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What The SUPERMAN: WELCOME TO METROPOLIS Novel Reveals About James Gunn's SUPERMAN Movie — GeekTyrant
James Gunn's Superman is just around the corner, but DC fans hungry for early details are already digging into the officially licensed prequel novel Superman: Welcome to Metropolis . Written by David Lewman and released June 3 via Penguin Random House, the 144-page book serves up an origin-lite version of Clark Kent's early days in Metropolis complete with a job hunt, supervillain fights, and first contact with future allies. The novel is described as being 'inspired by the film,' which gives Gunn plenty of wiggle room to keep, or discard, whatever he wants from it. But for fans who want a head start on this new version of Superman, it's a fun tease at what is coming. The story opens with Clark trying to land a job at the Daily Planet. He gets it by writing an exclusive interview with Superman. That's right, the rookie reporter's first assignment is basically a PR piece on himself, written after stopping Lex Luthor from sabotaging a toy factory. Why a toy factory? Luthor claims it's smuggling contraband in stuffed animals. His henchman Otis questions the logic, but Luthor quickly shuts him down. Either way, the incident puts Superman on his radar. After Clark's 'debut,' Luthor sends a half-human, half-machine weapon, Metallo, to attack City Hall. Superman intervenes, and for the first time, we meet the so-called Justice Gang, which includes Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner (Green Lantern), and Hawkgirl. It's worth noting that Guy is the one who insists on the name 'Justice Gang,' though Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl clearly don't love it. Superman manages to overpower Metallo and toss him into the harbor, but Luthor recovers the body and upgrades it using a mysterious green element. Though it's never named, we can assume it's kryptonite. In round two, Metallo nearly defeats Superman, who's saved at the last second by the Justice Gang. Impressed by their teamwork, Mister Terrific invites Superman to join them. He doesn't give an answer, but the door is clearly open. Meanwhile, Lois Lane is trying to get an interview with Lex, and she's less than thrilled about the Daily Planet's new hire. Jimmy Olsen also makes an appearance. Eventually, Clark helps Lois get an exclusive with Superman, continuing his trend of scooping the newsroom using inside info. The book ends with Lex gathering pieces of the destroyed Metallo and realizing that the strange green element may be the key to bringing Superman down for good. That story thread, along with the mention of the armored villain The Hammer of Boravia (an original creation from James Gunn's film), suggests that while Metallo might not appear in the movie, elements from the book could bleed into future films. The timeline is fuzzy. It's not made clear how long before the film the book is set, or whether it fits into the DCU continuity Gunn is crafting. But Welcome to Metropolis definitely seems like a soft-launch for the tone and world of Gunn's Superman. Whether this story officially 'counts' or not, it's a solid warm-up for what's coming in July.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fans react to new Superman trailer: Amid poor VFX complaints, many fans declare ‘Henry Cavill is still their Superman'
DC has just dropped a trailer for James Gunn's Superman, starring David Corenswet as the righteous Kansas City-raised superhero. While the trailer made a better attempt to introduce more characters such as Ultraman, The Engineer, Lex Luthor, and the Justice Gang, fans seem to be concerned about the protagonist. Fans on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube seem to be divided into three camps. One supports the new look and demeanour of the movie, one wants to go back to the grim and dark world of Man of Steel, and the third group is more concerned about the technical lapses in the trailer, such as VFX troubles. While there are some users on social media who are happy with just starting a debate among DC Comics fans, there are some who aren't holding back their appreciation or disappointment. A user on X made fun of the disparity of emotions between Henry and David and chose to compare a frame from both movies, where Superman is upset about something and is visibly screaming. The caption read, 'The one on the left is distraught because he had no choice but to kill a man in order to save millions. The one on the right is distraught because he got asked a tough question.' The one on the left is distraught because he had no choice but to kill a man in order to save millions. The one on the right is distraught because he got asked a tough question. #Superman — Going To The Pictures (@GoToThePictures) May 14, 2025 David Corenswet is obviously having a hard time convincing people that he can don the suit, which is a beacon of hope and justice. To top it off, there are some serious concerns about the film's VFX. While all superhero movies use several different companies for their VFX needs, DC has used two firms this time around with whom they have worked before, WETA and Scanline. Both these companies have worked for DC on a previous project, and that was The Flash (2023), and more than anything, the movie was criticised for the poor quality of visual effects. Both the movies also share the same cinematographer, Henry Braham, and although the overall framing and shot decisions seem to look good in the trailer, fans will be eager to see whether DC are going to learn from their mistakes or not. ALSO READ | Robert Downey Jr. bulks up for Doctor Doom for Avengers Doomsday, gives a shout-out to co-star Hawkeye aka Jeremy Renner On the other hand, there are many who believe that this is the right direction for DC and Superman. A user on Instagram commented. 'In James Gunn we trust', while another user said, 'My favourite superhero made me emotional again…to tears.' James Gunn and DC were probably aware that attempting to reinvent the wheel would come with its own challenges, with criticism and doubts being just two of them. The studio, director and the actors, especially Corenswet, have to fight an uphill battle and will have to make space for themselves in the minds of people who still consider Henry Cavill as their superhero. Superman will hit the theatres on July 11, and apart from David Corenswet, the film will also feature Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Frank Grillo, Nathan Fillion and Isabel Merced.
