Characters from the DC comics

Below is a list of characters who originally appeared in the DC comics multiverse prior to the episode's airing, by appearance.

Arrow
Characters first appearing in Arrow:

Comic book tie-in characters

 * 1) Khem-Adam ("Following")
 * 2) Ravan Nassar ("Haunted") *
 * 3) Lyle Bolton ("Assurances")

Novel tie-in characters

 * 1) Father Trigon/The Devil ("Arrow - Vengeance")

Referenced characters
Notes:
 * 1) Thea is based on the comic book character, Mia Dearden, the second person to take on the mantle of Green Arrow's sidekick, Speedy, and the first to be a female. Though the name "Thea Queen" originates from the show.
 * 2) Even though Laurel is the actual version of Black Canary in Arrow, her younger sister, Sara Lance, who is an original character specifically created for the show and was previously knows as "The Canary", is also based in part on the same character. Sara is also a version of another comic book character, the White Canary.
 * 3) Felicity's codename had been used in the comics only once, but by another character. It was recently introduced as "Overwatch-One", the code name of Terry Sloan in Earth 2: Society series.
 * 4) Even though Malcolm is the actual version of Merlyn in Arrow, Tommy Merlyn, who is in part an original character specifically created for the show, is also based on the same character.
 * 5) Even though the character originates from the comics, his real name remained unknown. Unlike the comics, on the show he is given a real name, Winnick Norton.
 * 6) In the comics, Isabel is also known as "The Queen". Ravager, which is the alias she is informally given on the show, is the alter ego of several comic book characters, most of them related to Slade Wilson.
 * 7) Sebastian's parents are both based on comic book characters as well. Sebastian Sangre is based in part on Sebastian Blood VIII who is the father of Sebastian Blood IX. Sangre means blood in Spanish. Maya Resik is based in part on Mother Mayhem. Both women who adopted the title, Anna Resik and May Bennett, were mothers of different Sebastian Bloods.
 * 8) Sin's real first name on the show has been revealed to be Cindy with her last name being still unknown. In the comics, her name is Cynthia and she got the surname "Lance" after she got adopted by Black Canary.
 * 9) Richard is based on The Seattle Slasher, an otherwise unnamed serial killer from the mini-series Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters, who had victimized prostitutes and encountered Oliver Queen, who was then residing in Seattle rather then Star City.
 * 10) Steelgrave is seemingly based on a minor Green Arrow foe, Professor Steelgraves (first name unknown), who is also mainly a weapon smuggler.
 * 11) Werener Zytle is the name of Count Vertigo in Prime Earth DC Comics continuity. However, in the previous New Earth continuity, the character's name was Werner Vertigo, which fits with the drug dealer from Arrow known as Count Vertigo. Dr. Webb also impersonated the Count, and can thus be considered a separate version of the character.
 * 12) Even though his first name was changed to "Curtis" for the show, he is based on the comic book superhero Michael Holt, the second Mr. Terrific.
 * 13) In the comics, Evelyn Crawford is an associate of Black Canary, who served as a member of the Birds of Prey, under the alias Starling. Artemis is the name of several characters in the DC canon, but Artemis Crock is the only one with a connection to Green Arrow. However, while multiple people have donned the mantle of Artemis, Crawford is not one of them.
 * 14) Even though the character originates from the mainstream DC comics, his last name was never revealed, as he was only known by his first name. Unlike the comics, in Arrow: Season 2.5 he is given a last name as well, Nassar.
 * 15) Even though in the comics his first name is unknown, he is based on a character known as Master Jansen who first appeared in Flash #218.
 * 16) In the comics, Konstantin Kovar was the father of Leonid Kovar, a Russian superhero known in the comics as Red Star. Konstantin eventually turned out to be a villain, and one of the masterminds behind "meta men".

The Flash
Characters first appearing in The Flash:

Comic book tie-in characters

 * 1) Nathan Bliss/Mr. Bliss ("The Strongman Cometh")

Referenced characters

 * 1) Evan Gibson
 * 2) Rita Farr
 * 3) Blue Devil
 * 4) Cameron Scott
 * 5) Ralph Dibny
 * 6) Grant Emerson
 * 7) Will Everett
 * 8) Bea da Costa
 * 9) Mal Duncan
 * 10) Joker ("The Chronicles of Cisco")
 * 11) Evan McCulloch/Mirror Master
 * 12) Julie Greer

Upcoming characters

 * Gypsy (unknown episode)

