Sherin, Julian, and Philip are joined by special guest Sarahti to give you a spoiler-free review of James Gunn’s Superman. Recorded right after the hosts left the theater, hear their gut reactions to the movie along with a deep dive into the comics, the DCU, and Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel.
First Reactions + Teasery Treats
The hosts start off by sharing their initial reactions to the superheroism and villainy done right, with Sherin saying, “David Corenswet is a Superman who’d make Christopher Reeve proud, ’cause this is the superhero we’ve been waiting for (and Hoult’s Lex Luthor is the villain who enhances his greatness). Proving when DC relies on its stories, characters, and thematic tone, it’s in a universe by itself.” (Read Sherin’s full review here.) How do the hosts feel about Gunn’s storytelling? What were the fight scenes like? How cool is Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific (and his jacket)? Our Rioters get into the nitty gritty with plenty of treats, including their endless love for the bestest boy, Krypto.
The Future of the DCU + Superman Done Right
With so much to say about this monumental entry into the new DCU, the hosts break down the characters and cameos, the references to other Superman stories (including Smallville), and the subtle foreshadowing for the universe at large. Through the film’s timeliness and drops of hope and humor, the film shows Superman’s connection to the community, and our Rioters break it down. They tease their favorite scenes and why people need to see this movie.
Note from Sherin: I forgot to talk about Metamorpho in my review. How could I forget to talk about Anthony Carrigan’s Metamorpho when the look, the characterization, and the surprise plot point made me so happy? Read my full review here.
All-Star Superman
To close out the show, revisit Sherin and Julian’s chat about Fantom Comics’ recent book club event, which focused on the All-Star Superman comic by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. They get into the origins of Superman, the comic’s influence on James Gunn’s Superman, and how audiences shape storytelling.
