History Main / ExiledFromContinuity

**** Fortunately, the show ''does'' justify on the disappearance of the Huckebein MK III: the writers simply have TheFederation scrap the project. Thus, rather than relegate [[SuperRobotWarsAlpha Ryoto Hikawa]] to the MK III, he gets to pilot the [=EXbein=], another anime-exclusive unit which, in-story, is the ''prototype'' to the intended MK III. Then again, any SuperRobotWars fan isn't entirely fooled to see the [=EXbein=] ''is'' the MK III: the difference is simply removing the signature V-fin on its head, while adding a pair of giant SRX-like visors around the eyes. The fact the mechanical designer for the [=EXbein=] is the same person who designed the Huckebein says something about the similiarities between them.
**** The EXbein is later topped by Ratsel's Guarbein MK III Trombe, which is essentially the Huckebein MK III Trombe with the Guarlion's head and shoulders. Elzam with a [[PaperThinDisguise terrible disguise]] is piloting a Hucekbein with a terrible disguise.

* The early [[DoctorWhoExpandedUniverse comic stories]] of ''DoctorWho'' had such high strange "''Who'' meets [[TheSilverAgeOfComicBooks Silver Age]]" moments such as "Dr. Who" teaming up with Santa Claus to save evil goblins from stealing Christmas. NoReally... (That example just scratches the surface.) He also had two grandchildren named John and Gillian. Needless to say, we haven't heard much from John and Gillian lately, apart from infrequent appearances which make it clear they don't belong in the "real" DoctorWhoExpandedUniverse.

* Similarly, issues over the ownership of Death's Head and Circuit Breaker; Marvel ramrodded both into non-''Transformers'' apperances (Circuit Breaker appeared in cameo in ''SecretWarsII'' and Death's Head in an editorial cartoon) before they "officially debuted" in their respective ''Transformers'' comics to ensure that they own the two characters and not Hasbro, meaning that their issues can't be reprinted by IDW Comics. Which in the case of Death's Head, means that none of his UK stories ("Galvatron: Wanted Dead or Alive" and "The Legacy of Unicron") can be published in the United States (though both stories did see release via comic shops via importing of the UK published trade paperbacks). Circuit Breaker's situation is more complicated, as the first three TPBs had to replace her early appearances with text summaries, though apparently IDW was FINALLY able to strike some sort of deal with Marvel to reprint #72-80 in full come the release of volumes #5 of their reprint series.

* TheEndless from NeilGaiman's ''TheSandman'' series are blocked by a similar agreement. While Gaiman didn't have anything specific in his contract, he has enough leverage to basically have the Endless be de facto off-limits to the rest of the DCU unless he says otherwise. There is one major exception to this: Destiny, who was created before The Sandman and therefore not created by Gaiman. The fact that these characters (again, with the exception of Destiny) fall so squarely into VertigoComics territory also keeps them from entering into the DCU much.

* Initially, the writers of ''{{Smallville}}'' wanted to do a similar series about [[Comicbook/{{Batman}} Bruce Wayne]] rather than Clark Kent. They got vetoed because [[TheDarkKnightSaga another Batman movie was in the works]]. This has also prevented them from doing a storyline where Bruce Wayne comes to Metropolis, leading to the recurring 3rd season character Adam Knight (name being a play on [[Series/{{Batman}} Adam West]] and the Dark Knight nickname) who was a [[CaptainEratz Captain Eratz]] of Batman before he was turned evil and GreenArrow/Oliver Queen (originally created in TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks as Batman [-[[RecycledINSPACE WITH ARROWS INSTEAD OF BATS!]]-]) becoming a recurring character in seasons 6 and 7 and gaining main character status in season 8. As with ''JLU'', other minor DCU characters have gotten the ''Smallville'' treatment and thus have been better highlighted.

**** Fortunately, the show ''does'' justify on the disappearance of the Huckebein MK III: the writers simply have TheFederation scrap the project. Thus, rather than relegate [[SuperRobotWarsAlpha Ryoto Hikawa]] to the MK III, he gets to pilot the EXbein, another anime-exclusive unit which, in-story, is the ''prototype'' to the intended MK III. Then again, any SuperRobotWars fan isn't entirely fooled to see the EXbein ''is'' the MK III: the difference is simply removing the signature V-fin on its head, while adding a pair of giant SRX-like visors around the eyes.

