(The Hollywood Reporter) The lesbian superhero will first appear in The CW’s ‘Arrow’-verse crossover in December, with development on a potential series of her own already underway. As has become standard practice, The CW and producers Warner Bros. TV have unveiled an early look at their next superhero in costume: Ruby Rose as Batwoman. On Tuesday, the first image (seen below) of the Orange Is the New Black alum
suited up as the iconic superhero was released as star Rose reports to work in Vancouver. The costume was designed by four-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, who was also behind the spandex creations for Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl. Out actress Rose will play the lesbian superhero, who will first appear in the Dec. 9 DC crossover event, with Arrow-verse mastermind Greg Berlanti plotting a stand-alone series revolving around the character. READ MORE