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  • Here's why it's still difficult for Smallville to crossover with Crisis on Infinite Earths. 1 / 8

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  • Smallville ran for 10 years and was the iconic predecessor to the Arrowverse. 2 / 8

    Smallville Tom Welling Superman Poster Vertical TLDR

  • Crisis will already have two Supermen: Tyler Hoechlin and Brandon Routh, who will play Kingdom Come Superman. 3 / 8

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  • Smallville has a lot of actors and characters who directly conflict with Supergirl. 4 / 8

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  • The Smallville actors may also be reluctant to reprise their old roles. 5 / 8

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  • They would also have to explain Chloe Sullivan's absence, which would be a challenge. 6 / 8

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  • The Arrowverse has purposely done the opposite of Smallville's 'no tights, no flights' policy. 7 / 8

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  • Crisis would also not give Smallville a lot of screen time, and fans don't want to see that Earth destroyed. 8 / 8

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