Gunn's secret to success isn't as elaborate as a Fortress of Solitude or as diabolical as a chunk of glowing Kryptonite. Rather, his approach seems to be something his contemporaries at Marvel and WB might have forgotten.
Superhero fans around the world already know Superman as the symbol of "truth, justice, and the American way," and Gunn has kept that intact. However, the Man of Steel's true inspirations might be older than America itself.
Although not as active as we're used to seeing him, Tim Burton has had a major career boost in the past few years. From his hit with Wednesday on Netflix to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, it certainly feels like Burton is back in his element.