The Beat’s Superman Movie Roundtable

Unless you’ve been living under a rock on Krypton, you know that James Gunn‘s Superman movie is out in theaters, and the internet is abuzz with reactions from fans and foes alike. Comics Beat’s finest gathered in our own Justice Gang HQ here at Stately Beat Manor to discuss our thoughts on the movie, the characters and what’s next for the DCU.

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What were your general thoughts on Superman?

DEANNA DESTITO: I loved it. It felt like a comic book movie. It wasn’t trying to be anything but a superhero film, with bright colors, action, maniacal villains, and everything else. It wasn’t trying to be overly gritty and dark, and the characters felt true to their source. I wasn’t sure about Nicholas Hoult as Lex, but he turned out to be not too bad. 

JUSTIN GUERRERO: I might not be well-versed in the Superman lore or have read every comic. I’m a filthy casual, but this film felt like less of an origin or starting point for a cinematic universe and more like you’re being introduced to an already vast and lived world with various factions, political parties, villains, superheroes, and events that will be explored in future films and shows. At first, I felt like too much was going on. However, over time, you start to feel like this is just what reality is like in a universe such as this, already populated with so many metahumans all over the world (and beyond), and just focus more on the titular character and what they have to deal with in that moment.

Also, as a huge film nerd, one thing this film did right happened within the first minute of the film alone. An absolute masterclass of storytelling and hooking the viewer by setting up the lore and essential events with just text and then immediately throwing us into the story. It has possibly one of the strongest film openers I have ever seen (and I’ve seen a lot) and even now, writing this, I can’t stop thinking about the first 5 minutes, but specifically the first minute and a half. The film was also, in my opinion, well paced for just 2 hours and 2 minutes. Nothing felt dragged out or too slow; in fact, it felt like so much happened that I was shocked that it was all within 2 hours and not more. To pull this off is such a tough feat, especially with a pre-established universe and character, that even if it might not be the BEST film of all time, it is no doubt by far one of THE BEST comic book films of all time, and I haven’t felt that way in years. What a strong start to the new DCU by far, and I just hope this energy and momentum can be maintained with Supergirl up next. 

OLLIE KAPLAN: I agree with Justin that Superman‘s opening sequence may have been one of the best opening sequences I’ve seen in a recent film. With that opening sequence, I loved how comic book-y the introduction to the universe felt. One of the things that I love about well-told superhero stories in comics is that it’s possible to enjoy any random single issue you buy. Now, as a noob to that story, I may not understand what’s happening in the story the same way that a long-time reader will, but that doesn’t mean it’s less enjoyable for me to read. Superman—and this is where James Gunn’s love of the source material shines—mimics that feeling perfectly.

But overall, I thought the film was good… for a DC movie. The casting was spot on, with David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan perfect for their respective parts as Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane. One of my favorite parts of the press tour was learning how Brosnahan worked alongside modern journalists to prep the role, as reported by Cinemablend. And Corenswet was the perfect choice for portraying Kent as the hot nerd my head canon always makes him out to be—who doesn’t like a hot nerd with an adorable dog? 

TAIMUR DAR: As people who’ve seen the film are aware, there’s a big deviation from usual Superman lore with the reveal that Superman’s Kryptonian parents sent him to Earth to conquer the planet. I’ll admit, despite this twist being used in other Superman media, I bristled at it at first because I tend to be a comics purist. Much like Superman himself experiences in the film, it also felt like losing my sense of self. That was the one aspect I thought didn’t work for me. But after a subsequent thought, I’ve come around because we wouldn’t have that amazing ending listening to “I’m a Punkrocker” and watching footage of Ma and Pa Kent raising him. 

