James Gunn, the new head of the DC universe, posted an image of a legendary Superman comic on Twitter as he writes his young Superman movie. The DC Studios co-CEO's take on a Superman was one of the first moves that came from James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership of the DCU, leading to backlash from fans of the property upon the announcement that Henry Cavil would not return to reprise his role as the superhero. Gunn decided to tell a story about earlier events in Superman's life, thus making Cavil unsuitable for the renewed character.In a Twitter post from James Gunn, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad director shared an image from an award-winning Superman comic ahead of his new slate of DC films. The image is from All-Star Superman, which had 12 issues and ran for nearly three years from 2005 to 2008.
DC Comics' All-Star issues were aimed to be a non-canonical series of stories about the many heroes under the DC umbrella. All-Star Superman followed the titular character as he committed heroic acts while being depleted by overexposure to the Sun. He fought for good as he awaited his imminent death in the series.
What Happens In All-Star Superman?
In All-Star Superman, an adult version of Superman rescues Dr. Leo Quintum and his P.R.O.J.E.C.T. team from an exploration mission to the Sun. That mission gets remotely sabotaged by Lex Luthor, but Superman acquires the ability to project his bioelectric aura. Luthor crafted his plot hoping to overwhelm Superman's cells with lethal solar radiation levels. In a twist of fate, Quintum determines that Superman's new power source is killing him, and he reveals to the superhero that he only has one year to live. Luthor is arrested after the Daily Planet exposes his crimes in an article written by Clark Kent. Superman keeps his impending death secret from the public and continues to fight, despite knowing his end is nearing.
Before Superman dies, he must accomplish the "Twelve Labors of Superman." The tasks are a variety of responsibilities he has to complete to aid in the future of humans and Kryptonians, and it completes his last will and testament. After Superman defeats Solaris, an artificial star that corrupts the Sun, Clark collapses to his death while turning in his report. In dying, Superman's body converts itself to a solar radio consciousness. Superman becomes a solar being working inside the Sun and maintaining machinery to keep it alive. Meanwhile, Quintum revealed a new P.R.O.J.E.C.T. in case of the Sun's eventual collapse.
Everything We Know About James Gunn's Young Superman Movie
Henry Cavil will not return as Superman in future DC projects, and though his replacement has not yet been announced, James Gunn has given fans some minor updates about the story. The filmmaker has confirmed that his film will follow a younger Superman, but he was quick to add that his film wouldn't be a full-fledged origin story. Instead, it seems likely that the project will reboot the character to fit within the new DC universe of films. Gunn has shared on Twitter that a casting announcement is not imminent while the film is in the works. In the meantime, DC's Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, and Blue Beetle are among the upcoming theatrical releases. Now, a new Superman film appears to be well on its way.
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