Spider-Man Confirmed Canon In DC Universe Peacemaker Season 2

In James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6, the iconic Spider-Man pointing meme was recreated, confirming Spider-Man's existence as a fictional character within the DC Universe (DCU). This scene, featuring the character Vigilante meeting his alternate variant, establishes that while Spider-Man and likely other Marvel characters are acknowledged in the DCU, they exist more as cultural or fictional icons rather than real superheroes within that universe. This mirrors the approach seen in Marvel's Eternals, where DC heroes like Superman and Batman are referenced as fictional pop-culture figures. The DC Universe is currently undergoing a reboot under Gunn and producer Peter Safran, aiming to avoid the pitfalls of the previous DC Extended Universe by focusing on character development and a more deliberate rollout. Additionally, DC has its own Spider-Man-like character named Sideways, a teenager with dimension-rifting powers, but the character has not yet been fully utilized by the franchise. The incorporation of characters from Charlton Comics, such as Blue Beetle and The Question, further enriches the DCU's expanding roster, highlighting Gunn's intent to diversify the universe with varied heroes.