Superman, James Gunn and DC Universe
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DC is putting everything it can behind Superman, and with the big screen release of Superman, and this makes a lot of sense. This movie has the potential to bring a lot of new readers to DC Comics, and that’s where Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All #1 comes in.
According to a new report, DC Studios is looking to give its most iconic characters a fresh lick of paint before eventually bringing them together in a new Justice League movie. You can find out more here!
Interestingly showing a bit of bias towards heroes who could be described as follically challenged, Anthony Carrigan's first thought was Martian Manhunter (who is a classic Justice League character),
James Gunn's DC Universe begins with Superman and may soon expand with spinoffs and a slow-build Justice League reboot.
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SuperHeroHype on MSNMCU's Kevin Feige Turned Down Offer to Run DC After Justice LeagueKevin Feige had an opportunity to run DC Studios before James Gunn and Peter Safran were hired. In 2022, Gunn and Safran were hired as co-chairpersons and co-CEOs of DC Studios by Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav.
The DCU doesn't have its own Justice League yet, and that may well be because of Zack Snyder's version in the DCEU.
Just as "Superman" celebrates its wide theatrical release, a report from the Wall Street Journal details DC Studios' upcoming strategy, including news that DC co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran are already considering two TV spinoffs of the film.
Michael Shannon has said he “very reluctant” to star in The Flash because of the way Zack Snyder was treated after dropping out of Justice League. The American actor told The Independent he was hesitant to reprise his role of General Zod in the 2023 DC film starring Ezra Miller “because of the way that” Man of Steel director Snyder “had kind of been excommunicated from the whole Warner Brothers empire” after quitting sequel Justice League.
Cena himself has had a presence in the DC's cinematic universe with his portrayal of Peacemaker in both the eponymous series and 2021's The Suicide Squad. Multi-time WWE champ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also portrayed Black Adam in the 2022 self-titled film.
After leaving the League behind, Maxwell Lord laid low for some time, staying out of the public eye - though he did attempt to reorganize his Justice League as a team-for-hire, affectionately nicknamed the "Super Buddies," though the reunion was relatively short-lived.
Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special #1 kicks off the new JLQ era as a prelude to DC's All-In Crisis Event. Rotating creative teams will deliver essential Justice League stories with each quarterly release. The first 48-page special features Mark Waid, Marc Guggenheim, and Cian Tormey in a time-travel adventure.
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Screen Rant on MSNDC Drops A Bombshell, Bringing A Justice League Hero's Future Daughter Into Official CanonA Justice League stalwart just teamed up with his kid for the first time, as the full-grown, future version of Aquaman's daughter has joined the mainstream DC continuity, fighting alongisde her father against the villain Dagon. It is the moment fans have patiently waited for since Andrina "Andy" Curry was introduced several years ago.