In the recently unveiled trailer for James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film, we get a fresh glimpse of David Corenswet as Superman in action, and a hint at an array of new heroes and villains inhabiting the revamped DC Universe. Amongst the thrilling scenes and character introductions, a specific image has sparked much online debate. This intriguing scene depicts Superman holding a small, green-skinned baby with an unusually large head, reminding viewers of one of Superman’s classic enemies: Brainiac. However, upon closer inspection and considering the context within the same frame, along with other hints in the trailer, it appears this DC character could be someone entirely different.
Although the baby’s green skin and large head might remind you of Brainiac, it’s essential to consider other factors. The key detail that unveils the infant’s true identity is having Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan) present with Superman and the child. In the DC Comics universe, Metamorpho, or Rex Mason, is actually Joey Mason’s father – a green-skinned baby character. This new information moves our attention away from a potential Brainiac backstory for Superman to exploring an important family connection for Metamorpho instead.
Who Is Superman‘s Baby Joey?
In DC Comics lore, Baby Joey is the young offspring of Rex Mason, also known as Metamorpho, and Sapphire Stagg, Simon Stagg’s daughter. Debuting in Justice League Europe #11 (1990), Baby Joey introduced an intriguing twist to Metamorpho’s existence. Unlike his father who can transform his own body into various elements, Baby Joey has the opposite power: he can change people and objects with a simple touch. Initially, this power was unstable, making him potentially harmful. As a result, his grandfather, Simon Stagg, kept him in a specialized crib at Stagg Industries while trying to harness the infant’s unique metamorphic abilities for corporate profit, primarily developing a new fuel alternative.
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In simpler terms, the actions of Simon Stagg often put Metamorpho at odds with his father-in-law. Comics show Metamorpho going to extraordinary measures to protect and save Joey, sometimes leading to conflicts with other heroes like Green Lantern Guy Gardner and the Metal Men. This struggle to save his son is reminiscent of a part of Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie plot. The toys for the movie hint at a “slimy rescue mission” where Superman helps free Krypto and Baby Joey, suggesting that Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) might use baby Joey against Metamorpho as leverage in their ongoing conflict.
What Does Baby Joey’s Addition Mean for Superman?
In the image of Superman cradling Baby Joey while Metamorpho is present, there are important hints for James Gunn’s movie plot, especially regarding Metamorpho’s character development. Earlier trailers depicted Metamorpho imprisoned in a high-tech glass chamber, which seems to be occupied by Superman too. In this scene, it appears that Metamorpho’s hand is turning into green stone, possibly kryptonite, suggesting that Superman is assisting in subduing him. By connecting these pieces of information, we can speculate that Metamorpho will start off working for the villains to ensure his child’s safety. However, it seems likely that Superman will later aid Metamorpho in escaping, as shown in the most recent trailer.
Due to the diverse scenes featuring characters like Engineer (played by María Gabriela de Faría) and original creations such as the Hammer of Boravia, recent hints about Baby Joey suggest that Gunn’s film might adopt an anthology-like structure. In a conversation with Lois Lane (portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan), Superman could reflect on significant events from his DC Universe timeline, enabling the movie to delve into various storylines without becoming overly complex in terms of continuity. Additionally, given that the cast includes Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Green Lantern Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), who belong to the Justice Gang, an anthology format could also account for instances where trailers depict other heroes clashing with Superman, but later assisting him.
Superman is scheduled to fly into theaters on July 11th.
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