Gunn himself hinted at this back in February 2023 by posting a tweet that shared art from the comics that have most influenced the burgeoning new DCU film slate, with a famous cover from All-Star Superman, alongside art from The Authority, Grant Morrison's run on Batman, and Alan Moore's Swamp Thing.

His directorial movie portfolio isn't vast, but it's certainly an excellent representation of James Gunn's unique and dark comedic style. From extremely low-budget sci-fi classics to multi-million dollar superhero flicks, his range is incredibly varied, and history has shown that a big budget doesn't always make the best work.