DC's New Supergirl Art Accidentally Features an Obscure Star Wars Character
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Official DC merchandise for the upcoming Supergirl movie accidentally features an obscure Star Wars alien from a deleted scene in The Last Jedi, highlighting a mixup in reference materials given to the artist.
When major studios launch promotional merchandise for upcoming theatrical releases, fans usually expect high levels of polish and strict quality control. DC Studios recently missed the mark in a hilarious fashion. A piece of official art meant to promote the upcoming Supergirl movie ended up featuring a deep cut alien from the Star Wars universe, specifically Lexo Sooger from a deleted scene in The Last Jedi. The artwork is part of a limited edition collection on the official DC shop featuring illustrations by Bilquis Evely.
The print, titled Across the Galaxy, depicts Kara Zor-El alongside various alien passengers. One of those background figures turned out to be the Dor Namethian masseur and former assassin instead of Screecher, an alien set to appear in the new Supergirl film. Reports indicate that the mixup happened because an artist was given the wrong reference material during production, highlighting a classic wires crossed moment in studio outsourcing. Polygon originally reported on this bizarre crossover, noting that the $119.95 metal print remains on sale while fans continue to marvel at the studio slipup. 柏 This kind of mixup is rare, but it is not entirely unprecedented in the comic and entertainment space. Similar production errors have happened at Marvel, where artists occasionally pull incorrect reference assets when working under tight deadlines. For modern players and pop culture fans who spend time dissecting every frame of a trailer or tracking digital drops in creator spaces, seeing a Star Wars background extra sneak into DC canon is the kind of internet moment that fuels community Discord channels for days.
Tags: DC Comics, Star Wars, Supergirl, Movies, Polygon
Original article: Polygon