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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: James Francis Gunn, Jr. Written by Arpit Nayak Arpit Nayak is an associate editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Arpit NayakAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Nov. 10, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot James Gunn’s ability to translate the energy and inventiveness of comic books into film has made him one of the most sought-after American writer-directors in the superhero genre—one of the most lucrative reservoirs of ideas for Hollywood adaptations in the early 21st century. Gunn’s narratives are often characterized by whimsical humor rooted in emotion and wounded protagonists who yearn for the soothing bonds of family. His work is also invigorated by a deep fascination with...

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