* There was a small furor in the ''SuperRobotWars'' continuity after the Anime Adaptation of the first Original Generation game removed nearly every appearance by the Huckebeins, Mecha that basically look like {{Gundam}}s with the SerialNumbersFiledOff. Many fans feared the exile of the entire line especially after the previews of the Original Generation ''remake'' also omitted them. These fears ceased when the game itself came out, all Huckebeins present and accounted for.
** It's better then that. No one was especially afraid after the anime because the Huckebein did show up, just only briefly. But then a trailer came out for Original Generations that had the Huckebein animation removed for a different, new unit. And then a malicious but clever fan spread rumor that Bandai had sued Banpresto over its use of the Huckebein, which for some reason a huge amount of the fanbase believed... despite Bandai OWNING Banpresto and later merging completely with them. Cue massive screaming to the point that Banpresto found out about the rumor and intentionally kept it alive for the sole purpose of amusement.
*** It's happening again in The Inspector. Bullet's usual Huckebein MK II, that he starts with in the game is replaced by a brand new machine, a Mass Produced Wildschwien (which looks more Huckebeinish than the actual MP Huckebein). This really won't matter in the long run though because Bullet ditches the MK II early on for a more powerful super robot anyway. Personally this troper believes Bandai just doesn't want a knock off of their popular Gundam making what amounts to a cameo, since Bullet barely does anything in DW, Elzam wouldn't have gotten it until the final battle, where he also doesn't do much, and the only other Huckbein's were either secret units or characters that didn't fight in the anime due to the cast being cluttered enough already. This will be tested when Ryoto shows up in Inspectors (if he does) since he's got nothing better to pilot than the MK 3.

** Although, when the comic version of the Hartnell Doctors' little black doctor's bag turns up under the TARDIS' console in an episode of the Tennant Doctor (The Unicorn and the Wasp)...

** The reverse is not true, however. Various superheroes have made appearance in Vertigo comics. Zatanna is apparently Constantines ex, a SwampThing arc featured the JLA in passing and another had a very important appearance by Batman, the Matian Manhunter and Scot Free featured in the first arc of TheSandman, etc.

** Similarly, [[TheAwesomeSlapstick Slapstick's debut limited series]] has been completely ignored by Marvel canon -- most notably the events of issue #4, where an irradiated bum destroys major portions of New York, attracting the attention of TheAvengers, the FantasticFour, the New Warriors, Ghost Rider, {{Daredevil}}, and other heroes. However, Slapstick himself was recruited into the New Warriors and appears in ''Avengers: The Initiative,'' [[CharacterDerailment much to the dismay of many fans]].

* In the MarvelUniverse, there's a whole sub-set of superheroes that live thier lives sliding in and out of continuity in varying degrees. Many break the FourthWall regularly and parody other characters whenever they appear in their own series, but are welcomed into continuity with open arms.

*** ''{{Transformers}}'' was initially set on the regular Marvel Earth, with Comicbook/{{Spider-Man}} guest-starring in the third issue, although it was quickly shifted to an alternate continuity as the series progressed. Likely in reference to how unlikely this was to stick, Nick Fury appeared in one panel and [[LampshadeHanging demanded not to have to fight the giant radioactive lizard again]]. Sadly, this has meant that IDW reprint TPB series can not reprint said issue (a text synopsis was used instead) nor can they reprint any Marvel UK stories involving Death's Head (another Marvel character that appeared in Transformers UK).

** While Death's Head is unequivically a Marvel character, replacing the character with newer versions (Death's Head II and Death's Head 3.0) does, neatly avoids the original's back story involving him being taken from the ''Transformers'' universe to the MarvelUniverse via the [[DoctorWho TARDIS]].
*** Back now, yes?

** Death of the Endless now has a major role in ''Action Comics'', with a prominent ad campaign. It's probably safe to say the ban has been lifted.

** [[spoiler:It happened. [[TheReveal Angel]] [[WhamEpisode is]] [[BigBad Twilight]].]]

* VertigoComics, while a part of DC, has/had such comics as the above mentioned ''{{Hellblazer}}'', as well as ''SwampThing'', ''TheSandman'' and others. While they are technically in DCU continuity, and have made token appearances every now and then, they are not allowed to make any big significant guest appearances because their series/stories are too dark and mature to risk some unknowing kid picking up a issue of ''Hellblazer'' after a ''Hellblazer/Superman'' crossover. Arguably, this is completely pointless; many ModernAge comics in TheDCU are just as violent and disturbing as anything you'd find in Vertigo. Perhaps out of this realization (as well as because, outside of John Constantine, most of those characters are without a ongoing title), [[http://io9.com/5552897/swamp-thing-and-other-vertigo-characters-to-return-to-the-mainstream-dc-universe at least some of the Vertigo characters may no longer be in exile]].

** The reverse is not true, however. Various superheroes have made appearance in Vertigo comics. Zatanna is apparantly Constantines ex, a SwampThing arc featured the JLA in passing and another had a very important appearance by Batman, the Matian Manhunter and Scot Free freatured in the first arc of TheSandman, etc.

