Let’s be honest: hardcore fans of intellectual properties can sometimes create a harsh environment that alienates and even becomes toxic to others. When thinking of this topic, the first thing that likely pops into the minds of the online film community are the fans of DC Comics movies. Sure, every tree has a bad apple or two, but I am under the impression (since I am among the many in the fandom) that DC Comics fans are given a bad rap. DC fans are truly some of the best on the planet and I have been lucky enough to have known them for as long as I can remember (as well as some Zack Snyder fans, but that’s a different topic for a different day).

Let’s look at the DCEU. The common perception is that this shared universe of films hasn’t gone over well with wider audiences and critics across…