Let’s face it: the masses will probably never get tired of superhero comic-to-screen adaptions. Sure, we will complain when the eighth Iron Man movie uses Tony Stark’s anti-hero personality as a driving plot factor and the same sarcastic humor yet again, but I’m sure as heck going to go see it anyway. And I bet it’s going to be awesome, hilarious and have lots of kickin’ robot suit fights. But in-between the same-old formulas of familiar heros, it is nice to get a breath of fresh air and see some newbies come to the screen.

Of these newcomers, the one I have seen the most hype for is Deadpool. After some test footage was leaked, rumored to be starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular hero, Internet reaction of total fan support gave Marvel they push they needed to follow through with the plan to make a Deadpool movie, according to CNN. I’m not surprised that fans on the Internet reacted so positively to the leak. While cinematic release is usually what skyrockets a hero to stardom, Deadpool is already incredibly popular, despite only mainly appearing in actual comics. The comics, targeted towards a more young adult audience, are known for fourth-wall-breaking asides and quirky, sarcastic humor. I’m sure Marvel is hoping to emulate the success they experienced with “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which was also an untraditional superhero movie aimed at the teenager and twenties age range. “Deadpool”‘s release date has been set for Friday, Feb. 12, 2016.

On the DC side of the coin, we can expect to see a heroine not shown on screen since 1984: Supergirl. CBS has placed an order for a series starring Superman’s cousin, who has the same powers and weakness as him, although a release date has not been set. I am quite excited to see a female superhero have a series of her own, and I really hope that the show turns out enjoyable. Since my dad is a big fan of DC comics, I watched a lot of Batman cartoons growing up, and along with pretending to be a princess, I would also fancy being Batgirl from time to time. It’s important for young girls to see a super heroine in media as the star of her own series, not just a sexy sidekick. I would love to see modern movies or shows for Wonder Woman, Black Widow or Catwoman, but it seems that Supergirl has beat them all to the punch. I hope her series sets a good example for any future heroines on screen.

Lastly, a different new DC series has just started. “Gotham,” which aired its pilot on Monday, Sept. 22, does not feature a new hero, but rather a different perspective on a common hero’s world. The idea behind the series is to act as a prequel to Batman’s hero-dom, focusing on the investigation of the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents. I am most excited to see adolescent versions of Gotham’s infamous super villains. Origin stories of villains are as interesting, if not even more interesting than hero origin stories. Plus, look how cute little Catwoman is.

I plan to watch my recording of the “Gotham” pilot over the long weekend, and keep up with news on “Deadpool” and “Supergirl” as they develop. Here’s to hoping that these fresh faces will provide the variety that the current cinematic superhero market needs.