James Gunn released a first-look promo image for his Superman movie, debuting actor David Corneswet in the Superman costume. As a chess-inspired strategist in promoting his new DC Universe, Gunn included Easter-egg details in the image for fans to scrutinize.
The New Superman Suit
Superhero movie costumes hold significant importance, with the Superman suit being a prime example. Fans meticulously scrutinize every aspect of the iconic look, including the portrayal in David Corenswet’s iteration of Superman.
James Gunn’s DC Universe Superman suit resembles Superman’s “New 52” costume, from the high collar to the patterning on the suit and cuffs. The Superman insignia appears to blend classic and modern elements. Corenswet’s Superman will don the classic red briefs. However, the scene’s location—a luxurious apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows—seems incongruous with a reporter’s salary.
The image has sparked curiosity about the state of Superman’s costume. The suit is visibly damaged, with significant scorching on the upper-right chest area. This suggests that Superman has been involved in an intense battle. The presence of a large, floating, ocular-shaped energized object in the background is likely the cause of the damage.
What Is The Glowing Orb In James Gunn’s Superman Photo?
DC fans are speculating about the mysterious deadly orb in the sky over Metropolis, as teased by James Gunn.
The most compelling fan guess suggests James Gunn may be teasing DC villain “Solaris,” created by Grant Morrison in the 1998 event series *DC One Million*. Solaris played a pivotal role in Morrison’s classic limited series *All-Star Superman*.
Solaris, a sentient artificial sun, emerged due to a temporal paradox. In the 853rd century, Solaris infected the 20th century with a virus, ensuring its creation. Its ability to consume stars intensified its obsession with battling Superman and his descendants, perpetuating a feud that spanned centuries from the 20th to the 853rd.
In the source material for James Gunn’s upcoming film, *All-Star Superman*, Solaris emerges as a secondary antagonist. Joining forces with Lex Luthor, Solaris devises a plan to weaken Superman by altering the sun’s color to red, rendering Clark Kent powerless. Simultaneously, Luthor enhances his strength through a Superman serum. However, Solaris’s treacherous nature leads him to betray Luthor by poisoning the sun, forcing Superman to sacrifice himself to restore its power.
Gunn’s inclusion of the creature in the background may suggest an adaptation of “All-Star Superman,” despite potential connections to Brainiac or Lex Luthor.