GREGORY PAUL SILBER: I had read that James Gunn was inspired by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely‘s classic All-Star Superman comic (it’s still mentioned on the film’s Wikipedia page, though there’s no citation), so I was cautiously optimistic going in. I mean, if there’s one comic I would give a new reader to help them understand what superheroes, let alone Superman, are all about, it’s that one. While the plot of Gunn’s Superman isn’t really comparable to All-Star, it still felt heavily inspired by Morrison: it’s fast-paced and emotional with a touch of metaphysics and a sprinkling of punk rock spirit.

Like Taimur, I bristled at the twist involving Superman’s birth parents, but ultimately, on a thematic level, it worked for me. The purist in me still doesn’t like the idea of Jor-El and Lara telling their son to colonize Earth as its tyrannical dictator, but it ended up highlighting how important Superman’s own ethical choices are, as well as the benevolent influence of his adoptive parents, Ma and Pa Kent. As a general rule, I don’t really care much about Clark’s birth parents after Krypton explodes anyway. Martha and Jonathan are Superman’s “real” parents as far as I’m concerned, and Earth is decidedly his real home.

The best thing I can say about Superman (2025) might be that it made me cry. I’m not a movie cryer, but damn if Supes’ climactic speech to Lex Luthor about how “human” he is didn’t get to me.

My main complaint is that it’s a bit overstuffed, but then again, so are some of the best Silver and Bronze Age superhero comics. None of the supporting cast, including the other superheroes, felt shoehorned in the way they often do in other recent superhero movies. It made Superman’s world feel more lived-in. Plus, the cast is uniformly fantastic, especially Corenswet as The Man of Steel himself.

TAIMUR DAR: Apparently, some people are convinced that the Kryptonian message will be revealed as fake despite Gunn repeatedly telling people not to expect it to be retconned at all. I think I’d be more upset if Gunn didn’t stick to his guns (pun intended) and decided to undo the plot twist. We all remember how Lucasfilm decided to disregard the revelation that Rey’s parents were nobodies in favor of acquiescing to fan complaints to retcon her as a Palpatine.     

GEORGE CARMONA 3rd: On my first viewing, I was on the fence. There is a LOT going on in this movie, and because we’re judgmental nerds, I couldn’t just watch the film for what it was. The second time I saw it, I was more laid back and was able to have more fun with the movie. Gunn definitely has a style, but more importantly, he had a clear vision when making this movie. With that second viewing, I was decidedly happy with this being the cornerstone of a new DC movie empire.  

OLLIE KAPLAN: In response to George’s comment, I probably won’t be seeing it a second time. However, I am excited about the universe it has set up. I like the Supergirl cameo and her Paris Hilton partying/DJing in Ibesia vibes. After learning more about this actor because of The Last of Us on HBO, I also cannot wait for more Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. 

DEAN SIMONS: I was rather surprised how much I liked it. It helped that there was a hilarious dog in it. The plot did feel a bit cluttered, but it held together just enough to keep me entertained.

LAWRENCE MARABLE: I really, really enjoyed this film. I’ve been hyped for it from the start and even binged every live-action Superman movie to really get how the character’s been portrayed in live action. Minus Christopher Reeve’s version, no Superman movie touched me in the way this Superman film did. It was filled with so much hope, optimism, and comic book charm that I was hooked from the second Corenswet said “take me home” to Krypto. I totally understand others bumping into El’s parents’ message, but I loved what it did for the film and what it could mean for future DCU projects like Supergirl. All of the other characters were great too!

D. MORRIS: I enjoyed this more than what I expected. I’ve been bored for the last decade or so of superhero media where the most imagination people have with Superman analogues is that they use their gifts fascism and sadistic pleasure rather han helping people. So have a Superman movie where the hero with his immense power is kind and kindness is treated as a virtue feels so refreshing. That people in both the film and in our world have embraced this with enthusiasm, I think speaks out to people wanting heroes who embody the best of us. And that is something I think we need right now with everything happening around us. Kindness is punk rock indeed.    

OLLIE KAPLAN: Superman will always be my Übermensch!   

