Borrowing a page from Marvel’s playbook, DC rebooted the animated movie line into a . Inspired by the "New 52" comic reboot, these films share continuity. Events in one film directly cause consequences in the next.
The offer something live-action rarely dares to attempt: uncompromising storytelling. They don't worry about focus groups or toy sales. They have produced R-rated horrors ( The Killing Joke ), psychological thrillers, and cosmic operas with budgets that a fraction of a Marvel movie.
This period focused on one-off adaptations of beloved comics. Each film had its own art style and voice cast.