 David S. Goyer (qv) said that the graphic novels "The Long  Halloween" and "Dark Victory" by Jeph Loeb (qv) were a huge  influence on his screenplay. When he was asked the question, "What  about Frank Miller (II) (qv)s Year One?", he replied, "Our story  is not Year One." An early draft of David S. Goyer (qv)s script  leaked onto the Internet in April of 2004.