Why Female Superheroes Are Flying on TV Instead of in Movies

As comic book superheroes become more popular and mainstream than ever, efforts to make the genre more inclusive and diverse have begun to yield results — just not yet on the big screen in lead roles.

ABC’s “Agent Carter” is heading into its second season, just in time to welcome newcomers “Supergirl” (CBS) and “Jessica Jones” (Netflix) as the newest solo female superhero series. The CW, in addition to its “Flash” and “Arrow” series, also airs “iZombie,” featuring Rose McIver as a character based on a Vertigo comic book.

Meanwhile, Warner Bros’ “Wonder Woman” won’t hit the big screen until summer 2017 and Marvel’s “Captain Marvel” won’t follow until at least two years after that.