I know they've done some OGNs. Some of which are out of continuity. And I've also heard about how difficult it is to launch a truly new character in comic books without giving them someone's else hero-identity or tying them to a family. Also heard about difficulty of accessibility in comics. I understand both of those.
So I was wondering, has DC tried launching any new characters via OGNs recently? Not ones meant to be part of the actual DC universe, I mean, but something old-school with a non-shared universe? Or would that be done under another name? I don't really know anything about the business end. I understand it doesn't help with monthlies or existing IP values, just wondered if they did that sort of thing. Seems like it might well suit a different type of buyer.