on my ‘It’s a Smallville World’ post, I wrote about some of the main characters to appear throughout the series. Obviously, there are far more characters than those I wrote about last time, so this time, I’m going to concentrate on the different heroes who have made an appearance and helped our hero, Clark Kent…

The first hero I’m writing about, is, if my memory serves me right, the first hero to meet Clark, Bart Allen, codename Impulse, played by Kyle Gallner. Super speed is what helps this character along, and in our first meeting Bart also helped himself to other people’s belongings too, including Jonathan Kent’s wallet when Bart saved him from an out of control truck. Still, I think he thought better of petty theft and became a good partner in the fight against those who didn’t have the best interest of other people in their minds.

Next on my list is Aquaman, AC short for Arthur Curry, played by Alan Ritchson. Clark didn’t seem particularly keen on this newcomer to start off with, but they soon joined forces and became good friends. AC helped Lois out after a little swimming accident where she hit her head whilst diving in Crater Lake. Clark came to AC’s help when he was snared by Lex Luther who was performing a top secret test which was causing the deaths of scores of aquatic creatures. Lois commented that she has met plenty of men intent on ruling the world, but never anyone intent on saving it. Although, obviously to us, she was wrong.

I’ve mentioned this hero before, but he must get another mention. Green Arrow, Oliver Queen, played by Justin Hartley. In later series, Oliver became a series regular, and was involved with quite a few stories where he needed to help Clark or Clark needed to help him. He is actually a good addition to the band of heroes being built up in Smallville, although he was given a run for his money by the appearance of Hawkman, Carter Hall, played by Michael Shanks.

Zatanna is the next hero on this list. The maid of magic, played by Serinda Swan. She caused a bit of confusion swapping Chloe’s life with Lois’s looks, and then causing Clark to forget all about his abilities. It was fun watching Erica Durance play Chloe’s character.

Zan and Jayna, the Wondertwins are next. Played by David Gallagher and Allison Scagliotti. These two have the ability to shapeshift into any form of water (Zan) and any animal (Jayna) by touching their hands and ‘activating’ their powers. Unfortunately, their existence came to the forefront after they were trying to help ‘The Blur’ (as Clark’s fast moving super alter ego has been named by Lois) and they caused more embarrassment than help. They eventually came good though.

And there’s more. But that’s for next time!