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James Gunn Approves Fan Timeline for DCU
James Gunn co-signs fan timeline placing Blue Beetle and Clayface in DCU order.
In brief
James Gunn co-signs fan timeline placing Blue Beetle and Clayface in DCU order. James Gunn endorsed a fan-made timeline showing Blue Beetle (2023) and Clayface (2021) as early DCU projects. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Fan timeline for DCU
User comicbookcollide posted a list of DC Universe projects on Threads to arrange films and TV series into a coherent timeline.
“Timelines give me anxiety, but I think this is pretty good”
Gunn co-signs timeline
James Gunn responded to the post writing "Timelines give me anxiety, but I think this is pretty good".
“Timelines give me anxiety, but I think this is pretty good”
Clayface timeline position
Clayface is listed as the second DCU event occurring in 2021.
Blue Beetle timeline position
Blue Beetle (2023) is listed as occurring just prior to Creature Commandos Season 1.
DCU timeline complexity
Gunn confirmed Blue Beetle is canon to DCU but requires retcons to fit with the timeline.
Timeline anxiety
Gunn has anxiety about DCU timelines despite co-signing the fan timeline.
The short version
James Gunn endorsed a fan-made timeline showing Blue Beetle (2023) and Clayface (2021) as early DCU projects.
