Subtitle | Batman Begins

The plot is revealed to be orchestrated by none other than Ra's al Ghul, Bruce's former mentor. In a final showdown on a runaway elevated train, Batman stops the plan and saves the city. Though the fight is far from over, Batman establishes himself as the protector Gotham desperately needs, leaving behind a famous reminder of his philosophy: "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me". Ten Years Ago: Batman Begins - Films in Retrospective

With the help of , who provides him with experimental military technology—like the "Tumbler" armored vehicle and a memory-fabric cape—Bruce officially becomes The Batman . The Battle for Gotham subtitle Batman Begins

However, when Bruce discovers the League intends to destroy Gotham entirely to "purge" its corruption, he rebels. He destroys their temple and returns to his home city with a new mission: to save Gotham, not destroy it. The Birth of the Bat The plot is revealed to be orchestrated by

Back in Gotham, Bruce creates a new persona. Drawing inspiration from his childhood phobia, he chooses the bat as his symbol, famously telling his butler , "Bats frighten me. It's time my enemies share my dread". Ten Years Ago: Batman Begins - Films in

Bruce eventually finds himself in a prison in Bhutan, where he meets a mysterious man named . Ducard offers him a path to focus his anger, leading him to the League of Shadows , led by Ra's al Ghul . There, Bruce undergoes rigorous training to become a master of martial arts and stealth, learning to use fear as a weapon against those who prey on the fearful.

In the story of , we follow the transformation of Bruce Wayne from a boy consumed by trauma to a symbol of justice for Gotham City. The Fall of Bruce Wayne