DC have been playing catch-up with Marvel on the cinematic playing field since 2008, when Marvel released Iron Man and forever defined the expectations of movies in the superhero genre. This is not necessarily a criticism of DC, but rather a testament to the incredible foresight and planning displayed by Marvel creatives. The criticism of DC comes from their sloppy efforts to make up an inordinate amount of lost ground with quick fixes. Having tried their hand (and failed) with re-evaluations of DC’s most famous characters in the form of Batman and Superman, DC’s recent revelation of an upcoming movie based on the Joker demonstrates a change in focus that could differentiate them from their main competitor.
