James Gunn Says What’s Dead Stays Dead in the DCU
DC Studios boss and director of the new Superman movie, James Gunn, has made a clear statement on the issue of “returning from the dead”, one of the most controversial topics in the comic book world. While responding to fan questions on Threads, Gunn stated that characters who died in the DCU will not return. This approach drew attention in terms of showing the seriousness of the new era.
Even a Lazarus Pit is Not Always the Solution in the DCU
When asked about the possibility of Princess Ilana Rostovic, the character who was shot in the head in the Creature Commandos series, returning, Gunn said, “If someone dies in the DCU, they stay dead. That’s always been my style,” and closed the door on this. Fans immediately put forward the Lazarus Pit card. This mystical pool, known from the Batman universe, is famous for bringing characters like Ra’s Al Ghul back to life many times in the comics.
Gunn stated that he is not completely closed to the idea of a Lazarus Pit, but that he will not use it arbitrarily. “I am open to the idea of a Lazarus Pit or resurrection if it is part of a story. But I would not kill an important character and then throw him in a pool and bring him back. That would end the meaning of death,” he said, giving the message that risk and drama will be preserved in the DCU.
James Gunn’s attitude is considered an important step taken to prevent the cliché of dead characters returning, which is frequently seen and sometimes criticized in the DC universe. Gunn argues that the permanence of what happens to the characters will connect the audience more to the story.
The new Superman movie will be released on July 11, and it is already a matter of curiosity who will survive or who will say goodbye in Gunn’s DCU. Fans believe that with this clear stance, the DCU will be more serious and full of surprises than before.
