DanTheLegoMan

Keep in mind that this product is really geared towards younger builders (ages 8-12)and it was taking the place of Brickmaster. I think they kept it intentionally simple to help them learn new skills to become a better builder.

LEGO Batman sets became available mid 2008 in conjunction with the new Batman movie at that time. They only began to sell well after the video game came out. A lot more kids became interested in those sets and older sets once they saw the characters in the game. The last LEGO Batman sets sold out in January 2009, since then there has been a lot of interest in the series (as evidenced by forums like this and the high cost of these sets on Ebay) and I would not be suprised in seeing them come back in the near future. I dont see the fact that another company has the license being a factor. LEGO produces spongebob sets and Megabloks makes Nickelodeon sets. Trio may have DC but licenses expire and are picked up by diff companies all the time (e.g. Thomas the Train going to Megabloks after LEGO had it) so I dont see it as a deterrent. Also dont forget that Disney's pick up of Marvel was strategic, their main theme park competitor in Orlando is Universal Studios Theme Park which had a lot of marvel themed rides. Dont rule it out is what I am saying.

These are actually business card images. I got one from a representative and they look exactly like this.