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Batman v. Superman...

Let me tell you a little story about the "Cinematic Universe Competition", as I like to call it

In one corner, we have DC Comics. In the other, we have Marvel Comics. Two eternal rivals in the industry of Superhero Comicbooks, and the top of their league.

Marvel started a project so ambitious, so crazy, that it might just work. Create a series of live action movies of their most popular comic book characters, that were all set in one same continuity. Marvel began with the movie "Iron Man" (2008), complete hit, which kickstarted this project. Then, came the less remarkable but not less important, "The Incredible Hulk" (2008, with Edward Norton).

After that, a sequel of the former, "Ironman 2" (2010), which besides of exploring the inner turmoil of the protagonist, also introduces Special Agent Natasha Romanov (AKA: the Black Widow), who would play a part down the figurative line. The next year (2011) "Thor" was brought to the silver screen, which besides introducing the titular character, also introduces Special Agent Clint Barton (AKA: Hawkeye), who is in the same box as Romanov in terms of plot importance. A few months later, "Captain America: The First Avenger" hitted theatres around the globe.

All this build up, these comic book characters brought to life, all of the little dots and after-credit scenes were all leading up to one. new. movie:

"The Avengers"

Marvel had succeded. They achieved what none had achieved before. They have brought their greatest superhero team to the big screen, without flopping it.

Of course, DC wasn't gonna let that stand. Their pride was harmed. While Marvel was building up their monster of a project, they've been limping behind with their "Dark Knight Trilogy", "Superman Returns" and "Green Lantern".

Quick Disclaimer: Managing to get a batman trilogy is an amazing achievement on itself, when compared with Burton's and Schumaher's interpretations. Kudos to Mr. Nolan.

DC was falling back. How can they possibly catch up with their eternal rival in the race of comic book movies? Simple:
 * They started from scratch.
 * They made another Superman Reboot.
 * Make their "Super-hero-team-origins" movie, with a rebooted Batman and a recently rebooted Superman.
 * And just for more fan-pandering, throw in a Wonder Woman from basically out of nowhere.
 * Also name their movie as something that doesn't suggest in any way, sense or form that thos is their "Super-hero-team-origins" movie.

Let me ask you a question. From an outside perspective, does what DC is doing look like a good idea?