Marvel and DC have both proven themselves more than capable of bringing solid superhero adventures to TV in recent years, but comedy has been a tougher nut to crack.
Powerless is DC’s first real attempt at a televised comedy, but the ratings are now showing that it has yet to make a substantial impact on audiences over the course of its first two weeks on the air.
Comic book properties are as hot as they have ever been (on the silver and small screen alike), which means that the field of competition is pretty much as crowded as it has ever been as well.