James Gunn’sPeacemakerseason 2 adds a new mysterious character to its cast. Ahead ofPeacemakerseason 2’s 2025 release date, director James Gunn has been providing some updates on the show’s production, including a glimpse at Peacemaker’s new suit and helmets, and a six-month release window, specifically afterSupermanhits theaters. Now,Peacemakerseason 2’s castmay be growing with a new character addition, as suggested by Gunn himself.
OnX, DC Studios CEO andPeacemakerseason 2 showrunnerJames Gunnshares an image of a mysterious character sitting in front of a campfire. Shown from the back, this character seems to be a shirtless, long-haired man wearing feathered accessories on his arms. Gunn’s caption reads"Who might this be?". Check out the image below:
Who Peacemaker Season 2’s New Character Could Be
Theories About Peacemaker Season 2’s Mystery Character Already Abound
There’s very little information aboutPeacemakerseason 2’s mystery character that can provide any clues about his identity. However, that hasn’t kept fans from coming up with interesting theories.Among the theorized candidates are some rather obscure DC Comics characters who resemble the long-haired man from James Gunn’s post. These include genetically-altered superhero Long Shadow, Firestorm archenemy Black Bison,mystical antagonist-turned-hero Manitou Raven, andSuper Friendshero Apache Chief.
XuserGabi MGtheorizes thatPeacemakerseason 2’s mystery character will be Black Bison. In the comics, Black Bison a.k.a. John Ravenhair is a villain possessed by the spirit of his great-grandfather, who sports almost the exact same hairstylePeacemakerseason 2’s mystery character seems to have in James Gunn’s post. Aided by Firestorm, Black Bison is able to capture his great-grandfather’s spirit inside a talisman.
UserVivek Naskarputs forward another option: Long Shadow, who made his debut in the DC Animated Universe seriesJustice League Unlimited. As a member of the Ultimen, Long Shadow was created through genetical engineering to be a powerful automaton, though his goals change when he sides with the Justice League and receives free will. A different version of Long Shadow appears inYoung Justiceas a teenager who gains astral-based superpowers after the Reach kidnaps him.
Another candidate forPeacemakerseason 2’s mystery character could be Manitou Raven, as suggested byXusermarduk.Among the theorized characters, Manitou Raven is the one with the most developed background in the comics. In the source material, Manitou Raven is a shaman who was part of the mystical team"League of Ancients"until he met the Justice League and joined them. Manitou Raven possesses a wide array of abilities such as teleportation, size-shifting, and chronokinesis.
UserBoinstead suggests thatPeacemakerseason 2’s mystery character is theSuper Friendshero Apache Chief. In the 1970sSuper Friendsanimated series, Apache Chief was introduced as a size-shapting hero who could transform into a giant after saying the words"Inuk Chuk!“Apache Chief doesn’t have a direct counterpart in DC Comics, but he’s none other than the original inspiration for the previously mentioned Long Shadow and Manitou Raven.
Our Take On Peacemaker Season 2’s New Character
Peacemaker Season 2’s Mystery Character Could Be A Familiar Face
Peacemakerseason 2 is the type of series that could easily introduce any obscure characters from DC lore, and James Gunn has proved his talent for adapting lesser-known comic book characters inThe Suicide SquadandPeacemakerseason 1. However, there’s also the possibility thatPeacemakerseason 2’s mystery individual is actually an already established DC character in disguise.
For instance, Vigilante could be posing as a villain during a mission. Otherwise,Robert Patrick’s White Dragon or Michael Rooker’s Savant could return inPeacemakerseason 2, as the DCU reboot gives them a chance to come back from the dead.
