Fans of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow can rejoice as the beloved television ensemble has made an unexpected leap into the comic book universe. However, there’s a twist: they are now being pursued by a relentless army determined to eliminate all time travelers.

This startling twist emerges with little forewarning in Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special #1, where a masked superhero seeks assistance from the most formidable heroes in the DC universe. The reveal of the character’s vehicle serves as an immediate connection to the crossover, as it is unmistakably the Waverider, the time machine operated by the Arrowverse’s time-traveling team.

The appearance of the Waverider is just the tip of the iceberg for Legends of Tomorrow enthusiasts, as the true identity of the masked hero represents a crucial clue that will keep fans guessing.

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Explore Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special #1 by Mark Waid, Marc Guggenheim, Cian Tormey, and Romulo Fajardo Jr.

This special edition serves as an integral part of the expansive storyline involving Darkseid and Omega, which is set to propel the Justice League into the colossal DC K.O. fighting tournament. The collaborative writing efforts of renowned authors Mark Waid and Marc Guggenheim, who co-created the Arrowverse, lend a familiar touch to this unexpected crossover.

It is essential to note that while the narrative introduces a new cadre of time-traveling heroes boarding the Waverider, effectively forming a fresh Legends of Tomorrow team, this storyline transcends a mere reboot. The hero, identified only as “Legend,” provides compelling evidence suggesting they have experienced the events of The CW series before stepping into the reality and timeline of DC’s main Earth-1.

The masked hero makes several nods to their past, referencing a collaboration with Jonah Hex (from Season 2, Episode 6), encounters with Gorilla Grodd (from Season 3, Episode 7), and even linking the time-altering Vanishing Point to mortality (the site of Captain Cold’s demise in Season 1, Episode 15).

With these hints, dedicated fans of the Legends of Tomorrow series are left pondering one burning question: now that the characters and their rich history have officially entered the broader DC canon… who among the show’s roster of heroes is concealed beneath the mask?

Unveiling the Identity of the Secret ‘Legend’ From the TV Show’s Cast

Speculations: Nate Heywood, Mick Rory, and Leonard Snart as Possible Candidates for the Masked ‘Legend’

At first glance, the character’s choice to remain anonymous may seem straightforward. Given the complexities of time travel, it opens the door for nearly any existing Justice League hero to eventually assume this time-traveling mantle. The need for secrecy to protect the timeline is a valid concern. However, when asked to reveal their identity amidst so many references to the Arrowverse team, the hero’s response is telling: “Call Me Legend.”

Fans searching for clues about which member of the Legends of Tomorrow cast might be the one behind the mask will find the options to be quite limited, as most hints connect multiple characters and shared experiences. Although Leonard Snart, a.k.a. Captain Cold, seems like a less likely candidate, and the hero’s portrayal does not align well with Mick Rory, a.k.a. Heat Wave, two individuals stand out as the most probable contenders.

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