'Arrow' Season 4 SPOILERS: Vixen Concept Art Reveals Megalyn Echikunwoke's Costume
The CW gives a good reason why fans are looking forward to the 15th episode of Arrow Season 4. "Taken" will not only show Stephen Amell's Oliver Queen taking on Damian Darhk (Neal McDonough); the episode will also introduce Megalyn Echikunwoke as Vixen! In preparation for the DC heroine's live-action debut, Marc Guggenheim has just shared new concept art featuring Echikunwoke's Vixen costume!
According to Comic Book Resources, the Arrow executive producer has taken to Twitter to reveal the image featuring Echikunwoke as Vixen. The image also shows the character's trademark pendant, which is a family heirloom and the source of Vixen's powers. "Vixen's life action premiere is on this week's all-new Arrow!" Guggenheim wrote.
This isn't the first time that someone from Arrow had shared a picture of Vixen. Amell had previously tweeted a photo of himself and Echikunwoke, where they are both wearing their character's make-up. "#Vixen is coming. Please welcome @Megalyn to the show," he wrote as a caption.
In the comic books, Mari McCabe is a model who possesses the Tantu Totem, which she uses to fight crime. The character has also appeared in the Justice League Unlimited animated series, where she is voiced by Gina Torres and Vixen is John Stewart/Green Lantern's girlfriend.
Vixen is set to play a major role in "Taken." An excerpt of the episode synopsis reads as follows:
"Oliver realizes he needs help battling Darhk so he calls in an old friend - Vixen. Using her magical ability to summon animal powers, Vixen gets a lock on Darhk's location and the team goes to war."
In addition to more action with Darhk, the episode will also find Thea Queen (Willa Holland) having a heart-to-heart talk with her father Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman).
"Taken," the fifteenth episode of Arrow Season 4, will air on The CW on February 24.