10 DC Comics Characters We'd Like To See In A Suicide Squad Sequel

One of the most unique qualities of DC's Suicide Squad is its hilariously expendable roster. In an era in which every hero is contractually obligated to fight another day, here stands a group of supervillain misfits whose every breath could be their last. James Gunn lived up to the promises he made before the release of "The Suicide Squad," mowing down most of the members with creative carnage.

The cacophony of casualties the Squad faced during its excursion to Corto Maltese left plenty of open spots, waiting to be filled by other Belle Reve inmates. You don't need much to be part of the team: an irredeemable criminal record, a gimmick that'll help you stand out in a crowd, B-list status, and that's pretty much it. With those qualifications in mind, the following 10 DC supervillains are strong candidates to join Amanda Waller's ragtag array of murderers, monsters, and Margot Robbies.

One of the few characters on this list without any previous Squad affiliation, Matches Malone epitomizes the average Gotham gangster. Apart from the fire starter between his teeth, Matches doesn't have much: he's not a genius-level intellect, he doesn't have deadly combat skills, and he has no staying power among the city's mob families. In fact, his most significant contribution to Gotham's contemporary crime history is that his name and likeness have been "borrowed" by a certain Bat-loving vigilante, who uses Matches' identity to infiltrate the city's criminal underbelly.

Matches' stolen identity is, ironically, his standout distinction — his "unique" relationship with the Dark Knight sets him apart from more prominent mobsters like Carmine Falcone or Joe Chill. His central conceit in the Suicide Squad would be his criminal record — his actual crimes, robbery and arson, feel petty in comparison to Matches' rumored charisma and sharp mind, both products of the World's Greatest Detective's masquerade. Who are you supposed to be if all of your most memorable moments came from someone else?

The Court of Owls is one of the most popular Batman adversaries of the 21st century. Although Gotham's secret society has been hiding in the city's shadows for centuries, it was only brought to light a decade ago, in the opening act of Batman's first "New 52" arc. In the years since, the Court has caused all kinds of trouble for Bruce, enrapturing Batfans with its textured history and delightfully creepy iconography. In order to keep its operations secret, the Court deploys lethal assassins known as the Talons to tie up loose ends and prevent potential exposures. One is William Cobb, considered the most dangerous Talon of the bunch.

One of the Court of Owls' more underappreciated qualities is its versatility. Sure, the Owl-luminati are suitably unsettling in their deadly demand for secrecy and social control, but the organization is also full of classic conspiracy nonsense. A secret society controlled by people in owl masks, with names based on owl wordplay? Cobb's twist as a Suicide Squad member would be his dubious origins, insisting that the Court of Owls is absolutely real, even if the rest of the squad doesn't believe it for a second. Given that Cobb's on the older side (over a century and counting!), it's entirely possible he left his sanity behind long ago.

One of the primary functions of "The Suicide Squad" as a part of a cinematic universe is its role as a supervillain dumping ground. No matter how successful the DC Extended Universe becomes, villains like Savant, Weasel, and Polka-Dot Man will never be bigger than Darkseid, Brainiac, or the Joker. In that respect, no one fits the Squad better than Dr. Jacob Baker, a scientist whose creations irradiated his body, giving him permanent scars that resemble a zebra's stripes. Zebra-Man, as he came to be known, battled Batman using his mastery of "diamagnetism" (push-and-pull control over anything that isn't metal) before the Dark Knight "diamagnetized" him to the Gotham City Police Department. Truly, an untouchable legacy.

Dr. Baker doesn't have a lot going for him. His powers are limited, his gimmick is silly, and he barely has any existing history with DC's roster of do-gooders — in other words, he exemplifies everything that makes the Suicide Squad such a fun concept. Zebra-Man is so underqualified, he's almost overqualified for a spot on the Squad.

Who doesn't love a LARPer? Mortimer Drake was a simple man with complex tastes, down on his luck when he couldn't buy a few exotic valuables for his exuberant collection. Like any resident of the DC Universe, instead of finding legal means to achieve his goals, Drake donned a costume and stole the items himself, christening himself "the Cavalier" in the process. Given that the Dark Knight was influenced by classic European fiction like "The Scarlet Pimpernel," it makes sense that a member of his rogues' gallery would dress like a rejected Musketeer.

The Suicide Squad is jam packed with characters of all kinds, but what it lacks is someone committed to a character of his own. Cavalier indulges in the high-flying theatrics his costume personifies. This is not simply a man in swashbuckling attire. This is a man who takes his gimmick to its extreme. Cavalier is even known for the occasional act of heroism, such as literally helping an elderly woman cross the street. He's the kind of eccentric who would bounce off the Suicide Squad's normally cynical demeanor with hilarious results.

Secret identities were once an irreplaceable part of superhero mythology (and superhero movies). But, in a post-"I am Iron Man" world, they don't seem to matter much outside of DC's big three (Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman). Bringing the once-unshakable trope back to the forefront would be Duela Dent, who has claimed to be the daughter of the Joker, the Penguin, the Scarecrow, the Riddler, and even Catwoman. It soon became clear this girl was using multiple cover stories, and even though she took the name "Duela Dent," implying that she is the daughter of Harvey "Two-Face" Dent, she's actually too old to fit that description. So, who is this girl?

Regardless of her true origins (which have yet to be revealed, 45 years after her debut), a character role-playing as the offspring of several of Gotham's greatest threats is an excellent concept for a member of the Suicide Squad. With abilities befitting her multiple (fake) origin stories, Duela would try to shock and impress the rest of the Squad by revealing her heritage over and over — with different results each time. Duela would struggle to keep her story straight, leading to both comedic moments and a thematic exploration of identity and self-acceptance.