* TheDCU's ''AmbushBug'' took a lighthearted look at the DC universe... which happened to be a big no-no [[BronzeAge at the time]], causing his series to be sequestered to its own continuity. The character himself exists within the DCU, and gleefully hops between canon and non-canon at will.

* The early [[DoctorWhoExpandedUniverse comic stories]] of ''DoctorWho'' had such high strange "''Who'' meets SilverAge" moments such as "Dr. Who" teaming up with Santa Claus to save evil goblins from stealing Christmas. NoReally... (That example just scratches the surface.) He also had two grandchildren named John and Gillian. Needless to say, we haven't heard much from John and Gillian lately, apart from infrequent appearances which make it clear they don't belong in the "real" DoctorWhoExpandedUniverse.

* Recently, the estates of Siegel & Shuster, original creators of Comicbook/{{Superman}}, won a court ruling that the concept of Superboy belonged to them. This is believed to have led to the death of one character, the ModernAge clone Superboy, and the renaming of another. Any writer at DC who suggests making another Superboy character will probably be denied, even if their idea is awesome. Even the ''Series/LegionOfSuperHeroes'' cartoon, which was ''based on'' the concept of Superboy, instead has a teenage "young Superman" as its star. And the DVD of the '60s Filmation Superman cartoons had the Superboy shorts deleted.

* Initially, the writers of ''{{Smallville}}'' wanted to do a similar series about [[Comicbook/{{Batman}} Bruce Wayne]] rather than Clark Kent. They got vetoed because [[TheDarkKnightSaga another Batman movie was in the works]]. This has also prevented them from doing a storyline where Bruce Wayne comes to Metropolis, leading to the recurring 3rd season character Adam Knight (name being a play on [[Series/{{Batman}} Adam West]] and the Dark Knight nickname) who was a [[CaptainEratz Captain Eratz]] of Batman before he was turned evil and GreenArrow/Oliver Queen (originally created in the GoldenAge as Batman [-[[RecycledINSPACE WITH ARROWS INSTEAD OF BATS!]]-]) becoming a recurring character in seasons 6 and 7 and gaining main character status in season 8. As with ''JLU'', other minor DCU characters have gotten the ''Smallville'' treatment and thus have been better highlighted.

** How about that! An [[InvertedTrope Inverted]] example of the TheMoorcockEffect.

* ''TheKingOfFighters'' also has now suffered from this as SNK is now eliminating all references to the character K9999 who WAS a CaptainErsatz of [[{{Akira}} Tetsuo]]. Notably for King of Fighters 2002 Ultimate Match, which is a remake of a game that originally had K9999 in it, they replaced him moveset-wise with the new character "Nameless" or ?´.

* [[{{Banjo-Kazooie}} Banjo]] and Conker were replaced with Tiny and Dixie Kong in ''DiddyKongRacing DS'', effectively banishing the Microsoft-owned bear and squirrel from the Nintendo-owned ''DonkeyKong'' universe ([[ConkersBadFurDay Conker's shift]] into a DeadBabyComedy character since the original game may also play a hand in this). For some reason, Tiptup, a recurring ''Banjo-Kazooie'' character, is still there, so maybe this was at Rare's discretion...
** WordofGod was vague on whether their absence was at the request Microsoft or Nintendo (though it was strongly implied ''one'' of the two was responsible). Many of the DKR-exclusive characters are owned by Rare and yet were allowed in anyway, and Tiptup's roles in the Banjo-Kazooie series have been pretty minor (and his character design has been noticeably altered), so it's likely the developers assumed they could get away with it.

* The name "Sunrider" can no longer be used by StarWarsExpandedUniverse writers. Whenever a new publication mentions Nomi, Vima or Andur, they aren't referred by their last name. Due to an slip-up, she's accidentally called "Nomi Sunrider" in ''KnightsOfTheOldRepublic'', however.

* VertigoComics, while a part of DC, has/had such comics as the above mentioned ''{{Hellblazer}}'', as well as ''SwampThing'', ''TheSandman'' and others. While they are technically in DCU continuity, and have made token appearances every now and then, they are not allowed to make any big significant guest appearances due to the fact that their series/stories are too dark and mature to risk some unknowing kid picking up a issue of ''Hellblazer'' after a ''Hellblazer/Superman'' crossover. Arguably, this is completely pointless; many ModernAge comics in TheDCU are just as violent and disturbing as anything you'd find in Vertigo. Perhaps out of this realization (as well as the fact that, outside of John Constantine, most of those characters are without a ongoing title), [[http://io9.com/5552897/swamp-thing-and-other-vertigo-characters-to-return-to-the-mainstream-dc-universe at least some of the Vertigo characters may no longer be in exile]].