JARED BIRD: I loved it. I’ve been a Superman fan for as long as I can possibly remember and I’ve always felt that basically every major Superman adaptation up until this point had a major element holding it back – Man of Steel’s pessimistic mood, or Smallville’s lack of commitment to some aspect of the mythos. This film feels like the first time I’ve seen the Superman I love in the comics adapted perfectly to the screen, or at least the first since Superman: The Animated Series. I loved it – the film brought me so much joy and I think it’s important to the times right now as well.

How do you feel Superman compares to James Gunn’s other movies, particularly his superhero movies?

JUSTIN GUERRERO: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 is by far for a while one of Gunn’s all time best Superhero films. But after having watched Superman twice now, it’s a tough call but the writing, music, pacing, and overall energy this film gives off especially when you leave the theatre just has it up there on par with or above Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2.

DEANNA DESTITO: It definitely had Gunn’s touch. Besides featuring some actors that he clearly likes to work with, it had a few moments that felt very Guardians to me, which isn’t a bad thing, mind you.

TAIMUR DAR: The film definitely is distinctively Gunn but stands apart from his prior work and recent superhero movies in general. What particularly stood out to me is how restrained it is with its humor. Make no mistake, this is a fun movie, and there are so many great gags that made me laugh. But it was refreshing that it didn’t overly rely on what’s come to be known as “Marvel dialogue” i.e. quippy one-liners. It goes without saying that Gunn specializes in stories about angry misfits, so I think some people were taken aback to hear he was tackling Superman because he’s often seen as part of the status quo. The last few years that eventually culminated with this film, I finally related to Superman as a character without him having to compromise the character’s ingrained integrity.  

OLLIE KAPLAN: It’s funny because my takeaway was totally different. What Superman did right was lean into Gunn’s understanding of what makes the Marvel movies tick. I don’t know that quippy one-liners are what makes the movies tick, but those one-liners might be where some of the heart and soul of the Marvel characters live. And in Superman, the best scenes were those intimate moments between Lois and Clark, or likewise, that short scene at The Justice Gang’s HQ, where Lois has a hysterical exchange with Nathan Fillion‘s Green Lantern. I walked away from the film desperate for more intimate scenes and/or dialogue, especially with the film’s female characters. 

On another note, I really missed the inclusion of strong female characters, like Nebula and Gamora, in the MCU. While this DCEU movie may not have passed the Bechdel Test, if Gunn follows a similar trajectory as he did with his Marvel movies, I think female fans can expect to see Lois, Hawkgirl, and other female characters get their day in the sun in future films. Even if I wanted to see more character growth from Lois in this film, she did seem to get about an equal amount of screentime as her beau—and that’s another point in favor of future storytelling with stronger female characters.

GREGORY SILBER: I’ve seen every feature film Gunn directed, as well as a few of his television efforts and projects he wrote but didn’t direct. I’m not a massive fan—his penchant for shock value isn’t really my speed, and his sense of humor is sometimes a bit too self-satisfied—but Superman didn’t have any of that. It’s easily the best thing I’ve seen from him. He brought a consistent sincerity to it that his previous projects never fully committed to.

GEORGE CARMONA 3rd: I’m not a fan of the Guardian movies, but I did love his Suicide Squad and subsequent Peacemaker show. The last two are why I was so hopeful for this new iteration of Superman, but I was worried about Supes cursing, his first golly made me feel all safe and warm. 

OLLIE KAPLAN: Just reiterating my excitement for more Hawkgirl in Peacemaker season 2!

DEAN SIMONS: I am rather hot and cold with Gunn’s work. Not long ago I figured out he has a bit of a formula which ruined my enjoyment of The Suicide Squad so much I grew rather bored partway through. Thankfully there was enough variation that Superman felt rather refreshing.

LAWRENCE MARABLE: I’m a fan of all of Gunn’s works. But especially his DC products, I really enjoyed The Suicide Squad and wanted more from those characters. Comparatively, I think Superman may be one of his weaker films, there’s just a lot going on. It’s not as good as Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 or The Suicide Squad, but I like how much Gunn was able to fit to start this world.

