James Gunn and Peter Safran’sDCUis in full swing and everyone is wondering what’s going to come next.Supermanis flying highand the creative minds behind the scenes are working hard on what’s next. But though the excitement is palpable, the DCU should be mindful about what it bases its next couple of films and shows on.

While every story has some kind of value, not every single one needs to be adapted like those which had divisive receptions during their initial release, likeFlashpointorHeroes in Crisis. That’s not to say these stories are bad, but thefollowing 10 DC comics, for one reason or another, shouldn’t be adapted into the DC Universe.

10Doomsday Clock

Created By: Geoff Johns and Gary Frank

Doomsday Clockwas a big swing when it came out a few years back and, from the get-go, fans were divided over the concept. On the one hand, incorporatingWatchmen’scharacters into the DC Universe was a novel idea. But on the other, fans bristled at how incompatible the two franchises were with one another.

One could see executives wanting to adaptDoomsday Clock, or at least parts of it, into a quasi-sequel to the 2009Watchmenfilm. But the DCU deserves to stand on its own and not be subjected to crossovers for several years, if at all. DC’s heroes are more than enoughwithout having to bringWatchmeninto the mix.

9Flashpoint

Created By: Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert

Flashpointis arguably one of the most well-known Flash stories. The story is infamous among comic readers as the event that brought an end to the Post-Crisis DCU and ushered in the controversial New 52 era. For better or worse, it’sa story that put the Flash on the mapand even his CW TV show adapted it.

That being said, this is way too big a story for the DCU as it is right now. There’s not even a confirmed Flash yet and there shouldn’t be a rush to put him in one. As tempting as it might be to do a proper adaptation (and give general audiences Thomas Wayne Batman), this isn’t the time forFlashpoint.

8“Son of Superman”

Created By: Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason

Fans loved seeing Superman become a father in the comics and the Rebirth-era story “Son of Superman” was the beginning of an amazing chapter in the Man of Steel’s life. There’s no doubt fans would love to see Jon as a kid again, being raised by new parents Clark and Lois.

However, Superman and Lois were confirmed to have only been dating for a few months. Fans should get the chance to see other major moments of the couple’s life before they’re rushed into raising Jon. While Jon should absolutely be realized some day,it’s best this storyline stay off the DCU’s radarfor now.

7Heroes in Crisis

Created By: Tom King and Clay Mann

Tom King has become a big part of shaping the DCU, with projects likeSupergirlandMister Miraclebeing based on his books. One could see other comics he’s created being adapted in one way or another. But one that would be best to avoid is his 2018 comic,Heroes in Crisis.

Admittedly, a superhero project that emphasizes mental health isn’t a bad idea. ButHeroes in Crisisis considered very divisive among fans given the mass deaths of heroes featured in the story and its treatment of Flash Wally West. King has a lot of comics that could serve as great building blocksfor the DCU other thanHeroes in Crisis.

6“Batman R.I.P.”

Created By: Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel

Fans are all abuzz about the upcoming film,The Brave and the Bold, as it should debut the DCU’s Batman. James Gunn has already revealed that the featured Robin of this movie is Damian Wayne, suggesting themovie might take a page out of Grant Morrison’s Bat-Epic. However, it may want to gloss over adapting the storyline “Batman R.I.P.”.

It’s not that “Batman R.I.P.” isn’t good. It’s actually one of the best stories in the Bat-Epic. But it’s a dark story that sees Batman targeted by a vast criminal conspiracy that tests his mind, body, and spirit. While elements of the story would work inThe Batman II,The Brave and the Boldmay fare better adapting something lighter.

5The Absolute Universe

Created By: Various

The Absolute Universe is a collection of titles set in a new world created by Darkseid. In this alternate universe, heroes are without the comforts of their Prime Universe counterparts and they face greater odds. Titles likeAbsolute BatmanandAbsolute Wonder Womanhave been selling like hotcakes and some are wondering if a movie might be in order.

While a movie isn’t outside the realm of possibility, one must remember that the gimmick of the Absolute Universe is thatthese heroes are not supposed to be like the standard heroes. Gunn and Safran’s universe is intended to give audiences more traditional takes on DC icons. A standalone movie would be fine, but not one set in the DCU.

4The O.M.A.C. Project

Created By: Greg Rucka and Jesus Saiz

TheO.M.A.C. Projectwas one of four miniseries that led into the 2006 event comic Infinite Crisis. It follows Maxwell Lord, who attempts to wipe out the metahuman population of Earth with a satellite he’d seized control of from Batman. Aside from Bruce building something akin to a doomsday device, this is the storylinewhere Wonder Woman infamously killed Lord.

The new DCU shouldn’t be afraid to show its heroes as flawed. But this goes a bit too far, especially for one as new as this franchise. Fans haven’t yet met Wonder Woman, and it’s too soon to have her go through something that made her one of the most divisive heroes in her universe.

3“Emerald Twilight”

Created By: Ron Marz and Darryl Banks

Lanternsis on the way and ever since it was announced that its version of Hal Jordan was going to be older, fans have feared one notable storyline was doomed to be adapted. “Emerald Twilight” is the storyline that saw Hal lose his hometown of Coast City, causing him to go mad with grief andbecome the villain Parallax.

Of course,Lanternshasn’t come out and there’s nothing concrete that indicates the DCU is adapting this story. But fans have a bad feeling that before they really get to know Hal, he’s going to enter his villain era before they even get to know him as a hero. Hopefully,Lanternswill borrow from much more fan-favorite storylines.

2Crisis on Infinite Earths

Created By: Marv Wolfman and George Pérez

Crisis on Infinite Earthsis, of course, a landmark story in comic book history. It commemorated five decades of DC Comics storytelling, and it brought together generations of characters in one epic story. Fans have speculated that the DCU should aim to recreate this story, using it as an opportunity to celebrate and incorporate elements of past live-action DC properties.

But while that may be tempting, the DCU is years, literally years, away from being able to pull off something like this. It’s been almost two decades and Marvel Studios is just getting around to adapting Secret Wars. Could aCrisisadaptation happen someday? Possibly, but for now,the DCU’s priority needs to be building itself upinto something strong.

1"Tower of Babel"

Created By: Mark Waid, Howard Porter, and Steve Scott

The “Tower of Babel” is one of the most well-known storylines in DC history and for good reason. This iconicJLAarc showed Batman’s contingency plans being stolen and utilized by Ra’s al Ghul to take down the League. It was a shocking story that ended with the League’s faith in Batman shattered for quite a while.

Though it would make for an interesting Justice League movie, this is a major violation, bigger than the rift that broke up the Avengers in Civil War. If the DCU really wants to separate itself from the MCU, it should focus on bringing heroes together instead of building up tostorylines that will only drive DC heroes apart.