All 9 Batman Characters James Gunn Has Already Confirmed for the DCU

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James Gunn’s new DC Universe is clearly setting up Batman’s world. Before a new Batman appears in live-action films, Gunn has already subtly introduced elements of Gotham City – its villains, heroes, and supporting characters – into animated shows and TV series. This groundwork is important because it allows Gunn to create a Gotham that feels established and real, with a rich history and lasting impact, before Batman takes center stage.

This new strategy also shifts the feel of the first live-action Batman movie. Instead of having to introduce Batman and his methods to the world all at once, James Gunn can build on what’s already been established. Shows like *Creature Commandos* and *Peacemaker*, along with other projects in the works, have already created a foundation of characters for Batman’s universe – some we’ve seen on screen, and others still being developed.

Every Batman Character Already Confirmed for the DCU

Batman (Bruce Wayne)

Though The Brave and the Bold will be his first movie within the new DC Universe, Batman is already a well-known hero. Because he’s already active, the DCU doesn’t need to waste time showing his origin story – like the death of his parents or his training.

A quick shot of Batman appeared in the animated series *Creature Commandos*, which is part of the new DC Universe. This confirms that organizations like ARGUS are aware of his activities. The story will center around an experienced hero who must adjust to being a father. It will be fascinating to see who James Gunn chooses to play Batman in the DCU, given the many talented actors available.

Robin (Damian Wayne)

As a huge Batman fan, I’m really excited they’re finally bringing Damian Wayne as Robin to live-action – it’s been almost thirty years since we’ve seen one on screen! It’s interesting because in the comics, Damian is actually the *fourth* Robin. That means the filmmakers are definitely acknowledging that other Robins – like Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, and maybe even Tim Drake – existed before him, which is awesome for longtime fans like me.

Damian is Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul’s son. He was raised from birth by the League of Assassins to be a highly skilled and deadly fighter, destined to take over for Ra’s Al Ghul. When Damian appears in *The Brave and the Bold*, Batman is forced to deal with his past and stick to his principles of not killing, all while trying to raise a son who was specifically trained to be an assassin. This creates the central conflict of the story.

Talia Al Ghul

Damian Wayne’s arrival immediately establishes the significant presence of his mother, Talia Al Ghul. Talia is a fascinating and challenging figure in Batman’s life – both a lover and an enemy – and she’s known for being a skilled businesswoman and a master of manipulation. She’s also the daughter of the notorious Ra’s Al Ghul, a dangerous extremist.

Her presence establishes that the League of Assassins – a powerful, worldwide, and secretive group – has long been a key player in the DC Universe’s hidden world, and has directly shaped the lives of both Bruce and Damian Wayne.

Sasha Bordeaux

Sasha Bordeaux was introduced as a key agent with ARGUS in Season 2 of *Peacemaker*. Originally, in the comics, Sasha was a Secret Service agent brought on by Lucius Fox to protect Bruce Wayne. She eventually became suspicious of his nighttime activities, learned his secret identity as Batman, and even trained to work alongside him as a discreet partner.

One of her defining storylines involved being falsely accused of murder alongside Bruce Wayne in the ‘Bruce Wayne: Murderer?’ plot. This experience led her to join the intelligence organization Checkmate and eventually become a cyborg known as OMAC. Even in this new capacity, her involvement connects the DC Universe to classic Batman themes of espionage and conspiracy.

Clayface (Matt Hagen)

The villain Matt Hagen, known for his ability to change shape, has officially appeared in the animated series *Creature Commandos*. A Clayface movie, featuring the same character, is also currently being developed. In the original comics, Hagen was a well-known, self-obsessed treasure hunter who stumbled upon a strange, radioactive substance.

Covering himself in mud gave him a body like clay, allowing him to transform into anyone he wanted, even perfectly copying their voice. He had to regularly return to a special pool to maintain this ability. His existence proves that Batman faces villains with extraordinary, superhuman powers.

Doctor Phosphorus (Alex Sartorius)

Dr. Alex Sartorius, who goes by the name Doctor Phosphorus, has been revealed as a member of the ARGUS black site team known as the Creature Commandos. He became Doctor Phosphorus after being heavily exposed to radiation during an experiment with a nuclear reactor core.

The transformation gave him a frightening, glowing skeleton-like look, along with the power to unleash intense heat and lethal radiation. He’s a terrifying and incredibly dangerous enemy, blurring the line between a common criminal and a formidable scientific menace.

White Rabbit (Jaina Hudson)

In Season 2 of Peacemaker, the White Rabbit briefly appeared as a background character, shown leaving an audition for the Justice Gang. The character’s secret identity is Jaina Hudson, who comes from a privileged background as the daughter of an Indian diplomat and a famous Bollywood actress.

She has a unique ability: she can split herself into two distinct people – Jaina, who appears to be a harmless socialite, and the White Rabbit, a criminal in disguise. This clever villain draws inspiration from Alice in Wonderland and has teamed up with characters like the Mad Hatter and his crew, proving that Gotham is home to a variety of unusual, themed criminals.

Bane

A new, currently unnamed DCU film is in the works featuring the villains Bane and Deathstroke. Bane is incredibly strong and intelligent, having honed his skills as a strategist and fighter while imprisoned in the brutal Peña Duro prison in South America. He also gained enhanced strength through the use of the experimental drug Venom.

Though best known for severely injuring Batman, Bane’s past also involves a short and troubled time with the League of Assassins. He briefly took control of the group and attempted to marry Talia Al Ghul.

Deathstroke (Slade Wilson)

I’m so excited to hear that Deathstroke, also known as Slade Wilson, is finally getting his own movie, and even better, it’s going to be with Bane! For those who don’t know, Deathstroke is basically the ultimate super-soldier – incredibly strong, fast, heals quickly, and is a tactical genius. Honestly, he’s considered the most dangerous assassin in the entire DC Universe, and I can’t wait to see him in action!

Though he’s well-known as a foe of the Teen Titans, his skills as a hired gun often lead to tough, direct clashes with Batman, Nightwing, and the rest of the heroes allied with Batman.

Batman Characters Who Might Be Confirmed

Dick Grayson

As a huge DC fan, I’m really excited about what’s coming! Everyone knows Dick Grayson was the very first Robin, and now he’s Nightwing. With the new Batman movie, *The Brave and the Bold*, focusing on Damian Wayne as the current Robin, it basically confirms that Dick existed before him – which is awesome! And I’m *especially* thrilled about the animated movie, *Dynamic Duo*. It’s going to be amazing to see how Dick and Jason Todd, the first two Robins, met and how their relationship developed. It’s a great way to explore the history of these iconic characters.

The story follows Dick Grayson and Jason Todd as their different ideas about how to fight crime strain their relationship, with Dick evolving into Nightwing and Jason taking a more dangerous route that eventually leads him to become the Red Hood. James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has expressed interest in making the animated movie part of the official DC universe, but its original storyline might end up being classified as an alternate, non-canon tale.

Jason Todd

Jason Todd was the second person to take on the role of Robin, and his story – marked by tragedy, death, and a later return as the Red Hood – is a key element in Batman’s history within the DC Universe. Just like Dick Grayson before him, the fact that Damian Wayne exists suggests Jason Todd was also a Robin.

The upcoming movie, *Dynamic Duo*, will probably show how Dick Grayson became Robin and then how his story moved away from that identity. Whether Jason Todd and Dick Grayson are officially part of the main DC Universe will depend on whether *Dynamic Duo* is considered part of the established storyline.

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2025-10-06 22:41