<p>We make our case for why Robert Pattinson’s <em>The Batman</em> should remain a standalone series and not cross into James Gunn’s DC Universe. Drawing from the comics, we explore what a new DCU Batman could look like and why Reeves’ Gotham doesn’t fit the shared-universe tone.</p><p>We also react to the first look at Superman’s suit from James Gunn’s <em>Superman</em> (2025) and dive into Marvel’s <em>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>0:00:00 - Like &amp; Subscribe</p><p>0:00:10 - Genndy Tartakovsky Podcast</p><p>0:00:45 - Fast &amp; Furious Movie Reactions</p><p>0:02:40 - New Reaction Videos</p><p>0:06:14 - Batman and the DC Universe</p><p>0:08:40 - Matt Reeve&#39;s Conflicting Tones</p><p>0:11:35 - We Need DCU&#39;s Batman</p><p>0:13:10 - Luthor/Wayne Dynamics in DC</p><p>0:14:30 - The Batman Epic Crime Saga is Self-Contained</p><p>0:15:55 - Dealing with DCU Boundaries</p><p>0:19:06 - Drama vs Fantasy in Batman&#39;s Universe</p><p>0:20:15 - Evolution of DC Comics</p><p>0:24:18 - Varying Tones in the DC Universe</p><p>0:28:20 - Fantasy in the Marvel Universe</p><p>0:30:40 - What to Read and Watch in DC</p><p>0:32:19 - How to Introduce DCU&#39;s Batman</p><p>0:33:38 - Will The Batman: Part III Happen?</p><p>0:37:30 - Audience Expecations / DC Confusion</p><p>0:41:53 - Robert Pattinson Commitment</p><p>0:43:24 - Superman&#39;s Trunks</p><p>0:45:17 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day</p><p>0:46:07 - Leave Spider-Man&#39;s Wrinkles Alone</p><p>0:49:07 - Spider-Man and Stark Tech</p><p>0:50:20 - Why Spider-Man&#39;s Homemade Suit Matters</p><p>0:56:55 - Top Tier Superhero Costumes</p><p>0:58:40 - Final Thoughts / Wrap Up</p><p>1:00:00 - Thanks to our Patrons</p>