5 R-Rated DC Stories Matt Reeves’ Batman Can’t Afford to Ignore

Since The Batman isn’t connected to the main DC Universe, it opens up possibilities for stories that wouldn’t work in the shared universe James Gunn is building. The film’s darker style is a great fit for adapting DC’s more mature ‘Elseworlds’ tales, especially those published under the ‘Black Label’ imprint, which are known for being grittier and aimed at adult readers.