DC’s Most Lethal Vehicles That Could Shake Up the DCU

DC’s universe is littered with extraordinary machines, many of which have slipped under the radar despite their formidable reputations. With James Gunn now steering the DCU, there’s every chance some of these mechanical marvels might soon be roaring onto our screens, bringing with them a proper dose of chaos and spectacle.

Intergalactic Rides and Aerial Fortresses

Lobo’s Spacehog is a sight to behold—an anti-gravity motorbike that’s as much a part of the Main Man’s legend as his attitude. This floating beast, powered by a plant that churns out more energy than seems reasonable, lets Lobo zip across the cosmos at breakneck speed, bristling with weaponry and attitude. Only he can handle it, which is probably for the best.

Lex Luthor, never one to be outdone, has dabbled in airborne command centres. While audiences caught a glimpse of his ambitions in the latest Superman film, the comics have seen him attempt to replicate or seize Kryptonian technology, resulting in flying fortresses bristling with enough firepower to make even Superman pause. Should Luthor get his way, the skies above Metropolis could become rather crowded.

Stealth, Supersonic Power, and Bat-Inspired Engineering

Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet, a staple from her earliest days, is more than just a transparent aircraft. It’s a telepathically linked, nearly indestructible machine, capable of outmanoeuvring most threats while keeping Diana and her allies hidden from prying eyes. Its arsenal is nothing to sniff at, either.

Then there’s Batman’s Batwing, a custom-built aerial juggernaut. Outfitted with miniguns, lasers, and missile launchers, it’s as adaptable as it is intimidating. The Absolute Batmobile, meanwhile, takes things up a notch. Imagine a mining truck reimagined for urban warfare—massive tyres, underwater capabilities, and enough weaponry to flatten anything in its path. It’s a vehicle that matches the most relentless version of the Dark Knight.

Alien Technology and Planetary Threats

Hawkman’s Soarship, a product of Thanagarian ingenuity, has evolved over the years. It can shrink, expand, and move at speeds that border on teleportation, all while boasting a suite of offensive capabilities. With Hawkgirl already in the DCU, it’s only a matter of time before this ship makes its entrance.

The Justice League’s Javelin solves a practical problem: not every hero can fly or survive in space. This craft can traverse the void, dive into oceans, and carry enough weaponry to make planetary invasions feasible. It’s the ultimate team transport, designed for missions where failure isn’t an option.

Cosmic Menaces and Apocalyptic Devices

Brainiac’s Skull Ship is a nightmare made real. Constructed from the remnants of a digital world, it’s armed with technology capable of disabling and commandeering any system it encounters. Its arsenal rivals that of entire armies, and it can turn a planet’s own defences against it without so much as a warning.

Mongul’s Warworld Battlecraft is essentially a mobile planet of destruction. Built by the Warzoons and ruled by Mongul, it’s a fortress bristling with weapons that have humbled even Superman and Supergirl. If it ever set its sights on Earth, the outcome would be catastrophic.

Finally, the Mother Box, particularly when paired with the Anti-Life Equation, is in a league of its own. Not a vehicle in the traditional sense, it can transport armies across galaxies and, more chillingly, unleash a formula that grants its wielder absolute control over sentient life. As seen in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Darkseid’s use of this device is less about spectacle and more about existential dread—no explosions, just the quiet, terrifying end of free will.

Which of these formidable machines would you fancy seeing in the next wave of DCU films?