Watch this mini-documentary explaining the situation.

From Chris Wozniak himself:

MY NAME IS CHRIS WOZNIAK, former Writer/Artist at DC Comics. Way back in 1990 I wrote a Batman/Riddler plot that I pitched to DC Comics “Batman Office” on and off all the way up until  2017.

THIS IS A PLOT I EMAILED DIRECTLY TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL USLAN IN 2008
“I have a great story we never got around to doing at DC Comics, but it would make a FANTASTIC BATMAN FILM.”

In 2008 at the New York Comic Con (Jacob Javits Center), Michael Uslan approached my booth because he liked the title of my comic book (Barren Soil, there was a large banner). “I’m a Film Producer. I like the title of your book. Do you mind if I have a copy? I’m always looking for good stories.”

I said, “sure” and handed him one, and he gave me his business card.

AND THAT WAS IT. At the time I didn’t recognize his name. 

Shortly after the convention, I Googled him and saw he was the Executive Producer of all the Batman films…and I had a GREAT BATMAN STORY (one of the best ever, I thought) sitting around going to waste.

It was the biggest “No-Brainer” of all time.

I emailed my plot directly to Michael Uslan via the email address on his card.

I never heard back, but I want to clarify that my plot was not sent “unsolicited”. When a Film Producer gives me his card and says he’s “always looking for good stories,” I figure that’s an invitation to send him a good story. 

The only problem is he used it.

Now, before Executive Producer Michael Uslan and Warner Bros. Pictures used my plot in the film, they were supposed to negotiate a contract first to make sure I was fairly compensated.

THEY SKIPPED THAT STEP

I was NOT credited anywhere.

I was NOT paid anything.

And In case you’re wondering, that’s NOT supposed to happen. 

So here I am, asking BATMAN FANS AROUND THE WORLD to stop Hollywood from steamrolling yet another Comic Creator.

Certainly, none of the famous people who worked on the film had to make a public appeal on the internet just to get paid. I think it’s safe to say the budget for a film of this magnitude is big enough to take care of everyone who contributes to it, especially when that contribution becomes the foundational Blueprint for the most successful BATMAN film of all time.