There is perhaps no industry figure more visible at the moment (besides actors themselves) than James Gunn, the new head of the DCU. Now he's talking Batman.

As DC Studios prepares for launch July 11, with the premiere of the James Gunn-helmed Superman, it’s looking to not tread the mistakes of competitor Marvel. As such, the DC Universe must sort its own cache of superheroes,

Batman is a crucial part of the DC Universe and Warner Bros. continued superhero movie business, so it’s a top priority now. Still, as Gunn put it, “Batman has to have a reason for existing, right?” Gunn’s DC doesn’t want to fart out yet another Batman movie,