Board Thread:DC Universe Discussion/@comment-1038387-20130427185937/@comment-5624498-20130429034847

I haven't bothered to watch TTG because it just doesn't hold my interest. I'm not interested in a DC series that is primarily focused on comedy, even if that is CN's perception about what the kids want to watch. I'm fine with comedy tossed into an action series or a lighthearted episode that's part of an overall action series (case in point, JLU, in which there are a couple of comedic episodes but with clever writing to them). But I just can't buy into a series involving comic book characters that's based so much on comedy.

The original Teen Titans may have had an animation style that didn't appeal to everyone but at least you had storylines that could deal with themes ranging from lighthearted to serious. But I have trouble with a DC or Marvel series that is solely focused on comedy.

But as Greg said in response to the many "why is YJ gone?" questions, CN's perception is that comedy is what the kids want. I'm fine watching comedic material (I'm a fan of the Total Drama series) though I disagree with CN's perception and that, yes, kids can get into action as much as comedy. But the only way to change that perception is for kids' tastes to clearly show that, and given that Adventure Time is popular, it's not surprising CN wants to capitalize on that, as much as I don't care for it.

Furthermore, Greg said the biggest reason YJ wasn't going to last was because the toy line got cancelled. Had the YJ toys flown off the shelves, YJ's future would have been safe, But even though DC and CN are under that same umbrella, there's a lot of costs involved with doing the shows based on DC comics that such a show needs a successful toy line in order to survive.

On the other hand, if a DC movie does a strong box office, then you're certain to see an animated series follow, which explains why we have another Batman cartoon the way. And if Man of Steel has a strong box office, CN is certain to want another Superman cartoon.

Anyway... as Greg suggested at AskGreg, the best thing you can do is keep buying YJ merchandise that's out there. Don't just download episodes at iTunes; buy the DVD. Buy YJ: Legacy as well. Strong sales of both likely convinces somebody at Time Warner to give a direct-to-DVD movie the green light.

And if another DC animated series comes on that you like, cross your fingers the toys sell well... unless you feel you have the money to spend on the toys.