Notes:
 * 1) Even though Eobard is the actual version of Reverse-Flash in The Flash, Eddie Thawne, who is in part an original character specifically created for the show, is considered to be partly based on the same character, due to the similarity of their names.
 * 2) Even though the character originates from the comics, his last name was never revealed, as he was only known by his first name or his alias. Unlike the comics, on the show he is given a last name as well, Gibran.
 * 3) In the comics, Baez's first name is actually Lashawn but it was changed to Shawna for the show.
 * 4) Brie is a reimagining of the villain known as the Bug-Eyed Bandit, who in the comics is a male and is named Bertram Larvan.
 * 5) Al Rothstein is also the name of a previous unrelated character, who was mentioned in.
 * 6) In the mainstream DC comics, the "Zoom" or sometimes "Professor Zoom" alias is usually connected to the Reverse-Flash identity. The first has mostly been used by Hunter Zolomon.
 * 7) In the mainstream DC comics, King Shark's real name is Nanaue.
 * 8) In the mainstream DC comics, there are two different versions of Doctor Light, with the second one being a female of Asian heritage. Though it is not Linda Park but Kimiyo Hoshi.
 * 9) In the mainstream DC comics, Hath-Set and Vandal Savage are two separate characters, with only the former being involved in Hawkman and Hawkgirl's origin, but in this version they are combined.
 * 10) Even though the character originates from the comics, his real name was never revealed, as he was only known by his aliases, "The Turtle" or "Turtle Man". Unlike the comics, on the show he is given an actual name as well, Russell Glosson.
 * 11) In the comics, "Reverb" and "Rupture" are the aliases of Armando Ramone, the brother of Paco Ramone a.k.a. Vibe (a former version of Francisco "Cisco" Paco Ramon).
 * 12) For a large part of the second season, Hunter Zolomon masqueraded as "Jay Garrick". However, the real Jay Garrick first appeared in.
 * 13) Rosa is a reimagining of the villain known as the Top, who in the comics is a male and is named Roscoe Dillon.

Constantine
Characters first appearing in Constantine:

Referenced characters

 * 1) First of the Fallen
 * 2) Cedella
 * 3) Judith *

Notes:
 * 1) In the comics a character named Baron Winters is also a mysterious occultist affiliated with John Constantine, whose house was a mysterious place full of magical artifacts. Jasper appears to be loosely based on Baron and also resembles him physically, although the look is modernized.
 * 2) In the comics, Nommo is also known as Doctor Mist. In the New 52, his real name is established as Nommo Balewa.
 * 3) In the comics Judith is a minor character and a member of the Newcastle Crew. She has made only a few small appearances and most of the time she is just mentioned by other characters. Her last name is unknown.

Vixen
Characters first appearing in Vixen:
 * 1) Mari McCabe/Vixen *
 * 2) Benatu Eshu *

Referenced characters
Notes:
 * 1) Anansi
 * 2) Tantu *
 * 1) Even though Mari is the actual version of Vixen, her ancestor, Amaya Jiwe, who is an original character specifically created for the show, is also based in part on the same character.
 * 2) In DC comics Eshu is a trickster god and one of the Gods of Africa, affiliated with Firestorm. Benatu Eshu appears to be based loosely on this character, bringing mischief and possessing the fire-based powers himself.
 * 3) In the DC comics Tantu is indeed the first user of Anansi-created Tantu Totem, who is almost never seen, but is frequently referenced.

DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Characters first appearing in DC's Legends of Tomorrow:

Referenced characters

 * 1) Kanjar Ro
 * 2) Tzin-Tzin
 * 3) Onyx Adams
 * 4) Tigris
 * 5) Malaq
 * 6) Fadir Nasser
 * 7) Hannibal Hawkes

Notes:
 * 1) In the comics, Chronos was a supervillain obsessed with time, and an enemy of Ray Palmer, the Atom. In his different incarnations he exhibited mastery of chronokinesis, time travel, and time-related gadgets. However, while multiple people donned the mantle of Chronos, Mick Rory was not one of them.
 * 2) In the comics, Grant is known as either Ravager or Legacy, but in the show he takes on the moniker of Deathstroke, like his father, Slade.
 * 3) In DC Comics, Bonnie Baxter is a member of the Time Masters and an ally of Rip Hunter, much like the similarly-named character on DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Additionally, the Time Masters themselves are an organization from the comics, where they are led by Rip Hunter, rather than pursuing him as a rogue member.
 * 4) In the comics, Sgt. Rock's real name is Frank Rock, though on the show it hasn't been mentioned yet.
 * 5) In the mainstream DC comics, Albrecht Krieger a.k.a. Captain Nazi and Ubermensch are two separate characters but in this version they are combined. The latter is a legacy name of two unrelated villains, who were altered to have a set of powers identical to the ones Krieger displayed in the series. Aditionally, Krieger's title and mannerisms reference those of another character, Baron Blitzkrieg.

Freedom Fighters: The Ray
Characters first appearing in Freedom Fighters: The Ray:

Upcoming characters

 * Raymond "Ray" Terrill/The Ray (unknown episode)
 * Uncle Sam (unknown episode)