Director James Gunn is preparing the movie Superman: Legacy and has revealed which comic will serve as a reference.
Renowned writer and director James Gunn, known for his work on superhero films like Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad, has revealed an interesting influence for his upcoming film Superman: Legacy. Since the comic Superman For All Seasons has had a significant impact on the creation of his version of the Man of Steel.
Superman: Legacy is set to be the starting point of a new era for DC Comics films, with a completely revamped cast. So far, we know that David Corenswet will take on the role of Superman and Rachel Brosnahan will play Lois Lane. However, there is still uncertainty about who will be the actors who will give life to iconic characters such as Lex Luthor and Jimmy Olsen.
This is how James Gunn explains it.
“I just received this incredibly beautiful Absolute Edition of Superman for All Seasons, one of my favorite Superman stories and a huge influence on Legacy (and a strangely perfect bookend to All-Star Superman). Tim Sales’ late, great artwork and Bjarne Hansen’s watercolor have never looked better, nor has Clark & Ma & Pa. Jeph Loeb’s elegant, confident story still sings.”
This story can be purchased with this link.
What is the comic about?
Superman for All Seasons is a graphic novel that is divided into four seasons narrated by different characters, each shedding light on the life and evolution of Superman.
Superman For All Seasons
Spring (Narrated by Jonathan Kent): The story begins with Jonathan Kent narrating how he and his wife Martha found a baby on an alien rocket and raised him as their son in Smallville, Kansas. As Clark grows, Jonathan reveals to him the truth about his origin and his powers. After a traumatic experience during a tornado, Clark decides to leave for Metropolis to use his abilities to help people, becoming Superman.
Summer (Narrated by Lois Lane): In this season, Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane finds herself intrigued by the newly arrived masked hero, Superman. She narrates how his journalistic rules are affected by the arrival of this new defender of the city. Superman performs heroic acts, such as saving the city from a nuclear missile and rescuing Lois from a submarine. Clark visits Smallville and discovers that his home has changed, making him feel out of place.
Fall (Narrated by Lex Luthor): Lex Luthor, the millionaire villain, narrates his obsession with Superman and his plan to get revenge on him. Luthor manipulates Jenny Vaughn, a scientist, and uses a virus to threaten Metropolis. Superman rises to the challenge and must ultimately ask Luthor for help to stop the spread of the virus. Together, they save the city, but Jenny, now transformed into “Toxin,” dies.
Winter (Narrated by Lana Lang): Lana Lang, a childhood friend of Clark, narrates how she was in love with him. After Clark reveals his powers and sets out to help the world, their dreams of a life together crumble. When a flood threatens Smallville, Superman returns to save the town and reconcile with Lana. The story ends with Superman returning to Metropolis, leaving Lana with a new life in Smallville.
Superman for All Seasons offers a unique perspective on Superman’s life and influence on society, through the eyes of different narrators, each representing a season of the year and an important stage in the hero’s life.
The movie Superman: Legacy will be released on July 11, 2025. Although the date could vary due to the Hollywood strike.
