James Gunn Reveals The Superman Comic That Was a "Huge Influence" in His SUPERMAN: LEGACY Movie
James Gunn recently offered some additional insight on his upcoming Superman: Legacy movie on social media. It’s here he reveals the Superman comic that was a “huge influence” on the film that he is writing and directing. That comic is the Superman for All Seasons run. He shared on social media:
"Just received this stunningly gorgeous Absolute edition of Superman for All Seasons, one of my favorite Superman stories & a huge influence on Legacy (& a strangely perfect bookend with All-Star Superman). The late, great Tim Sale’s artwork & Bjarne Hansen’s watercolor work have never looked better - nor have Clark & Ma & Pa. Jeph Loeb’s elegant, confident story still sings."
So, if you want a glimpse of the visual and story style and tone that Gunn might be going for with his film, check out this comic. The comic recounts some of Superman's earliest adventures including leaving Smallville for Metropolis and battling his enemy, Lex Luthor.
Superman for All Seasons is a coming-of-age tale, with four separate stories focusing on Clark coming to terms with his powers, his connection to Smallville, and the influence of those – particularly his parents, Lois Lane, and Lana Lang – around him.
It's also worth noting that this comic also served as an inspiration for the 2000s TV show Smallville.
Superman: Legacy will tell the story of “Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”
David Corenswet has since been cast in the role of Clark Kent / Superman, and he’s joined by Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mr. Terrific.
Superman: Legacy will launch the movie part of DC Studios’ Gods and Monsters: Part 1. It’s expected to begin in early 2024, and it’s scheduled for a theatrical release on July 11, 2025.