James Gunn hints that more Charlton Comics characters will join Peacemaker and Judomaster in the DCU: "You might be in luck"

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Charlton Comics characters include Peacemaker, Judomaster, Blue Beetle, Nightshade, Captain Atom, and more - and more of them might be coming to the DCU

Heroes from Charlton Comics leaping into action on the cover of Comic Artists #9
(Image credit: TwoMorrows Publishing)

Peacemaker is one of the foremost characters of James Gunn's DCU, but just like his co-star Judomaster, the acerbic anti-hero first debuted outside of DC, at the company Charlton Comics which was later purchased by DC. Now, Gunn is hinting that more Charlton characters could be coming to the new cinematic DCU.

"Will we see more Charlton characters, like the original Blue Beetle or Captain Atom, The Question, etc in your new DCU?" asks a fan with the account name 'ericdscroggs' on Threads. "I really enjoyed Superman, Peacemaker, and Creature Commandos. You're doing an awesome job!"

At least one other Charlton character has sort of made into the DCU already, as Gunn has confirmed that Xolo Maridueña's Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle is likely to continue on following his 2023 film, which also hinted at the inclusion of Charlton's Ted Kord, voiced by Jason Sudeikis in a teaser scene.

George Marston
George Marston

I've been Newsarama's resident Marvel Comics expert and general comic book historian since 2011. I've also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. (They/Them)

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