Many fans believe Batman is the most eagerly awaited character in James Gunn’s new DC Universe. Because Batman has been portrayed in so many different movies and TV shows since 1966, it can be difficult to follow them all. James Gunn and director Matt Reeves have stated that Reeves’ *The Batman* and its sequel take place in a separate universe from the main DCU. This has sparked a lot of discussion online about who should play Batman in Gunn’s universe, with fans actively sharing their choices on social media.
On this week’s *2 Bears, 1 Cave* podcast, Tom Segura asked James Gunn about the new Batman in the DC Universe – specifically, whether he’ll be wearing the classic blue and gray suit instead of the darker, all-black version seen in recent movies. While Gunn didn’t directly answer, his response highlighted a key principle: he’s prioritizing strong characters and storytelling over fan expectations about details like costumes. He wants to focus on what made Batman so popular in the first place, rather than getting caught up in superficial elements.
Gunn Says “Religious” Batman Fan Debate Makes Him “Uncomfortable”
James Gunn expressed discomfort with the intense focus on minor details from some fans discussing the future of Batman and the DC Universe. He mentioned a conversation with Joe Rogan where they discussed how fans were passionately debating things like whether Batman should have white eyes, questioning why these details seemed to be so important to some people.
I get why some fans have strong feelings about how Batman should be, and James Gunn totally respects that – especially when it comes to specific versions of the character we’ve seen before. But he made it clear that, for him, the core of it all is a compelling character and a great story. And he really believes they’ve landed on something special with the Batman narrative they’re building now.
It might appear James Gunn isn‘t listening to fan concerns, but he’s actually giving them exactly what they want *and* what will make the movies better. Fans care deeply about Batman’s suit not because of its colors, but because of the stories they’ve loved that featured it. Gunn is prioritizing what truly makes a superhero movie great – a compelling story and well-developed characters – something many other studios are overlooking. He’s stated he won’t start filming until a script is fully written and he approves it – a practice some believe Marvel hasn’t followed recently. Before production began, Gunn also brought in other writers to plan out the next ten years of DC Universe stories.
Over the past decade, social media has blurred the lines between those who create and those who consume, but James Gunn is actively re-establishing a healthy boundary. While he connects with fans and openly admits comics were a huge part of his childhood, he prioritizes telling the story *he* wants to tell, rather than trying to please every fan and inevitably upsetting others.
Gunn Thinks All Versions of Batman Are “Cool”
What Jeph Gunn said about the difference between the blue-gray and black Batman highlights an important idea: there isn’t one single, definitive version of the character. Batman has a rich, complicated history and has appeared in many different forms since his first appearance in *Detective Comics* back in 1939.
James Gunn believes one of the reasons Batman is so popular is the many different and interesting ways the character has been portrayed. He feels that both the darker, black-suited Batman and the more traditionally blue-and-gray versions are equally appealing.
The best Batman for the new DC Universe will be the one that fits James Gunn’s vision and helps tell the larger story he’s planning. Luckily, Batman is a complex character, so there’s no need to pit different versions against each other. A Batman film directed by Matt Reeves can be successful and distinct from one by James Gunn, and both can be great in their own way and appeal to different viewers.
James Gunn has given a clue about the type of Batman we might see in the new DC Universe. He told a reporter he’s a fan of a more “supernatural” take on the character, noting that Batman hasn’t been portrayed in a supernatural setting on film before. Considering the first big storyline of the DCU is called “Gods & Monsters,” a supernatural Batman would fit right in.
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