D. MORRIS: I think this is his best film since the first Guardians movie. I think not relying on the criminals with a heart of gold who find family in each other, that’s been his bread and butter forced him to engage with superheroes in a different way. Especially in making a film where the hero relies on sincerity and empathy rather than irony. It’s a shot in the arm that this film genre desperately needs.  

OLLIE KAPLAN: I must be a pain and say I need more of Gunn’s horror films. 

JARED BIRD: I love Gunn and his work, and this felt like a really great synthesis of a lot of themes and ideas he’s been playing with across his superhero work. I think I still prefer The Suicide Squad as an individual film, but this is a close second favourite for sure. 

GABRIEL NEEB: Well, it’s no SLITHER, but his take on extraterrestrial life is a lot more optimistic than that one.

How do you feel Superman (2025) compares to previous Superman movies?

DEANNA DESTITO: This one felt very much like the original Reeves flick. Gunn, I felt, captured that vibe well. Brandon Routh’s Superman was eh. I liked him, but that movie stunk. And I did like Henry Cavill’s run, but this new entry feels very true to the character. Corenswet had that nice balance of goofy and heroic. There was emotional rage, especially after learning what the rest of his parents’ message said.  I loved that even when he was with Lois, and she knew he was Superman, he was still kind of goofy Clark. And let’s be honest, he’s easy on the eyes. 

JUSTIN GUERRERO:  In regards to the tone and writing, it felt on par with the original films by Richard Donner. Something that even Superman Returns was unable to capture despite it trying to be a reboot and continuation of Donner’s films after Superman II. Man of Steel, while it has its fans it was a film that had a lot on its shoulders and felt like it was too busy trying to start a new cinematic universe while also retelling the events of Superman II but with more grit and “realism” applied to it. What that caused was a film with a very slow opening where a good chunk of the film was the whole Krypton war plot to set up Zodd but that meant less time to focus and develop Cavill’s Clark. As a result it didn’t have time to really focus on his character and himself processing through the aftermath of the various choices and events of the film’s climax before the events of Batman V Superman happens. Here, despite everything that happens in the film. Corenswet’s Clark is the core of the story. Every event, every character’s choices, the way the world shifts and revolves around him, is a nice touch, as this isn’t an origin story, but it feels so much like a Superman who is doing the best he can, and despite the flaws, accepts that. We see his thoughts, how he reacts to events, how he processes and adjusts his decisions while still trying his best to remain true to himself and what it means to be Superman. It’s a really nice perspective that we haven’t seen since Reeve’s portrayal on the big screen 

GREGORY PAUL SILBER: I haven’t seen Superman III and IV from the ‘80s (I didn’t miss much, from what I’ve heard), but I’m confident saying that the latest Superman is the best Superman film we’ve gotten yet. I appreciate the Donner films (including the superior director’s cut of Superman II) for what they are, especially the performances by Reeve and Margot Kidder, but Gunn “gets” Superman in a way that I don’t believe any previous filmmakers did.

It’s especially refreshing in the wake of Zack Snyder’s Superman movies of the previous decade, which I despised. They’re not completely without merit, but I can’t get on board with a dark, brooding Superman who snaps General Zod’s neck.

TAIMUR DAR: It goes without saying this is probably the best Superman film in decades. I’m willing to put it on the same level as the original Donner film. However, I think the original ‘78 film is far superior in one particular aspect, the depiction of Clark Kent. Joe Grunenwald pretty much hit the nail in a recent piece when he commented on the fact that Clark Kent, and the majority of the Daily Planet staff for that matter, are basically non-existent. I have a feeling there was a lot of material filmed that was ultimately cut out of the final version.   

