The iconic DC artist reveals exclusive details about his visit to the Superman set and James Gunn’s inspiration in his comics
The cartoonist Kevin Maguire made an exciting suggestion for DC fans: the next movie Superman their James Gunn appears to be inspired by the comic series International Justice League since the late 1980s In a recent interview, Maguire spoke your experience visiting the film set and the visible influence of his work with Keith Giffen Yes J.M. DeMatteis in production.
James Gunn, known for his unique focus on unconventional hero teams as in Guardians of the Galaxy Yes The suicide squadappears to be applying the same approach to the DC Universe. Second Maguire, Gunn isn’t interested in typical Justice League members like Superman and Batman or Wonder Woman. Instead he relies on less conventional characters, such as Guy Gardner, Mr. Terrific, Metamorphic Yes Hawkgirl.
An enlightening set visit
During his visit scheduled for MayMaguire and other artists and writers were invited to assist in the preparations and filming. “I was able to walk around the set of Fortress of solitude and see a scene in action“, he commented. “There is definitely an influence of International Justice League over there“. Maguire expressed his excitement at seeing how Gunn keeps elements of the original series alive, also mentioning that the director will likely create a series peculiar league of heroes and diverseAND hallmark of his style.
Additionally, Maguire reflected on the influence of bizarre characters in Gunn’s universe and how this approach fits into the director’s vision for DC. “I’m sure he’d add some weird characters. He likes eccentric characters, so this represents us.“added Maguire, underlining the inspiration which Gunn seems to take from the comic series.
Superman and the duality between his legacy and humanity
THE film by Supermanwhich will be released on July 11, 2025follow the life of Clark Kent While He struggles to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human education in Kansas. The story tries to explore the concept of kindness in a world where these values are often considered old-fashioned, embodying the classical idea of Superman like a symbol of truth, justice and the American way of life.
With the Fortress of Solitude physical set As one of the highlights, the commitment of the production team is clear visually recreate Superman’s legacy. This is an opportunity for fans to see a Justice League version with a mix of old and new charactersscoring a fresh and bold direction for him DC Universe.
A different vision for Superman in the DC Universe
Over the years, Superman has been portrayed in several ways, except James Gun’s approachNo tries to highlight his most human and vulnerable side. When working in duality of your identity As Clark Kent and the last son of Krypton, Gunn explores the internal conflict of a character who, despite his powers, he tries to fit into a world that seems foreign to him. This offers an interesting contrast to previous versions where his heroic and invincible side was more emphasized.
Compared to others DC characters like Batman, who is also constantly struggling with his own identity, Superman has always been seen as the emblem of goodness. However, this new approach shows us how Clark’s humanity It’s what really defines him. By showing his doubts and compassion, Gunn offers the DC Universe a new perspective that could make Superman feel more relatable and relevant to new generations.