10 'Batman 3' Titles Better Than 'The Dark Knight Rises

This morning, Christopher Nolan announced the name of his next Batman film -- The Dark Knight Rises. Talk about BORING. Here's a list of 10 alternate title suggestions. Take note, nerds! From Hollywood.com

• Gotham

  Simple, elegant, and to the point. Gotham was the rumored name among fanboys since the film's announcement, and still sticks out as the best of the bunch.

• Batman: Redemption

  After the depressing conclusion of The Dark Knight, when Batman becomes the enemy of Gotham, Redemption offers him a chance to do just that -- and to be what Gotham needs: a hero.

• Shadow of the Bat

  Out of all our suggestions, this one definitely feels the most "Nolan-esque." It gives a sense of mystery and curiosity -- something Nolan is a master of. Plus it was the title of a particularly gritty and psychologically exploratory series of Batman comics, which also matches the tone of Nolan's Gotham City.

• The Caped Crusader

  A classic moniker that would bring the vigilante back to his roots. It's doesn't sound as cool as The Dark Knight, but then again, neither does The Dark Knight Rises.

• The Batman

  Think about the progression: From Batman Begins to The Dark Knight and finally, The Batman. A short, yet poignant title that completes the growth of our favorite superhero from Gotham's savior to the feared murderer of it's "White Knight", and ending finally as it's legendary champion.

• Batman: The Movie

  Wasn't used in Tim Burton's film series, so it's kosher. It's based on a comic book after all.

• The Bat

  Short and sweet, right?

• Batman: RIP Heath

  Err, too soon?

• Batman: Inception

  This film would make so much money that even James Cameron would be jealous.

• Batman: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire

  An instant Oscar winner.