
Last year, The CW’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” miniseries brought the Multiverse to the screen for the first time, and with its cameo by Ezra Miller as the theatrical universe’s Flash, served as a sort of prologue for Muschietti’s upcoming DC blockbuster. The idea of the DC Multiverse isn’t new, but at least until very recently, it also wasn’t well known outside of the comic book faithful.

Speaking on his process of creating these collectibles, McFarlane said that they are "based on the concepts and the costume and the reference that was given to us directly from the producers and the director so that we're gonna make it as authentic as possible." The resurrected DC Direct will also be producing statues under the lines of Batman: Black & White, Harley Quinn: Black, White & Red and the DC Designer Series.Next year, Andy Muschietti’s The Flash will expose more people than ever before to the concept of DC’s Multiverse-the expanse of differing “Earths," each with their own unique makeup of superheroes and villains. DC Direct was originally an in-house company used by DC Comics to produce its own line of premium action figures and collectibles, but will now continue under the management of McFarlane Toys. At DC FanDome, Todd McFarlane announced that these collectibles will be released under the branding of DC Direct. In addition to these figures, McFarlane Toys will be producing collectible statues based on The Batman. All of the figures will be packed with display stands and their own trading cards. Lastly, the wave will include Batman's Batcycle in an individual release. The action figure of Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman provides fans with a new look at the feline femme fatale, complete with a malleable whip accessory. Paul Dano will be playing the Riddler, whose action figure comes with a small shovel.

The Batman action figure is based on the likeness of Robert Pattinson, and will come equipped with a grappling gun accessory.

The Batman, a young Dark Knight who must defend Gotham City from the Riddler's wave of terror.
