The 5 Books Christopher Nolan (director), Christian Bale (star), and David Goyer (screenwriter) Cite as Inspiration:
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| 3. Nolan and Goyer cite the Denny O'Neil/Neal Adams stories featuring Ra's Al-Ghul. Click the book for a review. | |
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| 4. Goyer and Bale name-check this one. Click the book for a review. | |
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| 5. Bale cites this as the first Batman story that struck his fancy. Click the book for a review. | |
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BATMAN BEGINS TIE-IN BOOKS:
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OTHER BATMAN BOOKS:
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