Mehcad Brooks is the first black Jimmy Olsen that we’ve ever seen on screen. Although race-bending is a problem for some, the character fits him like a glove.

If you aren’t watching Supergirl, you’re slipping. The Flash and Arrow‘s sister show in CW’s DC television universe is great. The network has done a very good job of working characters into roles that allow them to be support heroes.

And now, Jimmy will join the ranks as Guardian.

Knock knock. Guess who? #theguardian #jamesolsen #supergirl #cw #dccomics

A photo posted by Mehcad Brooks (@mehcadbrooks) on Oct 11, 2016 at 3:40pm PDT

In the Golden Age comic book universe, Guardian is Jim Harper, a police officer-turned-vigilante at night. Guardian doesn’t posses any powers himself, but he does have a golden shield that is virtually indestructible and very strong. Other characters to don the role are Mal Duncan of the Teen Titans, and Jake Jordan, a former police officer with a checkered past. There are also story lines where Guardian is just a clone of Harper from something called Project Cadmus.

Nevertheless, Jimmy Olsen will somehow assume the role in season 2 of the show. We’ll have to wait and see for the particulars. All that really matters right now is that it’s happening and it’s lit.

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