Batman Just Officially Saved DC Comics From a Terrible Fate
After James Gunn is ousted by Skydance, DC Comics may have avoided a similiar fate thanks to Absolute Batman
Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has led to a series of unexpected changes within the company. James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-heads of DC Studios, have announced their departures. Concurrently, Skydance has initiated layoffs in various divisions, including Skydance Games. However, DC Comics has managed to avoid the cuts, despite reports of voluntary buyouts for other departments.
The reason behind DC Comics' exemption from layoffs is its strong performance, with Absolute Batman, a series by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, being a major contributing factor. This series has been a critical and commercial success, helping DC surpass Marvel in sales. The success of Absolute Batman has been so significant that, as Bleeding Cool reports, "no one wants to kill that golden batgoose."
Despite the positive outlook for DC Comics, organizational confusion at Skydance has raised concerns about potential disruptions. The company's unclear structure has led Skydance to avoid firing anyone integral to the success of books like Absolute Batman. This has subsequently allowed Batman to save DC Comics from a major shake-up.
A surprising revelation from Bleeding Cool's report is that DC Comics' publisher, Jim Lee, has welcomed the news of Jeremy Latcham's appointment as his replacement. Lee, who has felt marginalized by the outgoing Gunn and Safran, may find a new ally in Latcham. Additionally, rumors suggest that DC'scribe Tom King, known for popular series such as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Mister Miracle, may also be leaving DC.
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