Board Thread:DC Universe Discussion/@comment-3974095-20130611233337/@comment-1635895-20130722111605

Bartieandquick+6 wrote: Why Flash and not Wonder Woman, though? Those are my thoughts exactly. First off, keep in mind that only the Superman/Batman film is confirmed, The Flash and Justice League dates are still rumors, unless I've missed a recent development. With this Superman/Batman crossover film now confirmed, and a Justice League film inevitable, it would make sense to me to introduce DC's big three - the Trinity - in films prior to JL.

Then again, if DC/Warner is taking the approach of introducing characters based on audience familiarity, then setting The Flash for a pre-JL release is a smart move, as mainstream audiences largely do not know who he is. Let's take a quick(ish) run down of each 'Leaguer in the mainstream;


 * Batman: everyone knows who the Dark Knight is, his origins, his rogues gallery, and therefore requires no large introduction before Justice League.
 * Superman: Man of Steel cleared this up, despite arguments against his depiction.
 * Wonder Woman: she's had her own successful live-action television series, and though it was a while ago, the mainstream does still know who she is thanks to her iconic costume. Other details of her origin, i.e. Amazon warrior, Theymiscira, etc. are sketchy, but these are details that could potentially be introduced in Justice League, and picked up in a later film.
 * Green Lantern: sure, that film was a flop, and despite whether Ryan Reynolds is cast again (I hope not and doubt it) the mainstream is acquanited with this hero. Personally, I want to see John Stewart in the role, but that's another discussion.
 * Flash: has really not had much of a presence in the mainstream. Sure, he had that mildly-successful live-action tv series, and a large role in the Bruce Timm JL animated series, but he's yet to make a defining and lasting appearance with the mainstream.

Hopefully that sort of conveys my thoughts, and perhaps Warner Bros. perspective on the issue.

As a sidenote, I fully support introducing the DC Cinematic Universe's (DCCU) iteration of Batman in a Superman film, because the audience knows Batman. We don't need another origin story, or another Batman standalone film, yet. We need Batman in a brand new and dynamic story type, and I think a crossover film with Man of Steel is an excellent way to do it. Especially after the mixed reactions to MoS, this guarantees everyone and their uncle will see the sequel.

Bartieandquick+6 wrote: As for the two Batman movies, I don't know. Never was a fan of Damian Wayne, but I'm hoping the second film is based on the Arkham video game series. From what I've read of Damian, I quite like him. I fresh approach to the Robin character.

As for the films, the second is indeed cashing in on the Arkham video games, or so World's Finest thinks;


 * "Then, Batman: Assault on Arkham will see release come Fall 2014, taking advantage of the high-profile “Arkham” brand." - press release.