We ’re only four movies in , but there ’s already been a plethora of barbarian and interesting characters introduced in theDCEU . From heroes to villain , there have been some conversant and not - so - familiar names bring to the forefront of this blockbuster franchise .

Naturally , whenJustice Leagueis released later this year , there will be even more individuals added to this ever - growing roll . That said , the DCEU is presently much larger than what we reckon it is and several superheroes and villains have already been sneak in without us even realizing it . While some of them have appeared in promotional material for the various cinema , others have in reality pop up on the CRT screen for us to see .

Now , we ’re not talking about the likes of Jason Todd / Robin and Jimmy Olsen , whom everyone is aware about already . We ’re talk about those hide out gems that longtime sports fan will spot   and question if there ’s more to something than meets the eye ( hint : there is ) .

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With that out of the way , here are the8 Superheroes ( and 7 Villains ) You Did n’t Know Were   Already In The DCEU .

Superhero: Supergirl

No , we ’re not talk about Melissa Benoist’sSupergirlTV serial ;   we ’re talking about an actual DCEU - undivided   Supergirl . Interestingly enough , there have already been two hints that Kara Zor - El exists in this universe .

The first is in the officialMan of Steelprequel comic book that shows Kara ’s arrival on Earth . Her origin take issue slimly from the one we ’re more intimate with and features a server of other Kryptonian characters as well . It ’s an entertaining read and certainly fits mightily into the populace created by Zack Snyder .

The second suggestion of her comportment is actually in theMan of Steelfilm .   When Clark Kent explore the Fortress of Solitude for the first fourth dimension , he come across pods hold preserved life forms , but one of the pod is mysteriously undefendable . It ’s extremely likely that this was Kara ’s seedcase .

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Villain: KGBeast

KGBeast might look like an deficient Bane in the source fabric , but his first cinematic iteration , as portrayed by Callan Mulvey ,   looked far more snazzier . Using his real name , Anatoli Knyazev , inBatman v   Superman : Dawn of Justiceand not wearing a mask or prosthetic gun , the baddie served as Lex Luthor ’s main thug in the flick .

While many citizenry believe that Batman killed him in the notorious warehouse scene , we think his burning will actually be used to factor in in his prosthetic gun and need for a masquerade at a later microscope stage . Remember , no one ever bide dead in the comic Quran man …

The Beast might not be a first - charge per unit scoundrel , but he certainly works well as a secondary adversary or confederate . Here ’s hoping he makes another DCEU show somewhere down the line .

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Superhero: Jenet Klyburn

While Jenet Klyburn might not be a superhero in the strictest sense of the word , she does playact as a conductor of S.T.A.R. Labs and has assisted the likes of Superman and the Teen Titans when they ’ve need her .

Unfortunately , her appearing in the DCEU was so under the radar that you ’d only notice it if you boughtBatman v   Superman : Ultimate Editionand pay close attention to the fresh   scenes .

play by Jena Malone , whom everyone was convince was set to be Barbara Gordon or Carrie Kelley , Klyburn helps Lois Lane scrutinize the paradigm bullet she discover during the battle in Nairomi . In many ways , it ’s the quintessential role for the character , as she does   exactly what we ’d expect   her to do : help .

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That enounce , it ’s expect unlikely that we ’ll ever see Klyburn in this universe again . If her brief few minutes on screen were edit before , we ca n’t suppose her receive a bigger role in the future .

Villain: Riddler

Riddle us this , did you spot the oracular one ’s Easter orchis inBatman v   Superman : Dawn of Justice ?

course , Batman ’s conundrum - get laid enemy   would choose a more intelligent introduction than a mere walk - on cameo . For those with a penetrating middle , though , his trademark interrogation mark is see as the Dark Knight train to do battle with Superman .

While the question gull acts as an indication of the villain ’s bearing in this world , it also serves as rattling tribute to theArkhamgames and the Riddler trophies .

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It ’s been 22 years since we witnessed Jim Carrey ’s portrayal of the Riddler in 1995’sBatman Forever , so it ’s definitely about clock time that the part makes a retort to the DC movie creation . Perhaps he ’ll have a major part to play in Matt Reeves’The Batman ?

Superhero: Orana

From the likes of Artemis to Antiope , many Amazon warrior made their bow in Patty Jenkins’Wonder Woman .

However , there was one Amazon whom many of us missed : Orana . Played by   Mayling Ng , Orana does n’t have a major character in the moving-picture show , yet she ’s part of the battle against the Germans   on the beach of Themyscira .

