A new fan poster for James Gunn’s Superman has been released, paying tribute to a page in the character’s comic history. The poster, created by user @jobhutz, features Superman flying in the sunlight with the tagline “look up,” echoing the optimistic tone of the film’s marketing.
The art is based on a variant cover of Action Comics #51 by Karl Kerschl, which shows Superman flying against a blue background. This fan creation was posted prior to the reveal of footage showing David Corenswet’s Superman flying.
Gunn’s approach to Superman is decidedly more lighthearted than Zack Snyder’s, and this bright, comic-inspired art aligns with the former’s vision for the DC Universe. Gunn has stated that he believes this is the right direction for Superman, focusing on the values of being human, kindness, and love.
The film’s marketing has opted for an optimistic tone, using a new version of the classic John Williams score from Superman: The Movie, a brighter color palette, and the tagline “look up.” While a brighter Superman doesn’t automatically translate to one that is more thematically optimistic, that is clearly Gunn’s intention.
Interestingly, this doesn’t necessarily translate to a less grounded take on Clark Kent, however. The film will reportedly use drone technology for flight scenes instead of primarily relying on CGI, which is a more realistic approach.
The film’s cast includes David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt/Mister Terrific.
