The Batman Easter Eggs & DC References Guide
Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for The Batman.
The Batmancontains a large number of Easter eggs and references to the original DC comic books that inspired the movie. These range from specific costume designs and character notes, to plot elements and themes. Even the most dedicated of Bat-fans will need several viewings to spot them all.
Set in the second year of Bruce Wayne's vigil, The Batman offers perhaps the most cerebral cinematic take on the Dark Knight yet. The main story pits Batman against the clue-loving villain, Riddler, whose riddles point the way to a conspiracy of corruption orchestrated by the most powerful people in Gotham City. This leads Batman to question both his methods and his efficiency, ultimately making a fateful choice about who he is and how he will approach his mission in the future.
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Director Matt Reeves has been outspoken regarding his influences in co-writing The Batman, citing his film school professor Jeph Loeb (who is also a legendary Batman comics writer) as his primary inspiration. Yet The Batman goes beyond recreating a single author's ideas, drawing upon the rich history of Batman and paying homage to a number of classic comics and their creators. There are also a number of nods to earlier live-action interpretations of Batman, particularly the 1966 television series starring Adam West.
Written and drawn by comics legend Darwyn Cooke in 2000, Batman: Ego pits Batman and Bruce Wayne against each other in a psychological and philosophical battle following a bad night on the job that leaves both personalities wondering if they are truly doing any good. While many comics have explored the duality of
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