‘Arrow’: Fan Theories Abound After Show Name-Drops an Iconic DC Character

[Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers about Thursday’s episode of Arrow.]

In Thursday night’s all-new episode of Arrow, another famous DC character was mentioned by the Green Arrow himself, and fans are freaking out. Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) gathered news reporters for a press conference in Star City to clear up some rumors.

Firstly, no, he’s not the Green Arrow (sureeeee) because how can he be mayor of such a great city by day, and then dress up as an evil-fighting vigilante by night. And secondly, that leaked photo was clearly doctored.

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But what fans are chatting about online is how Queen called out fellow billionaire Bruce Wayne in neighboring Gotham City.

Mayor by day. Hero by night. Stream the #Arrow premiere before tomorrow’s new episode on The CW: https://t.co/zCi32rKGdv pic.twitter.com/2cEQUQbTFk

— Arrow (@CW_Arrow) October 18, 2017

To which Gotham replied slyly:

Bruce Wayne was still in #Gotham last time we checked. https://t.co/gK0PIgYAZR

— Gotham (@Gotham) October 18, 2017

Some eagle-eyed fans are loving this potential crossover.

One user wrote:

This has to be a sign for a crossover eventually! Supergirl dropped hints of Batman and The Flash dropped the Wayne Tech easter egg.

— Michael A. Salamone (@awayashes) October 18, 2017

Another said:

Supergirl and Arrow have now referenced Batman and Bruce Wayne…..now let’s get a CW Batman!

— Matt Whelan (@MrWhelan96) October 18, 2017

This fan demands the crossover:

Bruce Wayne aka Batman gets a name drop in the new episode of Arrow so if he doesn’t cameo in season 6 I’m gonna riot.

— The Snarky Scotsman (@Snarky_Scotsman) October 19, 2017

So could something be brewing between FOX and the CW?

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