10 Reasons Batman Is RUINING DC Comics

Elseworlds comics can be some of the most critically acclaimed comics within the DC line up, stories like Kingdom Come and A New Frontier. They provide writers and artists with an opportunity to explore different aspects of a character or paint them in a light that readers would never see in the main continuity. With Batman's popularity, he has been afforded many different Elseworlds titles to the extent that his stories have filled three omnibuses with the possibility for more to come.

From classics like Gotham by Gaslight and the Batman & Dracula trilogy to modern stories like White Knight and the Last Knight on Earth, there have been many critically acclaimed Batman stories. No-one can deny that these comics are well regarded and sell well.

The issue, much like with DC's publication line, is that Batman encompasses the majority of Elseworlds stories and leaves little room for other characters, outside of the trinity, to have an opportunity for an Elseworlds book. From DC's perspective, it makes sense to publish mainly Batman Elseworlds as they have a higher chance to turn a profit. However, without the opportunity, other characters will not be able to shine without the chance at their own Elseworlds comic.

With comics like Nightwing: The New Order and Tales from the Dark Multiverse, there may be more opportunity for other characters to have Elseworlds comics. However, since then Batman has continued to dominate Elseworlds comics - with little signs of change.