Now that James Gunn is the boss man of the DCU, every action, word, and move of his is speculated to provide hints about the new roadmap that DC is set to follow. While audiences currently have a rough idea of what’s about to come, many are eager to learn about the distant future as well, and this could be a significant piece of that puzzle.
Gunn recently expressed his love for The Human Target by Tom King and Greg Smallwood, a comic whose superhero was also featured in the Arrowverse previously. His endorsement of this comic as his favorite of 2023 on Threads has led to speculation about its potential significance in the future of DCU.
James Gunn Revealed His Favorite Comic Book of 2023!
James Gunn recently took to Threads to address a burning question about his favorite comic of the year, considering the new year is drawing to a close. The director swiftly responded, stating that The Human Target by Tom King and Greg Smallwood is his preferred comic of 2023. This 12-issue maxiseries was initiated in 2022 and completed the latter half of its storyline this year.
It turns out, the character has also previously appeared in Arrow Season 5, specifically in episode 5.
Debuting as Christopher Chance in December 1972’s Action Comics #419, has been part of incredible narratives in the comic world, safeguarding both heroes and villains through his skill of assuming their identities. His impressive resume includes mimicking royalty, felons, government officials, and even Bruce Wayne.
Will the Human Target Ever Appear in the DCU?
Now that James Gunn has wholeheartedly endorsed the iconic character, fans are pondering the possibility of the character making an appearance in the DCU. Even though the comics aren’t explicitly designed to be part of the universe, Gunn could potentially incorporate the characters particularly Christopher Chance into his narrative from time to time, attempting to integrate him into his own storytelling.
One suggestion is, that Tom King’s The Human Target comic series could potentially bring the Justice League International, one of DC’s renowned superhero teams on board. And Chance can play a significant part in this! Although some speculate that the JLI is on its way based on several confirmed appearances in the DC Universe, such as Booster Gold’s upcoming series, Nathan Fillion portraying Green Lantern Guy Gardner in Superman: Legacy, a new Batman for The Brave and the Bold.
And that is why people think it’s perfect. Only time will reveal if Gunn is indeed considering this direction, but people are excited!