* The Bat-Embargo in ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited''; Comicbook/{{Batman}} characters couldn't appear in the series, due to the fact that ''TheBatman'' was airing at the same time, and executives feared "[[ViewersAreMorons confusion]]". A similar restriction was in place for ''TeenTitans'', although this one was mutual and prevented Robin from showing up on ''TheBatman'' until the fourth season (which gave us Batgirl coming first). Later, when Aquaman received the bombed live-action pilot for the CW, Aquaman and his supporting cast could not appear on JLU as well (leading to the creation of "Devil Ray", and, likely, the replacement of Wonder Woman for Aquaman in the plot of "To Another Shore").

*** ...namely, the fact that Sierra had the game rights to the comic and film incarnations of the Hulk (by proxy of being owned by Vivendi, which also owned Universal Studios, which held the film rights to the character at the time) meant that only Bruce Banner could appear in {{Activision}}'s ''MarvelUltimateAlliance'' (They did sneak in the Hulk's arm in the FMV preceding the final stage though); after Activision and Vivendi merged into Activision Blizzard, the Hulk was finally released as a Xbox 360 exclusive DLC character, and is an unlockable character in the sequel.

* {{Hawkman}} was declared off-limits by DC editorial from 1996-2001, due to the character's PostCrisis ContinuitySnarl, caused by the 1989 reboot of the character, despite the the fact that both Hawkmen were already established in Post-Crisis continuity.

* [[{{Banjo-Kazooie}} Banjo]] and Conker were replaced with Tiny and Dixie Kong in ''DiddyKongRacing DS'', effectively banishing the Microsoft-owned bear and squirrel from the Nintendo-owned ''DonkeyKong'' universe (The fact that Conker [[ConkersBadFurDay got shifted]] into a DeadBabyComedy character since the original game may also play a hand in this). For some reason, Tiptup, a recurring ''Banjo-Kazooie'' character, is still there, so maybe this was at Rare's discretion...

** Interestingly, Marvel failed to do the same with the ''heroes'' of the piece, with the result that even though the series was never meant by the editors to be in canon, [[WriterRevolt most of their writers]] incorporated the Nextwave version of Machine Man into canon with his post-series guest spots, as well as "handwaving" the Nextwave version of the second Captain Marvel as being [[DisContinuity from an alternate earth]].

*** And guess who stopped being dead in 2009?

** Marvel recently regained the movie rights for Punisher recently. We might see him in the movieverse soon enough.

* ''TheKingOfFighters'' also has now suffered from this as SNK is now eliminating all references to the character K9999 who WAS a CaptainErsatz of [[{{Akira}} Tetsuo]]. Notably for King of Fighters 2002 Ultimate Match, which is a remake of a game that originally had K9999 in it, they replaced him moveset-wise with the new character "Nameless" or Ж´.

*** ...namely, the fact that Sierra had the game rights to the comic and film incarnations of the Hulk (by proxy of being owned by Vivendi, which also owned Universal Studios, which held the film rights to the character at the time) meant that only Bruce Banner could appear in {{Activision}}'s ''MarvelUltimateAlliance'' (They did sneak in the Hulk's arm in the FMV preceding the final stage though); after Activision and Vivendi merged into Activision Blizzard, the Hulk was finally released as a Xbox 360 exclusive DLC character, and is a secret character in the sequel.

*** It may be worth pointing out that the words "The Sangman" almost never actually appear in ''TheSandman'' either, as the character [[IAmNotShazam doesn't really call himself that]].

*** ''{{Transformers}}'' was initially set on the regular Marvel Earth, with Comicbook/{{Spider-Man}} guest-starring in the third issue, although it was quickly shifted to an alternate continuity as the series progressed. Likely in reference to how unlikely this was to stick, Nick Fury appeared in one panel and [[LampshadeHanging demanded not to have to fight the giant radioactive lizard again]]. Sadly, this has meant that IDW reprint TPB series can not reprint said issue (a text synopsis was used instead) nor can they reprint any Marvel UK stories involving Death's Head (another Marvel character that appeared in Transformers UK).

* Back in the '90s, Sandman could not appear on ''{{Spider-Man The Animated Series}}'' because he was to be the villain in the aborted JamesCameron film. Back further is the infamous Herbie the Robot controversy on the ''Series/TheFantasticFour'' cartoon. Universal had the rights to the Human Torch for another project but never used them. It is not the case as rumored that [[ViewersAreMorons worrying studio executives feared that children would attempt to light themselves on fire.]]