At least for a while.

Speaking at length on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, Gunn was first asked about his favorite origin story in comics.

Frankly Batmans story is great, Gunn said.

Don’t go into that alley, Mr. Wayne!

Don’t go into that alley, Mr. Wayne!Image: Warner Bros.

And I like it when the robber doesnt get caught.

I really love Batmans origin in terms of a simple story… [its] the ultimate origin story.

But, alas, he does not.

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Ill say that much.

I have no plans.

I am myself sick of seeing Superman and Batman and Spider-Mans [origins].

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But Gunn, being the smart open-minded filmmaker he is, did add one more thing.

But someone could come along and surprise me and do it in a way thats cool, he said.

You just never know.

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EvenHarley Quinnhad a spin recently.

(See alsoThe Batman,Spider-Man: Homecomingand Gunns own 2025Supermanmovie).

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