‘Supergirl’ Character to Become DC Comics Vigilante Guardian

‘Supergirl’ Character to Become DC Comics Vigilante Guardian

James Olsen, played by Mehcad Brooks, to take on new superhero alter ego

After the sudden break-up with Kara (Melisa Benoist), James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks) will find new meaning in his life by taking on the role of Guardian, a vigilante from the pages of DC Comics.

Andrew Kreisberg discussed the upcoming development with reporters after a screening of a future “Supergirl” episode.

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The newest masked vigilante brings “Supergirl” closer in tone to her new CW channel-mates on “Arrow” and “The Flash,” and will introduce the similar dilemma of what makes a vigilante a hero and not a criminal, particularly in the titular superhero’s mind.