Arrow showrunner: 'We're not competing with Agents of SHIELD'

Arrow showrunner Andrew Kreisberg has said that his programme is not in competition with Marvel's Agents of SHIELD.

Kreisberg told TV Line that he feels no pressure for his DC Universe show to outperform Marvel's new television drama.

"We don't really feel like we're in competition with anybody else. We're only trying to outdo ourselves as we move forward," Kreisberg insisted.

The writer went on to say that he is encouraged to see so many comic books being adapted for television these days.

"I think all of us here - not just as writers but as viewers - are thrilled that we're in what feels like a golden age of comic book adaptations in both film and television," he said.

Kreisberg continued: "We're excited to be part of this real shift in the TV landscape that includes SHIELD and hopefully for next season Gotham and Constantine, and even the Daredevil show, which I'm really excited about.

"We really feel like a rising tide lifts all ships, so the more comic book adaptations the better!"

Arrow returns on January 15 on The CW in the US. Sky1 airs the programme in the UK.

Source: Digital Spy