In the new DC Universe (DCU) overseen by James Gunn, superheroes and metahumans will not be a new phenomenon. According to Gunn himself, super-powered individuals have been known to the public for as long as 300 years.

This is a significant shift from previous superhero universes:

• Contrast with the DCEU and MCU: Unlike the DCEU, where Superman's arrival in Man of Steel was humanity's "first contact" with a hero, or the MCU, which kicked off with Iron Man, the new DCU is a "lived-in" world that has long adapted to the existence of superheroes.
• Storytelling Implications: This allows the DCU to skip the common origin stories and the trope of the world reacting to its first hero. The upcoming film Superman: Legacy will feature an already-established Superman in a world that is already familiar with people like him.
• Deep History: The 300-year timeline suggests a deep history of metahumans. This could easily incorporate historical teams like the Justice Society of America (JSA) and long-lived beings like the Amazons, making them an established part of the world's past.

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