In the comics , the quality of Orana was a unnerving fighter who challenged and get the better of Diana for the rubric of Wonder Woman . Unfortunately , much like her appearance in the pic , she pass away rather soon and allows Diana to regenerate her form of address .

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Despite drained character often make heaven-sent resurrection in the various laughable book reboots , Orana has stay as dead as a doorknob for many years . That ’s why it was such   a surprise for longtime fan to see her pop up in Jenkins ' film .

Villain: Penguin

WhileJosh Gad has been teasing the internetthat he might be depict Oswald Cobblepot in the DCEU , we ’ve already seen substantiation that the Penguin is a current member of   Batman ’s rogues ' gallery . In fact , he ’s also list as the proprietor of the   legendary Iceberg Lounge , which can be find on Gotham City ’s waterfront .

InTime Out Shortlist Gotham and Metropolis , a two - part Koran that was released to promoteBatman v Superman , there ’s cite of how Oswald opened the club , where it ’s situated , its telephone set phone number , and even its   fictional internet site address ( iceberglounge.got ) .

If you pay close tending to the Comic - ConJustice Leaguetrailer as well , you ’ll listen Alfred say to Bruce , " one misses the daylight when one ’s biggest concerns were exploding , lead - up penguins . " Obviously it ’s a quotation toBatman Returns , but also a steer of the lid to   the old Penguin himself .

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Superhero: Green Lanterns

It ’s safe to say that we will see at least one Green Lantern inJustice League , because   at this point , it would be disappointing if we did n’t . Whether it ’ll be John Stewart or Hal Jordan – orothers   as recent rumors suggest– we ’ll have to wait and see .

Nonetheless , we already know they exist in this world , due to theGreen Lantern Corpsannouncement and Steppenwolf nonchalantly name - fell them in the latestJustice Leaguetrailer .

While John and Hal are all but confirm for the DCEU , it ’ll be challenging to see which other Lanterns make the cut . Could we be go steady the newest Lanterns , Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz , make an appearing as well ? Say what you will about the failedGreen Lanternfilm , but it did take a wide range   of popular Lanterns , so hopefully this universe follow suit .

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Villain: Conduit

This was a eye blink - and - you’ll - fille - it moment inMan of Steel . In one of the flashback scenes , Clark sits in   the truck , reading and waiting for his daddy . Kenny Braverman and some of his friends yank the Boy of Steel out of the vehicle and throw him to the floor .

They taunt and jeopardize him , being typical high-pitched - schooltime supporter .   As Clark is about to lose his cool and punch them to another galaxy , Pa Kent return and the boys   scurry   away .

While he might seem like any other supporter bully , Kenny   is actually known for his history with Clark in Smallville and for go away on to become the supervillain do it as Conduit .

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He might not be reckon a agiotage antagonist for Supes , but his kryptonite - based energy use ability do mean that he can give Clark more than a few headache when he ’s around .

Superhero: Booster Gold

Even thoughGreg Berlanti has suggested that aBooster Goldfilmmight subsist alfresco of the DCEU realm , there ’s anEaster eggreferencing the time - traveling part inMan of Steel , so it would make sentiency for him   to be connected to this universe in   some fashion .

Granted , it ’s only momentary ,   but it ’s still moderately substantial . As General Zod and Superman tear each other to art object , look towards   the Metropolis background and see if you’re able to spot   a hoarding with the familiar logotype of Blaze Comics on it .

If you did n’t know , Blaze Comics is a fictional publishing company in the DC universe that was responsible for for Booster Gold funnies . It was one of the many forms of merchandising that Booster used so he   could have   a well-heeled live from his ego - promotional endeavors .

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Villain: Emmett Vale

When Zack Snyder first plannedBatman v Superman’svillain , an former dearie was Metallo . Ultimately , Snyder go in a unlike direction and cut the antagonist from the script altogether , but that does n’t intend he did n’t throw in a cheeky reference , though .

Look closely and you ’ll see that one of Lex Luthor ’s scientists in the movie is Emmet Vale ( portray by Ralph Lister and with only one T here ) , the humankind better known for creating Metallo . He does n’t have a crucial   part in the story , but it ’s enough to show us that he has cognition of Kryptonians , which is rather pregnant to his fictional character ’s history .

For those who might not be familiar with John Corben ’s shift into Metallo , Corben was a critically wound outlaw who search like he was set to kvetch the pail . However , his life was save by Vale who transplanted Corben ’s genius in a robotic consistence that was powered by a kryptonite heart . Sounds rather painful .

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