GEORGE CARMONA 3rd: Visually, this is a much brighter film than the 78 movie, the actors did a great job putting their spin on the characters, and there’s more than just the one Black guy with the one stereotypical line. But I’m old enough to have seen the 78 Superman in theaters, and Reeves’ portrayal of Superman and Clark Kent are iconic, so I would still rank it and Superman II at the top of my list. Also, I would recommend Superman III just for the Red Kryptonite of it all.  

LAWRENCE MARABLE: The Reeves version reigns superior compared to them all. Except for maybe Superman III. The other Superman films just never got the character I cared for, but I was a big fan of Superman & Lois on the CW. If I was ranking them I’d say Superman(2025) is right below Superman I and maybe Superman II.

D. MORRIS: Reeves will always be THE Superman, but Corenswet certainly is the Superman we need right now. He carries himself not as a god among people but as someone who sees his gift as something in service to others. His Superman believes in the best in everyone. Even when Lex Luthor has dragged his name through the mud and made him a pariah, when he shows up at the end he looks more disappointed with him and filled with righteous anger. A kind hero for times that need them. 

DEAN SIMONS: Not seen all the Superman movies but I found it a nice refreshing change of pace than the Snyder interpretation. 

OLLIE KAPLAN: Tom Welling may be going through a difficult period. However, there’s something to be said for nostalgia. So, Smallville will always be where my heart lies as one of my first introductions to the character. My father read the DC Comics when I was growing up, so I had to rebel by reading the Marvel Comics. So, I didn’t really get into these characters until I was a teen.

JARED BIRD: It’s the best Superman film since the 1978 one, and even then I probably preferred this film to that as well. 

GABRIEL NEEB: I wouldn’t write this if I hadn’t seen Honest Trailer’s omnibus of their Superman videos which start with the 1978 movie and go through the Snyder Cut of Justice League. The difference between the 2010s and this Superman is almost literal night and day. You go from the morose colour palette of Snyder-verse to a movie that has actual color. Superman (2025) is like walking out of Soviet Russia into Wonka’s Chocolate Factory (1970s version). To call this “refreshing” is both accurate and woefully inadequate.

Did you have a favorite character in Superman?

AVERY KAPLAN: Krypto! While I loved the talking Rocket Raccoon in Guardians, it’s fun to see Gunn include a more “pet-like” superpet in Superman. But I also very much enjoyed the brief glimpse we got of Supergirl and am extremely eager to see her movie next year. Which presumably will also have Krypto.

DEANNA DESTITO: Krypto stole the show. Supergirl’s cameo at the end was great. Of the main characters, though, Mr. Terrific was my favorite. 

JUSTIN GUERRERO: Tough one. While Merced’s portrayal of Hawkgirl most definitely awakened something within my heart, and I want to see more of her in Peacemaker Season 2, Mr. Terrific is by far my favorite character of the film. I don’t know much about him, but now I most certainly do. Also Jimmy as he has that sleeper rizz which makes me curious if he’ll rizz up Kara in the new DCU. 

TAIMUR DAR: Oh boy, that’s a hard one because there’s no shortage of standout characters. Guy Gardner played by Nathan Fillion was a joy to watch on screen. He perfectly captures that cocky arrogance from the comics. And of course, Alan Tudyk has become the quintessential actor to play robots with Robot 4 Gary.  

GREGORY PAUL SILBER: Besides Superman himself—I really do love the way he was written and performed—I might have to say Lex Luthor. He’s one of my favorite supervillains, and Hoult played him with the kind of ruthless rage that’s at once genuinely menacing and kind of hilarious. He hates Superman so much! And I love that in this era of real-world ultra-rich supervillains like Trump and Musk, the film doesn’t really try to get the audience to sympathize with his motivations. Lex is just an evil bastard who hates immigrants and feels threatened by the idea of anyone else being more powerful or respected than he is.

GEORGE CARMONA 3rd: Going back to my previous statement of the one Black guy in the 78 Superman, seeing a way more diverse cast in Perry White, Hawkgirl, and Otis was great, but it really came down to the 3rd smartest man in the DCU, Mr. Terrific. I was okay with the Arrowverse Terrific, but this version was by far the superior Terrific and my favorite overall.  

