5 Weird Justice League Members You’ll Never See In The DCU

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James Gunn has a knack for turning lesser-known comic book characters into popular heroes, something he first demonstrated with the Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad. He’s continuing this approach with the new DC Universe, as seen in the Creature Commandos animated series and the recent hit movie Superman. By featuring characters like Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan) and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) prominently alongside Superman (David Corenswet), Gunn has shown that he loves highlighting unique and often overlooked heroes, and this will be a key part of the DC Universe moving forward.

The Justice League has a long and complex history in comic books, with hundreds of heroes joining over the years through different storylines and fresh starts. While many of these characters could be reimagined by James Gunn, some are just too strange, controversial, or unnecessary to ever appear in a movie. Even a director known for embracing unusual ideas can’t spend a lot of money on heroes that would only confuse audiences and add nothing to the story.

5) Big Sir

The Justice League has been formed in many different ways over the years, and some versions have been… unusual. The Justice League Antarctica team was particularly strange, filled with heroes who weren’t very skilled and even some former villains. One member was Big Sir, a large, strong but not very bright character who originally fought against the Justice League. He wielded a spiked mace and had super strength, but lacked any real strategy or personality. Though he was briefly on the team, he was mostly used for comedic effect, rather than actually protecting the world. With so many strong and interesting heroes already established in the DC Universe, there’s no need for another simple, unintelligent brute. James Gunn already created a similar, well-liked character – Drax – in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, so introducing a lesser-known DC character with the same personality would just feel like a copy.

4) General Glory

It’s tricky to blend satire with the serious tone of most superhero stories, making it improbable that General Glory will appear in DC films or TV shows. Originally created as a parody of Captain America, Joseph Jones was a hero from the Golden Age of comics who got superpowers by repeating a patriotic pledge. When he joined Justice League Europe, he felt like a relic of the past, complete with a sidekick and old-fashioned values that didn’t fit in with the modern world. While the character worked well in comic books as a way to playfully comment on the superhero genre and the competition between Marvel and DC, most moviegoers would likely see him as a poor imitation of Captain America, especially after Chris Evans’ popular portrayal over the last decade, rather than recognizing him as a loving tribute.

3) Tomorrow Woman

The idea of villains building an android to get close to the Justice League is a common story, and Tomorrow Woman feels unnecessary for a focused movie series. She was created in the comics to destroy the League from the inside, but she later changed her mind and became a hero—a story very similar to that of Red Tornado. Red Tornado has been a key member of the League for years and already explores the idea of an artificial being wanting to be human. Introducing Tomorrow Woman would essentially take away Red Tornado’s defining characteristic. When building a cinematic universe, it’s important to stick with the best version of each character type to avoid confusion, and in this case, Red Tornado is the stronger, more established android hero. Tomorrow Woman would likely end up being cut from the film.

2) Crimson Fox

Crimson Fox is a superhero concept that’s overly complex for a minor trick. The character was actually twin sisters, Vivian and Constance D’Aramis, who both shared the identity while part of Justice League Europe. They could control people’s emotions using pheromones, and would switch roles – one fighting crime as Crimson Fox while the other ran their business. While the idea of twin sisters sharing a life could be interesting, the pheromone powers aren’t visually exciting and are difficult to portray on screen without feeling strange or falling flat. The connection between a fox and pheromones also feels forced and doesn’t make much sense. Ultimately, explaining this complicated twin dynamic doesn’t add anything meaningful to the team’s goal of saving the world. Considering there are other strong European female heroes like Ice and Godiva, it seems unnecessary for James Gunn to spend screen time unraveling the confusing story of the D’Aramis sisters.

1) Bloodwynd

Bloodwynd is a particularly strange Justice League member with a deeply flawed backstory. He appeared during the tumultuous period following Superman’s death and gained his powers from a cursed gem – the Blood Gem – said to be made from the blood of enslaved people. This origin story is handled insensitively and would be unacceptable in a modern film. His costume, which includes wrist chains, is another misstep. Adding to the confusion, for a long time, Bloodwynd was actually Martian Manhunter in disguise. This problematic history and confusing identity make him a risky character for any studio to use. As the DC Universe aims for a more positive future, reviving a character with such a troubling and poorly conceived background is unlikely to happen.

If you could pick one lesser-known Justice League member to be featured in the new DC Universe, who would it be? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion on the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-01-04 20:17