BATWOMAN: It Sounds Like We Can Forget About The CW Series Introducing A Small Screen Batman

BATWOMAN: It Sounds Like We Can Forget About The CW Series Introducing A Small Screen Batman

In news which is bound to disappoint a lot of comic book fans, the upcoming Batwoman TV show starring Ruby Rose reportedly won't be allowed to feature the Dark Knight. Hit the jump for further details...

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By JoshWilding - Mar 01, 2019 03:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Batwoman
Source: The Wrap
Last year's Arrowverse crossover - "Elseworlds" - featured the small screen debut of Batwoman and a huge number of references to Batman. While it was confirmed that the Caped Crusader exists in that world (but is regarded as a myth), we learned that Bruce Wayne went missing a number of years ago. 

However, those of you hoping to see Kate Kane track down her mentor may be disappointed. 

A new report claims that Batwoman will get "as close as it possibly can" to featuring Batman without ever physically introducing him. The show will also include a number of familiar faces from Gotham City but it's said that Bruce Wayne "remains off-limits for the foreseeable future" in the eyes of The CW.

This is definitely pretty disappointing, especially as we know Batman will be featured in the series finale of Gotham. That's clearly going to be a one-off, though, and it seems as if we can look forward to the Dark Knight's existence being handled in a way that's equally as frustrating as what Titans has done (referring to him on a constant basis and showing him from afar). 

What do you guys think? As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Nebula
Nebula - 3/1/2019, 3:13 AM
Said the same thing about Supergirl, and yet..
doomsday619
doomsday619 - 3/1/2019, 3:40 AM
@Nebula - I was going to say the same, They did great with the way they handled Superman would love to see what they could do with Batman too. Even if it's just cameo's here and there.
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2019, 4:17 AM
@Nebula - Give it one or two seasons, we will get batman on the show, at the most he will appear in the season 3 premier I bet
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 3/1/2019, 7:38 AM
@Nebula - I think also with Supergirl it was dropped my one network and moved to another so they brought in Supes to boost the start of the second season. Maybe if Batwoman doesn’t do too well they’ll pull in Bats the same way
Philvis
Philvis - 3/1/2019, 8:09 AM
@Nebula - And there is talk Supergirl's last season is next year and his Superman will become the show to replace it.
Krav
Krav - 3/1/2019, 3:19 AM
yeah there is an article from 2014 that says the same thing about superman lmao and yet.. they'll use it to boost ratings

also imagine this show being like arrow and in season 7 we'll se a future gotham with batman beyond ,how cool will it be :p
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2019, 3:23 AM
Wait for season 2 or 3 we will get him at some point
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2019, 3:25 AM
They could use the lack of Bruce Wayne as part of a season arc.
Use Hush for a season long big bad, but have him pose as Bruce Wayne, and focus on Kate discovering who he really is then exposing him.
Could bring in rating if they keep it a secret and advertise it as Bruce Wayne
99OPTIMISTPRIME
99OPTIMISTPRIME - 3/1/2019, 3:49 AM
@dracula - I don't think loopholes will be allowed.😂 An imposter or even a photograph of Bruce Wayne/Batman, would likely be off limits. The big question though, is what about all the other Batfamily members, and villains. If all the fan-favorites are off limits, then having the show set in Gotham City, will have been a silly decision.
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2019, 4:11 AM
@WAKANDABATMANFOREVER - If they can get away with something like that, I think it could make a great story.

On Villains, id say it would be best to avoid the complaints supergirl gets by using major Superman villains, stay away from Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, basically anyone from the golden age, unless they are doing some kind of event like a crossover or a Batman appearence. They should stick with more modern villains like Lady Shiva, Bane, Hush, Hugo Strange and basically anyone created by Scott Snyder, Grant Morrison or James Tynion.

For Batfamily members I'd say stay away from the Robins and Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, instead use lessor known members, we pretty much all know Luke Fox will at some point become Batwing, also use Azrael and Orphan
Lostcause
Lostcause - 3/1/2019, 7:56 AM
@dracula - Hush would be PERFECT for Kate to whittle down!
Repian
Repian - 3/1/2019, 10:30 AM
@dracula - Jason has to return to Gotham to claim the bat's mantle and carry the bat-symbol on his chest.
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2019, 12:09 PM
@Repian - Pretty sure he would be off limits because of Titans
GhostDog
GhostDog - 3/1/2019, 3:57 AM
Batman: The Kid Who Can't Ride His Bike Past The End Of The Street

WB: Bruce, don't go past the end of the street. Do not enter CW Avenue! You hear me?!
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2019, 4:19 AM
@BlackBeltJones - Give it a season or 2 , im sure he will appear
GhostDog
GhostDog - 3/1/2019, 6:28 AM
@dracula - Idk Titans couldn't even show him beyond a dark silhouette and him moving in the dark but never seeing his face. We'll see I guess.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 3/1/2019, 4:24 AM
Translation: the moment the show's ratings drop past a certain point, we'll introduce Batman.
rabid
rabid - 3/1/2019, 5:34 AM
Obviously. And a smart move. This version was terrible in the crossover event. Hopefully they learned a few lessons about what did and didn't work since then, but they can't drag Batman down with her.
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