James Gunn's "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" will feature Lex Luthor in his iconic purple and green "war suit," a battle armor that makes him a formidable physical foe for Superman. This design, first appearing in 1984's "Action Comics #544" and designed by George Perez for Kenner Toys' "Super Powers" line, briefly gave Luthor an "evil Iron Man" look. While post-Crisis comics largely reimagined Luthor as a billionaire CEO, the war suit has made several returns, with a bulkier version in 2004 and a more streamlined one later, cementing its place as an integral part of his arsenal.

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James Gunn's DCU "Justice Gang" team appears to be heavily inspired by the 1980s/90s DC Comics series "Justice League International" (JLI), which featured a League without many of its most famous heroes and was led by Maxwell Lord. While the "Justice League" title is likely reserved for a film with prominent heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, a "Justice Gang" project could thrive in the interim, possibly as an HBO Max series due to the episodic nature of the classic JLI comics. The article suggests that the team could include characters already established in "Superman," such as Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) and Booster Gold, Fire and Ice, Mister Miracle and Big Barda, a recast Shazam, and Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz), who was the field leader of the JLI. Other potential members mentioned are Elongated Man and Rocket Red.

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The upcoming DCU "Superman" film, titled "Superman: Man of Tomorrow," is set to release. This title, a less common descriptor than "Man of Steel," was first used for Superman in 1939 during the New York World's Fair, symbolizing hopes for a brighter future. The article suggests that James Gunn's iteration of the character will lean into these optimistic and hopeful themes, possibly featuring big sci-fi ideas. An included image shows Lex Luthor in a power suit, hinting at a confrontation, but also raises the possibility of a team-up against a villain like Brainiac, potentially alongside Supergirl and Krypto. The title, previously used for a '90s comic series and a 2020 animated film, emphasizes Superman's role as a symbol of brightness and a hopeful future.

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