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Reader Poll: Should DC Keep Its Film/TV Universes Separate?

By | February 5th, 2016
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One key difference between Marvel and DC’s approach to their live action adaptations how the television and film properties interact. Aside from the Fox X-Men/Fantastic Four films, which are not handled in house, all of Marvel’s film and television properties are part of one distinct shared universe, which can explain why folks like Peggy Carter and Nick Fury can pop up both on television and in theaters.

DC, on the other hand, has decided to keep their films and TV shows isolated, not crossing over from the silver to the small screen, or vice versa. Next month, Grant Gustin is bringing Barry Allen to Supergirl, further connecting DC’s television shows, which makes the lack of film tie-ins even more noticeable.

So, which approach do you prefer? Is it best to let each property thrive in the medium selected for it, or does the idea of making the films and shows more like the comics – in terms of crossover potential – more appeal to you? Take our poll, and expand those thoughts in the comments!

Is Keeping the DC Film and TV Universes Separate a Good Thing?

Yes, let each thrive in its own medium0%
No, the Marvel method of synergy is the way to go0%
Due to the TV multiverse, they aren’t necessarily separate 0%
I don’t care0%
I only watch PBS.0%



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Brian Salvatore

Brian Salvatore is an editor, podcaster, reviewer, writer at large, and general task master at Multiversity. When not writing, he can be found playing music, hanging out with his kids, or playing music with his kids. He also has a dog named Lola, a rowboat, and once met Jimmy Carter. Feel free to email him about good beer, the New York Mets, or the best way to make Chicken Parmagiana (add a thin slice of prosciutto under the cheese).

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