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Exploring the Significance of 300 Years of Metahumans in the DC Universe

By

Samantha Nelson

10mo ago· 4 min readenNews

Summary

James Gunn's Superman movie introduces the concept of metahumans existing for 300 years in the DC Universe, setting the stage for a new narrative direction. Unlike Marvel mutants, DC metahumans are normal humans with a special gene granting superpowers.

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Kal-El arrived on Earth 30 years ago and has been known as the most powerful superhero for the past three years.
People in this setting have been aware of metahumans for 300 years.
Metahumans in DC Comics are normal humans with a special gene that can give them superpowers.
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Creature Commandos’ Frankenstein and The Bride are 200 years old, but Vandal Savage, Ra’s al Ghul, and Wonder Woman’s mom are much older

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