James Gunn’s break from Marvel was pretty amicable, given the infamous saga of his firing, rehiring, and subsequent departure. Despite that tumult, Gunn has been diplomatic when discussing Marvel. Though he’s now the creative co-chair at DC Studios, Marvel’s biggest competitor, he still looks back fondly on his time in the MCU.
Still, working within an interconnected film saga was not without its challenges, and Gunn was bound to have some frustrations with the MCU. If nothing else, his priorities for the new DC Universe reveal a lot about Marvel’s worst habits.
