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A recurring theme in the discussion is the flawed decision to reboot DC into a connected universe akin to Marvel. Critics argue that DC has historically thrived with contained stories—singular, standalone narratives like The Dark Knight Trilogy. Moving toward a sprawling multiverse complicates storytelling, dilutes character focus, and confuses audiences.
Character Focus Over Multiverses: Industry veterans emphasize that DC’s strength lies in the simplicity of focusing on core characters—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman—and building strong, standalone origins. The emphasis should be on creating engaging, character-driven stories rather than trying to mimic Marvel's interconnected universe, which relies on a consistent multiverse that DC seems to struggle maintaining.