James Gunn, the creator of the superhero series Peacemaker and co-head of the DCU, revealed exactly when Season 2 of the series takes place after Superman. Notably, Superman, also helmed by Gunn, is the DCU’s first cinematic entry.

First Steps and Superman share some surprising similarities that allow both to stand out from the more mediocre superhero movies of late.

During his first public appearance following his latest box office hit, the filmmaker earned a standing ovation from the Hall H crowd while choking up as he talked about his love of the comic book medium.