The Batman 1989 sets are based on the original Batman film released in 1989 directed by Tim Burton. It is the first installment of Warner Bros.' Batman film series. Sets in this subtheme currently consists of the Batmobile and Batwing. The release of the first set, the Batmobile, was to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary.
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes theme was part of the LEGO Super Heroes introduced in 2011 which featured both DC Comics and Marvel Comics with DC Comics sets launching first including nine sets in the first wave. Most of the sets and characters based on their comic counterparts although some have also been based on films.