Is James Gunn Teasing the Next Batman Movie? No. He Just Really Likes Showing Off Cheese Plates
Let the speculation begin! James Gunn recently shared a photo on Twitter showing off a cheese plate. But, of course, fans would wonder why Gunn would share a photo of just a cheese plate, so they started looking in the background for clues that could hint to some upcoming DC Studios film projects because that’s just what fans do when they have too much free time on their hands!
While the cheese plate is certainly impressive, one fan spotted a stack of books on a table in the background. One fan believes they were planted there and asked if anyone was able to figure out what the books might be. Then someone shared a possible answer with a photo of a stack of Batman Omnibus books from writer Grant Morrison.
So, now social media and the internet is going wild over the possibility that James Gunn is teasing that Batman movie being developed for DC Studios will be inspired by Grant Morrison’s stories. Check out the series of Tweets below:
A fan previously asked Gunn if Batman would play a role in the DC Universe and the filmmaker said that “he’s a big part of the DCU.” So, we know that a new version of Batman is definitely coming, we just don’t know what exactly that will look like. But, if Morrison’s stories are actually going to serve as inspiration for the next Batman movie, that would be awesome!
But, James Gunn responded to the Tweet, confirming those are the books, but says he wasn’t hinting at anything. He said: “Yes, that’s what they were. No, they weren’t meant as a hint. Two of the volumes (2 & 3) just happened to be on my coffee table. Yes, I’ve read them a lot & love them. Grant’s Batman & Robin (& their Superman) are some of my favorites.”
The three-volume Batman Omnibus features some great stories and these are some of the major ones:
Batman & Son – Batman receives the shock of his life when he discovers that he has a son, Damian! After violent conflict with Robin and Damian, Batman must teach his son what it means to carry the legacy of Gotham's Dark Knight. Meanwhile, mysterious Batman imposters begin to appear on the streets of Gotham. One of these imposters begins to kill cops, working his way towards Police Commissioner Jim Gordon. But after failing in his pursuit and being captured, Batman falls into a coma and his mind flashes back to a defining adventure in the life of a young Bruce Wayne...the hunt for his parents' killer!
Batman R.I.P. – The troubled life of Bruce Wayne seems to spin out of control when his releationship with the mysterious Jezebel Jet deepens. Soon Bruce Wayne drops out completely, having seemingly become the victim of mental illness and abandoning his Batman identity for a life on the streets of Gotham City. Capitalizing on the fall of their greatest foe, the Club of Villains begin a crime spree through the streets of Gotham that threatens to bring the city to its knees.
Battle for the Cowl/Batman & Robin – "Batman: R.I.P." and FINAL CRISIS saw the end of Batman. Now, months following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City sits at a precipice and it may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city's heroes to save the day. Amid the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare, one question rings out from the souls of Gotham's desperate citizens: Where is Batman? With guest-stars galore, the destruction of a sacred Gotham City institution and an ending that will have everyone talking, this event written and drawn by Tony Daniel (The Tenth) and other top creators features the battle to take on the Mantle of the Bat. Who has earned the right? Who thinks they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Two-Face? Catwoman? Batgirl? Who will ultimately win the BATTLE FOR THE COWL?
The Return of Bruce Wayne – A time-spanning graphic novel featuring Bruce Wayne's return to Gotham City to take back the mantle of Batman written byaward-winning writer Grant Morrison and illustrated by a stable to today's hottest artists including Chris Sprouse, Frazer Irvingand Yannick Paquette. This is the final chapter of the epic storyline that began in the best-selling graphic novels, BATMAN:R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS where the original Batman was lost in time after being bombarded with the omega beams of evil Des-pot,Darkseid and continued in BATMAN & ROBIN: BATMAN REBORN where Dick Grayson, the original Robin, tookover wearing the cape and cowl of the Dark Knight after the world's heroes believed his mentor to have died.
Batman Inc. – Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on the Batman titles with this exciting series illustrated by hot artist Yanick Paquette that features the next stage of evolution of the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne publicly announces that he is the financial backer of Batman and establishes a worldwide franchise of Batmen that will protect the entire globe. This is the beginning of a stunning direction for the world's greatest detective that will team him with Catwoman, Batwoman and Batman In representatives on international crime fighting missions against Lord Death Man in Japan, South America and Argentina.
What Batman stories from Grant Morison would you like to see adapted into a movie?