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DCU Chapter One: 6 DC films we need to see from James Gunn

By Michael Johnson

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Superman costume from the 2013 Man of Steel film worn by Henry Cavill and designed by Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Superman costume from the 2013 Man of Steel film worn by Henry Cavill and designed by Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: A Superman costume from the 2013 Man of Steel film worn by Henry Cavill and designed by Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) /

Superman should kick-off the DCU

There is no doubt that Superman should kick off Peter Safran and James Gunn’s DC. We won’t know who will play the character or the story they will tell. However, we know Gunn wants to focus on the early days of Clark Kent as a hero, but not an origin story. He’d also probably want to establish where this character is in terms of the overall universe.

One way Gunn can accomplish this is to adapt Superman: For Tomorrow. This comic book series, written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Jim Lee, explores Superman’s early years as a hero, focusing on his struggles with his identity and purpose.

The story starts with a huge disaster happening in the city of Metropolis, where one million people suddenly vanish without a trace. Superman is unable to find them, and the whole event makes him question his place in the world and what he is supposed to do as a hero. One benefit to this story is the major connection to a larger universe. Superman: For Tomorrow is the exploration of Superman’s relationship with other heroes, such as Batman, and how they view him. You don’t have to show Batman at all, but a mention of an established relationship would work well enough.

Superman: For Tomorrow also delves into the theme of sacrifice, and how Superman struggles with the weight of his responsibilities as a hero. He also faces personal and professional loss and has to come to terms with it. This story is not only about the heroics and action but more about the human side of Superman, his fears, his doubts, his struggles, and how he overcomes them. This story is a great exploration of the character and provides a lot of material to work with in terms of character development, themes, and a fresh take on Superman.

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