OLLIE KAPLAN: Lovely, I can talk about Hawkgirl again. I can’t wait to see her dance moves during the Peacemaker season 2 theme song. I’m still recreating the season 1 almost daily.

LAWRENCE MARABLE: Superman obviously wins out over all. I love Corenswet’s interpretation of him and his big “I’m human” speech or any of his scenes with Lois really hammered that in. Besides that I obviously loved the Justice Gang. The scenes with them are some of my favorites.

D. MORRIS: I can’t believe we got Metamorpho in a big budget superhero film. Seriously, I need to see more weirdo superheroes on the big screen.

JARED BIRD: Mr Terrific! I’ve been a huge fan of the character for over a decade and Edi Gathegi absolutely kills it in the role. A perfect adaptation of the character and I’m so glad that people have been liking him. 

Any thoughts on the fan reactions to the movie?

DEANNA DESTITO: Gotta be honest, I’m ignoring everyone’s comments!

JUSTIN GUERRERO: Never in my life have I seen people online care so much about how much money the film is making in the opening weekend and already jumping to YouTube to make videos about how the DCU is now going to fail due to the film not “breaking even”.  Amazed by how there’s a vocal minority who seriously looks forward to this film failing, when honestly, I feel like it’s a success as everyone I know has already seen the film this past weekend alone. 

TAIMUR DAR: Box office aside, I think the fact that the film has resonated with so many people is the true success. It might just be confirmation bias, but I haven’t seen this level of fan engagement with a superhero movie in quite some time. I guarantee Justice Gang group cosplays will be popular at SDCC this year.   

GREGORY PAUL SILBER: I agree with Justin, it’s exhausting how many Snyder bros and culture-war types are so invested in this movie failing. Most people who’ve actually seen it seem to like it, although I have seen some valid criticism. I’m still curious what kids think of the movie, though. Unlike Snyder’s version (no disrespect to Cavill, who did the best performance he could with the deeply flawed material he was given), this is a Superman who I’d love for kids to look up to, even if it’s not a “kids movie.”

TAIMUR DAR: I think it’s a testament to how much the film has resonated with people that every time I scroll through Instagram or TikTok I’m guaranteed to hear  “I’m a Punk Rocker” or “5 Years Time” at some point in my day.  

DEAN SIMONS: I barely pay attention to that stuff beyond it cluttering up my timeline. It seems mostly positive. 

LAWRENCE MARABLE: Seeing people choose to be kind thanks to this movie is really heartwarming. Some people will be upset and they have valid criticisms, but a lot of it is just noise because they were never going to like this movie from the start. 

GEORGE CARMONA 3rd: I’m kind of done with the mob of haters, especially if they haven’t picked up a comic since the ’80s. Making art is hard, and people who dress up like Stormtroopers or think Homelander is the hero aren’t going to get that Superman has always been about kindness and generosity. I do wonder if there is a computer farm with monkeys out there spamming away.

D. MORRIS: Like Deanna, I’m choosing to ignore most of the commenters and revel in the fact we have a Superman who is just a very nice guy.

OLLIE KAPLAN: I never agree with the majority opinion anyway! But that being said, I’m so glad that Gunn is sticking to his guns (no pun intended) because this is an immigrant story. At its heart, that’s what Superman has always been: an immigrant story. 

JARED BIRD: I think some of the discourse is intentionally mean-spirited and hostile, both from Snyder-fan folks and people outside of it, so I’ve mostly been tuning that out. I’m glad there’s people loving the movie, but all the people treating it like it personally attacked them is ridiculous.

What are you hoping to see next from the onscreen Superman, or the DCU in general?

DEANNA DESTITO: Like I said, Supergirl. I’m curious how Gunn handles the Bat characters and, of course, Wonder Woman. While I loved Fillion’s Green Lantern addition, it would be cool to see some of the other Lanterns, particularly the OGs like Hal and John.

