James Gunn officially revealed the comics that will inspire, or possibly be adapted, in Chapter 1 of theDCU.The comics he listed hint at what to expect from the new versions of Superman, Batman, Supergirl, Swamp Thing, and more.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowis one of thefilms in Gunn’s DC slatethat will be adapted from its Tom King comic book counterpart, described as a “science fiction epic.” As a result of growingSupergirlcomic book sales, Gunn continues the momentum by stating what otherDCComics are most relevant to the “early days.“RELATED:Non-DCU Projects Like Joker and The Batman Will Have Clearer Labels In The FutureGunn disclosed the graphic novels that will inspire his DCU on Twitter, which includeAll-Star SupermanandBatmanby Grant Morrison,The Authority, andSwamp Thing. The particular images used reveal different formats that audiences might not have known about, such as omnibuses, absolute editions, deluxe editions, and standard volumes, which are now seeing a resurgence in sales thanks to the DC Studios co-CEO’s tweet. Beyond theSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowadaptation,The Authorityis described as a “passion project” for Gunn,aSwamp Thingmovie, which has been in and out of production at Warner Bros., is now described as a “dark horror story,” and the upcoming Batman filmBrave and the Boldwill be about “Batman and his actual son, Damian Wayne,” heavily inspired bySon and the Batman.
However, it is still unknown what elements will be taken fromAll-Star Supermanas inspiration forSuperman: Legacybeyond the aesthetic, seeing as how Gunn took a poll asking fanswhat they thought about the Superman trunks. For those unfamiliar with the story,All-Star Supermantakes place at the end of the character’s mythology, and the DCU will be embracing a much younger man of steel at 25 years old. So, what elements Gunn takes from that storyline is anyone’s guess.
The DCU Batman and Superman designs may return to their golden age era, not only featuring the iconic Superman trunks, but for the first time, audiences may also witness a live-action Batman with trunks in the blue cape and cowl combination that Morrison’s Batman is known for. However, if audiences expect Christopher Reeves and Adam West, they may want to keep their expectations or fears in check. Seeing as how Gunn has described wanting his DCU actors to “move in and out of animation,” it would also not be surprisingif Jensen Ackles was cast as Batman, assuming Gunn chooses to adapt an older version of the character to compliment “the beginning of the bat family in theDCU.”
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