David Corenswet's Kal-El is (justifiably) the star of James Gunn's nascent DC Universe right now, with the filmmaker's "Superman" embracing the Man of Steel's classic look, red trunks and all. And if you pay attention to fans' chatter online, many are wish-casting for a similarly classical Batman costume when he finally appears in the franchise.

Technically the DCU's Batman already cameoed in "Creature Commandos," but seen from a distance or in shadow; all we can tell is he's got a cape and cowl. On the "2 Bears, 1 Cave" podcast , Gunn was asked, "Will we ever get a blue-gray Batman?" After laughing, Gunn noted how no matter which direction he takes for Batman, someone is going to be unsatisfied.

"There's a religious aspect to so much of this stuff that's very uncomfortable, becaus

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