Krypton was already going to set itself apart from the other DC TV series by virtue of the fact that no big name superhero is at the center of the action; the obscure characters could help set it apart even more.
After all, some DC heroes have been adapted time and time again to the point that they’re not terribly exciting anymore.
Geoff Johns spoke about some characters who could appear on Krypton during a panel at the TCA press tour, and his comments should give diehard DC Comics fans reason to celebrate.
The Omega Men are obscure enough that most viewers may not be well-versed in their origin story, and the Mystery in Space sci-fi anthology was filled with a variety of oddball characters who could mix things up on Krypton in an intriguing way.