JUSTICE LEAGUE Will Be Influenced by Jack Kirby, Plus New Plot and Villain Details
A lot of official information about Zack Snyder's upcoming Justice League has been unleashed today. We've already brought you a synopsis, logo, a Batmobile photo, and information on who Willem Dafoe is playing in the movie, but now we have a lot more to share that many of you might be interested in learning. Some of these things involve plot details, villain updates, and the kind of vibe that the film will have.
The movie is said to have a lighter tone that has a heavy Jack Kirby influence to it, which makes me so happy to hear! It's expected to be more of a fun, ensemble superhero story that will focus on the building of the team who will unite to fight a common threat. According to JoBlo:
The film takes places months after BVS, with Bruce heavily affected by Superman’s death and seeking to honor his sacrifice in building the Justice League. Rather than being a Batman on the edge, he is now a Batman full of hope, hinged entirely on created a team that can unite and fight common threats, while redeeming mankind, having learned his lessons in BVS.
Most of the film focuses on Bruce assembling the team of heroes, and Superman's big return will happen later in the film. There aren't really any details involving how he will return, but Snyder jokingly said it might be “a little longer,” which is significant if you remember the Death of Superman comics.
It was also confirmed that Steppenwolf is one of the key villains in the story, but he's not necessarily the only one. As previously reported, Darkseid is very much a part of the film, and his influence will be very present. They are still in the process of casting Steppenwolf, and Lex Luthor is said to have a part in the movie as well, we just don't know how big of a role it will be. Just in case you don't already know, Steppenwolf was one of Darkseid's elite soldiers and his uncle.
Steppenwolf has thousands of years of experience in most forms combat, tracking, strategy and weapons, especially in swords and axes, he's skilled in riding/training animals and also a expert driver, having driven virtually all vehicles of Apokolips. He is one of the most feared and respected Darkseid's generals, being responsible for leading the Apokolips army, during the invasion of other planets,especially the Dog Calvary.
Stay tuned because we have some more Justice League movie news coming!