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James Gunn’s Superman has finally found the cure to superhero movie fatigue: just make them more like comics

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July 11, 2025

[#item_full_content] Opinion | James Gunn’s Superman accomplishes the impossible task of launching the new DC Universe by embracing its comic book roots instead of trying to redefine them Read More

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