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next summer as the big kick-off for his and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe, the franchise is actually getting started withlives up to both of those comparisons, channeling the quintessential heart and dark humor that have become calling cards of Gunn’s found-family stories, and delivering the best possible start to the budding DCU.that was created in the 1980s by J. M. DeMatteis and Pat Broderick.
In all seriousness, the Weasel backstory you didn’t think you needed will rip your heart into pieces and leave you asking for more. It’sThat’s the thing about James Gunn’s work that stands out from so much else in the comic book space right now. He has always had a knack for making you laugh and cry in equal measure, while never sacrificing the story to do so. He makes it clear in this show that, with his vision for the DCU, story will always come first.
It’s hard to think of a group of characters better suited for laying the groundwork of a new franchise. Without the likes of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, or any of the truly iconic characters from DC lore, the sandbox feels vast and empty. There are limitless possibilities, which is something that Gunn and the team and DC take full advantage of.
A big reason for that is David Harbour’s electric performance. Really, that’s true of this entire cast. The vocal work throughoutis impeccable, and it makes me giddy thinking about the whole “same actors in animation and live-action” rule that this new DCU has already said it’s going to live by. Indira Varma embodies the Bride in such a commanding way, leaving you dying to know just what she’ll be able to do with the live-action version of the character.
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