Superman, James Gunn and DC Comics
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While it’s true that superheroes are fictional beings, that doesn’t mean there aren’t everyday people who are using their natural gifts or superpowers to create change.
Much like his smash-hit Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, James Gunn has illuminated lesser-known characters in the cinematic launch of his DC Universe. With Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific already an early fan favourite,
Warner Bros. launches its $225 million Superman reboot this week, aiming to revitalize the DC Comics brand and reshape the studio’s future with a bold new cinematic universe.
As Superman flies onto our screens, it also kicks off the theatrical arm of James Gunn 's new cinematic universe. The movie, which sees David Corenswet take on the role of the Man of Steel, is the first movie to be released in DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, and it's a big, bold way to start.
The new film, starring David Corenswet as Superman, is intended to kick off a new epoch for DC Studios, which has struggled in recent years to produce consistent superhero hits.
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Once upon a time, DC Comics was the master of its own destiny. Its editors, writers, and creative teams made decisions based on what was best for the company, its storytelling, and its fan base. During this era of independence,
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Despite being fairly unknown to the broader public, Mister Terrific has a fascinating DC Comics history worth reading.
Created by the sons of Jewish immigrants, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman is an example of youthful male wish fulfilment: an all-powerful figure dressed like a circus strong man, who uses brawn to right wrongs. However, Siegel and Shuster’s initial version of the character was a more flawed character.
Superman's classic pair of glasses disguise has a sci-fi twist in James Gunn's film which actually has a history in the comics: Hypno-Glasses!
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Fiction Horizon on MSNDC Studios Lays Out Plan for Multiple Projects Per Year – Here’s How ManyWarner Bros. is once again taking a big swing at rebooting its DC Comics universe, and this time, they’re putting everything behind a new Superman movie. The studio has struggled for more than 25 years to get its DC characters to match the success of Marvel’s superhero films.