The lighter and brighter tone of Superman signals a new direction for the DCU under James Gunn’s leadership. While the new Batman actor has not yet been chosen, it is clear that a shift towards a less dark and gloomy hero is underway in the film, reflecting a similar change in tone and style across the DC Comics universe.
The comic Ordinance by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez has garnered significant success, selling 500,000 copies of Ordinance #1 to date. Fraction has confirmed that the dramatic change in Superman brought about by Gunn will also impact the future of Ordinance, aligning the «vibe and tone» of both characters.
Batman’s comic relaunch will coincide with Gunn’s Superman tone
The writer Matt Fraction confirms that the comic and the DCU are aligned
The changes made to Batman in the comics have been quite significant, with Bruce Wayne donning a new blue and gray bat suit, along with new gadgets and an electric Batmobile. The stories are also moving away from the darkness and tragedy of the past, embracing shorter and more contained adventures.
In a conversation with Direct edition, writer Matt Fraction reaffirmed the goal of updating Batman to align with this new approach.
Cuando vio la película de Superman de James Gunn, se sintió aliviado al descubrir que estaba perfectamente alineado con los cambios que llegaron a Bruce Wayne también.
«The first time I exhaled I was really going to see Superman (2025), and see how it received. I thought: ‘Okay, people are ready for this.’ Because that is a bit … not so fun, but that is definitely the atmosphere and the tone that I am pointing out… certainly it seems that he is scratching an itching of Batman that has not been scratched for a while. And people are responding to it, which is really gratifying.»
«Es una versión de Batman frente a superhéroes. Le dije a Marie Javins y a Steal Levin, el editor del grupo de Batman cuando lo lancé. La primera parte del campo fue como: ‘La gente amará esto o lo odiará, y lo sabremos muy rápido. Entonces, en el peor de los casos, habré terminado en un año. Porque es un cambio. Definitivamente es un cambio de tono.»
Con la fracción que mira las películas del DCU como un reflejo de los cómics, es difícil ignorar el hecho de que el equipo de Gunn puede hacer lo contrario. A brighter, more futuristic and optimistic take on Batman in the comics could potentially influence future films to follow a similar path. The question arises: should Batman receive the same treatment as Superman, who has recently undergone a lighter and more fun portrayal in the DC Universe?
The divide between fans who love or hate these changes is evident in online discussions surrounding Superman (2025) and Zack Snyder’s previous film, Man of Steel. This polarization is a natural response among modern consumers, especially when it comes to beloved DC characters.
It can be argued that aligning the portrayal of DC characters in both comics and films can benefit the overall brand. If Superman’s shift to a brighter cinematic style is well-received, it could pave the way for a similar transformation for Batman. This could lead to a new and optimistic direction for the DC Universe across various mediums.
However, the notion of comics taking cues from film adaptations, rather than the other way around, may be controversial to some purists. Ultimately, the reception of a more positive and futuristic Batman in the comics may influence future cinematic interpretations of the character.
