For a while now, it’s felt like DC has dominated the grimdark, especially during Zack Snyder’s tenure, while Marvel has always lent more on snark. But James Gunn’s Superman seemed like it would cross the streams, as it was a DC movie written and directed by a Marvel veteran. DC StudiosUnlike James Gunn’s previous superhero movies like the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, Superman isn’t funny. Marvel StudiosAs Marvel continues to evolve, this new approach may be the key to keeping its works fresh. The DC universe is undeniably different from what it was before, but it’s still different from Marvel.