James Gunn Reveals The Comic Books That Will Inspire The "New DCU In The Early Days"

James Gunn Reveals The Comic Books That Will Inspire The "New DCU In The Early Days" James Gunn Reveals The Comic Books That Will Inspire The "New DCU In The Early Days"

DC Studios co-head James Gunn has taken to Twitter to give fans an idea of which comic book runs will influence some of the upcoming movies in Chapter 1 of the new DCU slate...

By MarkCassidy - Feb 02, 2023 02:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman

DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled the first part of their planned slate for the revamped DCU earlier this week, and fans are eager to learn more about the various DC Comics-based big and small-screen projects that'll be coming our way over the next few years.

Fortunately, Gunn is known for sharing the occasional update on social media, and the filmmaker has now revealed the comic book runs that will influence some of the upcoming films in the "Gods and Monsters" chapter of the DCU.

Though The Suicide Squad director stresses that the respective films won't be direct adaptations, "the feel, the look, or the tone" of these stories "are touchstones for our team."

The comics are: Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman (which Gunn has previously teased), The Authority Omnibus by Warren Ellis, Grant Morrison's Batman Vol. 1, and Alan Moore's Absolute Swamp Thing Vol. 1.

We're sure many of you have read some or all of these titles already, but if not, be sure to add them to the list if you want a better idea of what to expect from Superman: Legacy, The Authority, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, and Swamp Thing.

We do know that Logan director James Mangold is in talks to helm the latter, and Gunn is writing the new Superman movie himself (he may also direct, but that's yet to be confirmed).

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ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 2/2/2023, 2:51 PM
I went thwip in my pants.
The1st
The1st - 2/2/2023, 3:01 PM
@ObserverIO - You need more practice lol.

Skip to 1:45.

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FilmGuy7878
FilmGuy7878 - 2/2/2023, 2:51 PM
What about the Batman comic?

This is some good shit right here. Gunn's ACTUALLY using the comics as a baseline for the universe, it's awesome!
FilmGuy7878
FilmGuy7878 - 2/2/2023, 3:00 PM
@FilmGuy7878 - Oh it's the Morrison Batman, nevermind I'm an idiot lol.
19Batman84
19Batman84 - 2/2/2023, 3:21 PM
@FilmGuy7878 - morrison's run is amazing!
FilmGuy7878
FilmGuy7878 - 2/2/2023, 3:25 PM
@19Batman84 - I've never read it personally but it gave us Professor Pyg so I love it already. I just love them as a writer in general anyhow.
tmp3
tmp3 - 2/2/2023, 4:06 PM
@FilmGuy7878 - morrison's batman is one of my all-time favorite runs on the character, and the perfect counter-balance to what reeves/pattinson are doing
19Batman84
19Batman84 - 2/3/2023, 8:08 AM
@FilmGuy7878 - he's an amazing writer taking the goofy aspect but making it matured and well rounded and intriguing
Th3Batman
Th3Batman - 2/2/2023, 2:54 PM
I've said it once, and I'll say it 100 times more, this is by far the best time to be a Batman fan. I cannot wait for both Reeves' Batman 2 and this new DCU version. Both are going to be very different from one another, but they both clearly have the same passionate people working on them. It doesn't have to be one or the other, both will be good, and we can enjoy both. I'm also happy for the other projects being worked on, as those fans are long overdue for some attention.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 2/2/2023, 2:56 PM
@Th3Batman - as a big fan of Green Lantern and the Authority (Midnighter and Apollo especially), I'm pretty happy with it too.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is something I didn't even knew I wanted as a movie. That's by far the best kind of surprise.
Th3Batman
Th3Batman - 2/2/2023, 3:00 PM
@bkmeijer1 - What I like about Gunn's direction is that he seems to be giving every type of DC fan something to look forward to. If someone's like me who just cares about the Batman side of things, we've got 2 major projects to look forward to. If you're someone who like space and cosmic stories, you've got green lanter. If another likes lesser known properties, there's the Authority to anticipate. Then of course superman and supergirl are getting projects as well. It's a very diverse list of works, and I hope everything works out.
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 2/2/2023, 4:10 PM
@Th3Batman - what about this article makes you so sure either movie will be good. The Batman was great but that doesn't solidify the sequel will be. We know absolutely nothing about who's doing The Bold movie. It could be complete shit.
Th3Batman
Th3Batman - 2/2/2023, 4:25 PM
@Comicmoviejunki - Why would I assume the batman 2 will be bad when the first one was so good ? As for brave and the bold, Affleck is likely directing it.
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 2/2/2023, 4:52 PM
@Th3Batman - Iron man was great. Iron man 2 wasn't. Iron man 3 was trash. I'm not even going to respond to your Ben Affleck is likely directing comment, LOL
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 2/2/2023, 6:04 PM
@Th3Batman - yeah, there's enough to be excited for for everyone.

Could it dissappoint though? Yeah, for sure. But that doesn't take away the excitement I have right now.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 2/2/2023, 7:39 PM
@Th3Batman - we are so [frick]ing spoiled dude. I'm really excited for Damien!
McMurdo
McMurdo - 2/2/2023, 7:41 PM
@Th3Batman - when he said True Detective and Hal/John as space cops in the same breath. I pooped out of my penis. And yes I'm aware that this implies I have other problems..
McMurdo
McMurdo - 2/2/2023, 7:42 PM
@Comicmoviejunki - Reeves has a co writer. That's all I wanted out of a sequel. I nerd some detective progression.
blitzburgh
blitzburgh - 2/2/2023, 7:46 PM
@McMurdo - so stupid as usual
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 2/2/2023, 2:54 PM
Honestly, I hope Gunn keeps sharing what comics inspire upcoming projects.

Like to dive into the stories that serve as inspiration, so I know what to expect and keep up with.
tmp3
tmp3 - 2/2/2023, 2:58 PM
-morrison's batman
-moore's swamp thing
19Batman84
19Batman84 - 2/2/2023, 3:22 PM
@tmp3 - went from 6 to midninght!
tugboy
tugboy - 2/2/2023, 4:01 PM
@19Batman84 -
tugboy
tugboy - 2/2/2023, 4:03 PM
@tmp3 -
dracula
dracula - 2/2/2023, 2:59 PM
obviously a big morrison fan (personally proffer scott snyder)

wonder if he will be taking from Wonder Woman Earth One, when they reboot her
Th3Batman
Th3Batman - 2/2/2023, 3:01 PM
@dracula - I expect to see Snyder's work show up in one of Reeves' projects, like the court of owls.
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