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"Batman Begins" has been announced in both a single disc version (MSRP $28.98) and a 2-Disc Deluxe Edition (MSRP $30.97) loaded with extras including an exclusive collectible comic book.

The latest interpretation of the Dark Knight, which garnered a favorable review from Big Picture Big Sound's own Joe Lozito debuts on DVD October 18th from Warner Home Video. The story of Bruce Wayne from childhood through his transformation to Batman is directed by Christopher Nolan ("Insomnia," "Memento") and stars Christian Bale ("American Psycho," "New World") as Bruce Wayne.

The two-disc Deluxe Edition DVD is packed with bonus features such as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, additional information on key characters and weapons that was not revealed in the film, a look at various incarnations of the Dark Knight, an exclusive collectible DC™ comic book and much more!

The 2-Disc Deluxe Edition includes:

• Exclusive collectible 72-page comic book from DC Comics™


• Detective Comics #37 -- The very first Batman story.


• "Batman: The Man Who Falls" -- A classic story that inspired "Batman Begins."


• "Batman: The Long Halloween" -- A chilling excerpt that also inspired the film.


• "Genesis of the Bat": Batman incarnations from the mid-1980s to the present.


• "The Journey Begins": Creative concepts, story development and casting.


• "Shaping Mind and Body": Fighting style.


• "Gotham City Rises": Production design.
  
• "Cape and Cowl": The new Batsuit.
  
• "The Tumbler": The new Batmobile.
  
• "Path to Discovery": Filming in Iceland.
  
• "Saving Gotham City": The monorail chase sequence.
  
• "Tankman Begins": A spoof on "Batman Begins."
  
• Confidential files character/weaponry gallery.
  
• Still gallery of design ideas developed to market the movie.
  
• "Batman Begins" mobile game and DVD-Rom* weblinks.