The DCUsBatmanwill take a page from the book of Marvel Studios and Tom HollandsSpider-Man.

This new Bats will exist in a separate continuity from Reeves' efforts.

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Some may recall thatGunn previously confirmed that 2025sSupermanis not an origin tale for the Man of Steel.

He raised a good point too.

Several embellishments have been put on this event across incarnations as well.

Artwork of Batman and Robin

Sometimes, the gunman becomes the Joker.

Sometimes, Marthas pearls fall to the ground in slow motion.

Foxs television seriesGothamSpent five seasons drawing out the origin of the Dark Knight.

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But the endpoint is always the same.

2017’sSpider-Man: Homecomingonly made oblique references to the radioactive spider bite and Uncle Bens murder.

Watts' logic is sound.

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