The Arrow premiered on The CW all the way back in 2012, Warner Bros. TV has been able to introduce over a dozen superheroes and super-villains from page to screen. The franchise is almost ten years old, and in all that time, The CW has produced more than five Arrowverse spinoffs. Outside The CW, Arrowverse creator Greg Berlanti has also helped bring other DC properties to the small screen on HBO Max, after originally launching three shows on DC Universe.
While there are certainly some DC characters they can't use, the Arrowverse has managed to establish so many heroes at this point that they have also been able to bring in groups from the comics. As with most comic book adaptations, the creators have taken some creative liberties with some of the most popular superhero teams in the Arrowverse. However, it doesn't change the fact that there are more than three super-teams in the Arrowverse right now. Even some of DC's smaller obscurer teams have gotten a chance to be referenced or get fully established within the Arrowverse.
The Arrowverse has also been fortunate to create original team-ups that didn't necessarily begin in the pages of DC Comics. The longer the Arrowverse goes on, the more likely other beloved alliances will get a chance to be portrayed in live-action, whether it be something like Young Justice or Secret Six. From all the that the Arrowverse and DC TV have brought on, which of DC Comics' famous teams have they been able to adapt from the books?
All-Star Squadron
In Arrowverse Multiverse, a minor DC Comics character named Red Bee got name-dropped. During the fifth episode, titled "Hourman and Doctor Mid-Nite," Dr. Mid-Nite's goggles brought up a file on Red Bee, a.k.a. Richard Raleigh. Even though the A.I. wasn't impressed with Red Bee, the fallen's hero was listed as having been part of the All-Star Squadron, another Golden Age superhero group.
Blackhawks
The Arrowverse did its own rendition of the Blackhawks on Arrow and Captain Cold tried to rob one of their armored trucks.
Bat-Family
Even though Batman is not a regular player in the Arrowverse, the Bat-Family team exists on Huntress is also part of that team, alongside Nightwing, Selina Kyle, and Alfred Pennyworth, who the Arrowverse has confirmed to exist through name-drops and Easter eggs. The most recent member to get introduced to Batwoman was Stephanie Brown, mainly known as Spoiler in the comics, while also carrying the Robin and Batgirl mantles.
Doom Patrol
While Crazy Jane, who was part of the second Doom Patrol team in the comics, was also introduced as a main member. Throughout the show's run, Tempest, Negative Woman, Celsius, Dorothy Spinner, Danny the Street, and Mento have also made the jump from to screen.
The Elite
In Supergirl season 4, the Arrowverse got to introduce one of DC Comics' anti-hero teams known as the Elite. While the Arrowverse has only a handful of anti-heroes in general, Supergirl got to feature them for most of the fourth season, primarily with Manchester Black. Despite having similar goals like Supergirl and her allies, the Elite had different methods in fighting injustice. Besides Manchester, the Arrowverse also introduced Menagerie and Hat from the comics, while adding a new character named Mo.
Flash Family
When it comes to The Flash's way of depicting the Flash Family, the DC team has been redefined a bit within the Arrowverse. With Barry Allen as the show's protagonist, The Flash has introduced the majority of heroes and speedsters who are part of the family, with Iris West-Allen, Wally West/Kid Flash, Jay Garrick, Jesse Quick, XS, and Bart Allen/Impulse. However, the Arrowverse's Flash Family is essentially one-half of the S.T.A.R. Labs squad because of the Team Flash, which includes other DC Comics characters like Cisco Ramon, Caitlin Snow, Chester Runk, Allegra Garcia, and more.
Freedom Fighters
Crisis on Earth-X introduced another major DC Comics superhero group as Nazis from Earth-X invaded Earth-1. As the Arrowverse brought all four shows together to fight Nazis, the 2017 crossover brought the Freedom Fighters into the franchise. On Earth-X, the Freedom Fighters consisted of heroes like The Ray, Citizen Cold, Red Tornado, and Winn Schott, who was their general. When Green Arrow, The Flash, Firestorm, White Canary, and Alex Danvers got sent to Earth-X, they came in with the Freedom Fighters and ed forces against the Nazi regime. Their status has been unclear ever since Earth-X got destroyed in Crisis on Infinite Earths, while not making it clear if the Freedom Fighters were resurrected when The Spectre rebooted the Multiverse. Freedom Fighters also existed on Earth-2 as that was the other team Red Bee was part of in that universe.
Green Lantern Corps
Even though they haven't been properly seen on-screen, the Arrowverse has essentially established that the Green Lantern Corps exist in the franchise, including on other Earths. Within the context of Earth-Prime, John Diggle was sent a Green Lantern ring in the Arrow series finale. It is unclear who the ring belonged to before Diggle, but the Green Lantern Corps are out there in the universe either way. Before their world got destroyed, Earth-90's Flash recognized Earth-1 Diggle, commenting that he wasn't wearing a ring like his counterpart on Earth-90.
Legends Of Tomorrow
When existing and confirmed heroes from Arrow and The Flash to allow them to lead their own series. Throughout the show's run, the line-up has changed as older come and go while helping protect the past, present, and future.
Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl season 3 officially brought the Legion of Super-Heroes into the Arrowverse, with Mon-El being established as its founder back in the 30th century. Mon-El created the team after being inspired by everything Supergirl had taught him about heroism. With Mon-El as their leader, the Arrowverse also introduced other like Brainiac 5, Saturn Girl, while name-dropping characters such as Nura Nal, Chameleon, and others. When Brainiac 5 had to stay behind in the 21st century, Winn Schott took over for him and ed the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th century.
