A new Stargirl season 2 poster teases the show’s latest villain Eclipso and his gem, referred to as the Heart of Darkness. Stargirl follows the superheroic escapades of Courtney Whitmore, a high school student who comes into possession of the Cosmic Staff, which once belonged to the legendary Starman. Following its first season on DC Universe and The CW, a second season was greenlit in July of last year.
During the season 1 finale, Courtney and her newly reformed JSA were successful in foiling the evil plans of the Injustice Society of America, killing its leader, Icicle, in the process. While a recent trailer for Stargirl season 2 suggests that Courtney’s friends now consider their crime-fighting days as largely behind them, several new threats are destined to prove them wrong. One of the major story threads leftover from last year’s finale was when Meg Delacy’s character Shiv discovered a mysterious diamond and said, “I see you, Eclipso.” The diamond in question is actually a well-known object in DC Comics lore, known as the Heart of Darkness.
Once mined and shaped on the world of Apokolips, the Heart of Darkness was designed to house the essence of the demonic agent of vengeance Eclipso. The CW has previously given fans a good look at Eclipso’s design in the upcoming season, and this Stargirl season 2 poster reinforces how important his role will be moving forward. Featuring Stargirl’s Cosmic Staff and Eclipso’s Heart of Darkness, the poster design suggests the season’s main showdown will most likely be between those two characters. Check out the new poster from The CW below:
Despite already having tapped into a wealth of DC Comics lore in its first season, the inclusion of Eclipso and the Heart of Darkness is just one of the many treats that the series’ showrunner and creator Geoff Johns has planned for fans. In addition to the return of Solomon Grundy, Stargirl will also have to contend with another villain in the form of former ISA member The Shade. Having been heavily involved with the DC brand since the late ‘90s, Johns’ extensive comics knowledge is ensuring that the Stargirl property has access to an abundance of rich source material.
As if that is not enough to delight fans, Eclipso and The Shade are not the only additions to Stargirl season 2. Not only is John Wesley Shipp set to reprise the role of Jay Garrick, but the Green Lantern’s daughter, Jade, is also set to join the show’s growing roster of classic characters. Stargirl season 2 is set to premiere on The CW on August 10.