JUSTIN GUERRERO: More Hawkgirl please! On my hands and knees for more of Merced’s portrayal of her. I am also looking forward to who they will cast to play Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, and of course Batman. Also curious who the Flash of this universe will be and if there’s a chance that Pierce Brosnan might reprise his role as Doctor Fate considering the mural on the Hall of Justice. 

OLLIE KAPLAN: Gotta stay consistent. Hawkgirl! 

GREGORY PAUL SILBER: While I like Matt Reeves’ vision of Batman as played by Robert Pattinson and am glad we’re still getting more of that take on Gotham in a separate universe from this new Superman, as a diehard Batman fan I’m curious to see how he fits into the new cinematic DCU. Gunn has said he’s not interested in a “funny, campy” Batman, but I’d love to finally get a weird movie Batman rather than the “grounded” takes we’ve gotten throughout the 21st century (at least in the movies).

TAIMUR DAR: I’m excited to see DC Studios explore the intergalactic side of the DC Universe with the upcoming Supergirl film. As the Superman film reveals, metahumans have been on the Earth for over three centuries. It would be interesting to see Gunn explore the superhero past of this new DC continuity of films. The mural in the Justice Gang’s headquarters showcased various iconic characters that hinted at the Justice Society of America. So I’d love to see the JSA get their due.  

OLLIE KAPLAN: I believe there was a Green Lantern Corps movie announced at some point. After this movie, I definitely want to see it.

DEAN SIMONS: I believe Gunn hasn’t completely ruled out certain aspects of the old DC movieverse so hopefully more Blue Beetle. I really dug that movie and I reckon it could fit in.

OLLIE KAPLAN: I am a huge fan of the Blue Beetle actor Xolo Maridueña, and I would love to see him reprise the role as well.

LAWRENCE MARABLE: Who WOULDN’T I want to see? Obviously I’m partial to the Batfamily (Duke Thomas, Cassandra Cain, Damian Wayne, and even hopefully maybe Jace Fox one day) but for non Bat-characters I’m excited to see this Superman face more of his iconic foes and for David’s performance as Clark Kent to be more prevalent in the future films. I’m also excited to see Supergirl next year and hopefully a fully realized Superboy in the future. 

GEORGE CARMONA 3rd: I like the spin on his parents’ message. If Supergirl doesn’t have an answer for him, then maybe the reporter in Clark, along with Lois, team up to figure out the truth behind it, leading to some time travel or Phantom Zone action.

D. MORRIS: Seeing Metamorpho on the big screen and knowing there’s both a Clayface and Swamp Thing on the way, gives me hope we’re going to see more oddball heroes on the big screen. That said Guy Gardner has me really excited for the Lanterns show that we’re going to get. I am excited at the possibility that now I can inflict my knowledge of the more bizarre Green Lanterns on an unsuspecting public. Get ready for a lot of Rot Lop Fan and Mogo discussions friends and family!!!  

JARED BIRD: I want more weird, silly, characters I love. Give me Booster Gold! Animal Man! Killer Moth! Blue Lanterns! Let’s get crazy with it. Mr Mxyzptlk!

GABRIEL NEEB: I have a list too numerous to mention, but based on Luthor’s keyboard chimps seen in the “other verse,” I want the natural progression that a chimpanzee that has lived in a world of iffy physics will produce: Bobo the Detective Chimp. Gunn is responsible for a few positive quarterly reports of the Disney Company thanks to his handling of Rocket so a Detective Chimp has to be a given, right? If that fails, a live action Space Canine Patrol Agency appearance – do Morrison proud and get them out of Limbo! Seriously, this version had a definite Silver Age vibe to it so appearances by the characters I mentioned, and whoever else Gunn can get in there, would totally fit the aesthetic he’s going for.

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Superman is currently playing in theaters.