Frivolous Fandom Podcast: We break down the history of how Christopher Nolan came to create the genre classic, "Batman Begins".

BONUS - Softcore History: How We Got Batman Begins

4/12/2021

Do you think Christopher Nolan knew how Batman Began before he'd begun it? It seems like he only had a vague notion. And perhaps you'd only had a vague understanding of the history behind Batman Begins yourself... until now! We're breaking down the comics that inspired Christopher Nolan/co-writer David S. Goyer, and the unlikely creative process that brought the director to creating the definitive origin story of Bruce Wayne/Batman. All the Batman Begins knowledge 15 minutes of research can bring you presented within 15 minutes... Enjoy!

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1 Comment

Grover Monster

5/16/2021 05:33:03 pm

Nice work on the podcast. Thanks for all of your effort.

I thought that I would mention that one of the biggest influences upon this film and the trilogy as a whole is "The Untold Legend of the Batman" by Len Wein. Much of the themes, imagery, and dialogue in the film are taken from that story. Additionally, the film borrows from the "Zero Hour" books as well.

Also, you mention that the initial sequence in the mountains with Ras Al-Ghul and the League of Shadows is based upon the training scenes in the Man Who Falls. In addition to that story, it is also based upon the scenes that introduced the League in the comics in Strange Adventures #215, which features the original leader, the Sensei. Watanabe's Ras Al-Ghul is not only based upon Kirigi, but the Sensei as well.

Keep up the good work!

BONUS - Softcore History: How We Got Batman Begins

We know you want more Nolan...

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