James Gunn’s DCU has already introduced dozens of meta-humans despite it still being in its infancy. The DCU reboot has hit the ground running with a fully-formed universe. Long gon are the days of incremental world-building told over numerous films. The DCU is already packed with notable DC metahumans.
James Gunn’s Superman (2025) introduces a Hall of Justice mural featuring over two dozen legacy metahumans. These heroes existed long before Superman’s debut, hinting at a richly layered DC Universe filled with centuries of superpowered activity. Combined with the animated Creature Commandos, these metahumans reveal the DCU’s deep history.
While not confirmed, it seems that the DCU is using a different definition for metahumans than DC Comics. In the comics, Meta-Humans are people with a specific gene, much like Marvel’s X-Men. In the DCU, the term is applied to all humanoid figures with some kind of superpower. As such, Batman, though established in-universe, does not technically count.
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Sister Symmetry
Superman (2025)
Sister Symmetry appears in the Hall of Justice mural in Superman (2025) as a cosmic sorceress who channels celestial energy. She represents the mystical legacy of magic-wielding heroes in the DCU.
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Silent Knight
Superman (2025)
Silent Knight is a sixth-century warrior named Brian Kent who defended Britain. As seen in the Hall of Justice mural, he’s adorned in classical armor and wields a mighty sword. Silent Knight has appeared in numerous time travel narratives, during one of which he met his adoptive descendant, Superman.
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Exoristos
Superman (2025)
Exoristos is a powerful warrior with ties to the Amazons. She is included in the Hall of Justice mural as a historical protector of Earth. She brings an early Themysciran presence to the DCU timeline that’s only been hinted at so far.
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Black Pirate
Superman (2025)
The Black Pirate is a swashbuckling adventurer from the 16th Century. He was one of DC’s earliest heroic figures and part of the legendary Five Warriors from Forever. Black Pirate also appeared in the Superman (2025) mural.
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Miss Liberty
Superman (2025)
Miss Liberty is a Revolutionary War heroine, represents the spirit of American independence. Her mural placement in Superman (2025) honors her place as one of the DCU’s oldest costumed defenders.
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Max Mercury (Whip Whirlwind)
Superman (2025)
Max Mercury appears in his earlier idenтιтy as Whip Whirlwind in the Hall of Justice mural in Superman (29025). He’s a speedster from the 19th century and precursor to modern Flashes, many whom he later mentors.
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El Diablo
Superman (2025)
El Diablo, also known as Lazarus Lane, is a cursed Western antihero. He channels demonic energy to fight injustice across the frontier. He appears in Superman as part of the Hall of Justice mural.
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Chop-Chop
Superman (2025)
Chop-Chop was a World War II pilot and resistance fighter. He was originally the chef for the Blackhawk Squandren before becoming a full member. His inclusion in the Hall of Justice mural acknowledges the breadth of global heroes in the DCU.
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Ghost Of Flanders
Superman (2025)
The Ghost of Flanders is a masked vigilante from World War I known as Rip Graves. He’s shown battling injustice during one of the darkest chapters in world history. He also appears in the Superman mural.
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Golden Age Sandman
Superman (2025)
Wesley Dodds, the original Sandman, uses prophetic dreams to fight crime. His gas mask and trench coat appearance make him one of DC’s earliest mystery men. Sandman is featured as part of the Hall of Justice mural.
