Why Is WB so Hard when it comes to Batman outside cartoons and video games ?

[Cmbmool]

After reading this CBR related article (https://www.cbr.com/why-batman-stori...-so-appealing/) it got me thinking: As fans of the Batman and his mythos: Why is WB so stingy when it comes to seeing Batman in other forms of media outside animation and video games ?

As Batman fans what do you think of this ?

Also the reason I didn't do this in the other medias sections is due to well...it's Batman and his mythos and a subject like this isn't just limited to just TV. Plus more responses if I went to the MAIN Batman themed source on these forums.

[charliehustle415]

After reading this CBR related article (https://www.cbr.com/why-batman-stori...-so-appealing/) it got me thinking: As fans of the Batman and his mythos: Why is WB so stingy when it comes to seeing Batman in other forms of media outside animation and video games ?

As Batman fans what do you think of this ?

Also the reason I didn't do this in the other medias sections is due to well...it's Batman and his mythos and a subject like this isn't just limited to just TV. Plus more responses if I went to the MAIN Batman themed source on these forums.

I remember Bruce Timm had said that the execs didn't want consumer confusion. This was a big reason Batman disappeared from the DCAU when The Batman started to air.

For example, imagine if Batman was introduced into the Arrowverse the WB execs think that consumers would think the Batman from the Arrowverse is the same one from Dawn of Justice or Batman Begins.

And execs never want to confuse consumers because in their mind "confusion" leads to consumers turning away from their products.

This is why we have reboots in superhero comics, because execs know that continuity cannot last too long because consumers get confused about how to follow the story.

[Restingvoice]

I remember Bruce Timm had said that the execs didn't want consumer confusion. This was a big reason Batman disappeared from the DCAU when The Batman started to air.

For example, imagine if Batman was introduced into the Arrowverse the WB execs think that consumers would think the Batman from the Arrowverse is the same one from Dawn of Justice or Batman Begins.

And execs never want to confuse consumers because in their mind "confusion" leads to consumers turning away from their products.

This is why we have reboots in superhero comics, because execs know that continuity cannot last too long because consumers get confused about how to follow the story.

I'm with you up until the reboot ^^

because even though the intention is to make things less confusing, someone has to keep some things from old continuity and then mix it up with the new. Bonus point if they keep the same numbering.

[charliehustle415]

I'm with you up until the reboot ^^

because even though the intention is to make things less confusing, someone has to keep some things from old continuity and then mix it up with the new. Bonus point if they keep the same numbering.

I totally agree, but this is why they always call it a "jumping on point" there may be nods to old storylines but only if you are in the know or if there is a editor's note.

However, it isn't always smooth sailing' see DC's Rebirth which has only added to confusion as to what is cannon and what is not.

[jetengine]

The only issue is the executives are idiots. We're in a world of Thanos and Crisis in Arrowverse. The auduence are genre savvy about Alternative Earths

[charliehustle415]

The only issue is the executives are idiots. We're in a world of Thanos and Crisis in Arrowverse. The auduence are genre savvy about Alternative Earths

True.

But executives are idiots and they always assume the worst from the audience.

[skyvolt2000]

I remember Bruce Timm had said that the execs didn't want consumer confusion. This was a big reason Batman disappeared from the DCAU when The Batman started to air.

For example, imagine if Batman was introduced into the Arrowverse the WB execs think that consumers would think the Batman from the Arrowverse is the same one from Dawn of Justice or Batman Begins.

And execs never want to confuse consumers because in their mind "confusion" leads to consumers turning away from their products.

Meanwhile we have 3 versions of Robin running around.

I guess those execs don't realize EVERYONE can walk into a Target and see......

EVERY version of Batman on DVD. Along with every version of Power Rangers, Sailor Moon, GI Joe and the saga known as Transformers & Dr Who.