Grant Morrison has addressed the contradictions introduced to his Batman run by the DC Comics New 52 relaunch.

The writer admitted that the alterations to the Dark Knight's continuity which affected his Batman Incorporated run felt "weird" but were necessary.

Morrison's extended run carried his story over into the reboot, but changes in the length of Batman's career and the eradication of some characters contradicted the mega-arc which he had been creating.

"It's not so much of a strain because the work stands and it will always stand, and fortunately for me, it connects to every year of Batman, so even when people pick up a 1940s collection they might be reminded of something in the story that I've just finished, so I don't mind that," he told Maxim.

"And honestly, although it feels like having the carpet pulled out from under you when the universe changes, at the same time it has to do that, you know? I've been on the book for quite a long time and I think it's very important for new people to come in and tell the story from a different angle, and to revamp it and revitalise it for a different generation of readers.

"So yeah, it obviously feels weird to have my version of Batman contradicted, but I think it's essential, and it has to happen."

Morrison's run on the title, which began in 2006, will end this month with Batman Incorporated #13.

He is currently working on Wonder Woman: Earth One and the long-awaited Multiversity project for DC.