All 25 Live-Action Batsuits Ranked from Worst to Best - (Includes Flash 2023)
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- There are now 25 live-action Batman costumes...so we gotta rank them. It's an obligation at this point, but one I have a lot of fun with.
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Batman[a] is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Catwoman; and foes such as the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, and his archenemy, the Joker.
Kane conceived Batman in early 1939 to capitalize on the popularity of DC's Superman; although Kane frequently claimed sole creation credit, Finger substantially developed the concept from a generic superhero into something more bat-like. The character received his own spin-off publication, Batman, in 1940. Batman was originally introduced as a ruthless vigilante who frequently killed or maimed criminals, but evolved into a character with a stringent moral code and strong sense of justice. Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers, instead relying on his intellect, fighting skills, and wealth. The 1960s Batman television series used a camp aesthetic, which continued to be associated with the character for years after the show ended. Various creators worked to return the character to his darker roots in the 1970s and 1980s, culminating with the 1986 miniseries The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller.
DC has featured Batman in many comic books, including comics published under its imprints such as Vertigo and Black Label. The longest-running Batman comic, Detective Comics, is the longest-running comic book in the United States. Batman is frequently depicted alongside other DC superheroes, such as Superman and Wonder Woman, as a member of organizations such as the Justice League and the Outsiders. In addition to Bruce Wayne, other characters have taken on the Batman persona on different occasions, such as Jean-Paul Valley / Azrael in the 1993-1994 "Knightfall" story arc; Dick Grayson, the first Robin, from 2009 to 2011; and Jace Fox, son of Wayne's ally Lucius, as of 2021.[4] DC has also published comics featuring alternate versions of Batman, including the incarnation seen in The Dark Knight Returns and its successors, the incarnation from the Flashpoint (2011) event, and numerous interpretations from Elseworlds stories.
One of the most iconic characters in popular culture, Batman has been listed among the greatest comic book superheroes and fictional characters ever created. He is one of the most commercially successful superheroes, and his likeness has been licensed and featured in various media and merchandise sold around the world; this includes toy lines such as Lego Batman and video games like the Batman: Arkham series. Batman has been adapted in live-action and animated incarnations, including the 1960s Batman television series played by Adam West and in film by Michael Keaton in Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), and The Flash (2023), Val Kilmer in Batman Forever (1995), George Clooney in Batman and Robin (1997), Christian Bale in The Dark Knight trilogy (2005-2012), Ben Affleck in the DC Extended Universe (2016-present), and Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022). Kevin Conroy, Diedrich Bader, Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker, and Will Arnett, among others, have provided the character's voice.
The suit from the Flash with the oxygen tank isn't an aquatic suit, it's a wingsuit designed for flight according to official merchandise (also note the wings). It definitely retains that art-deco vibe from the Burton films which I really like
I could swear I had that toy from batman returns.
And so do I!! 🆒️🦇
@stephenmiller2544 It was based on that very toy.
The Batman returns suit is my personal favourite batsuit. It just has the aesthetic I want, the yellow oval, simplistic armour plating, the coolest looking cowl and a cape that drapes nicely over the suit. If the suit was to come back, I’d segment an areas on the suit and put Kevlar in between to allow for more movement. As for the cowl, I like to look at it as a helmet for protection as well as an intimidation factor. The suit just does it for me.
Returns is my fave also, best cowl yet, has yet to be topped imo and I love how its the closest to having he cape fully envelop his body as well, like in the animated series
Mine too. The absolute only thing I'd change is to give him forearm protection like he had in the 89. Other than that, it's the chef's kiss of Batman suits.
@@chadarcher13Batman Returns Batsuit is the best one given it got alot of things right other than Tim Burton's filmography world scope.
@@Thespeedrap id venture to say that Returns is still to this day top 2 Batman films, bested only by Dark Knight with the Batman nipping at its heels
The only thing I don't like about the Batman Returns suit is the neck portion of the cowl. Those scales are the end of the cowl remind me of Kermit the frog's gills. However I love the simplicity of the body armor, the black and grey color scheme, and the ears are my favorite. I would love to see a version of the Returns cowl using the same technology as the BVS cowl so there's more flexibility for the actor.
36:57 Adam West's Batman is completely Bane-proof. He might even have an anti-Bane spray he just happened to have with him while on the way to the bank.
Grew up on Adams Batman...but I love them all.
Bet if he had an anti-bane spray, it’d make bane’s venom cause endless pain and make him dizzy or something, but adam’s batman is too nice for that lol
Anti Bane Spray ? I am laughing out loud !!!
@@thebatman9309If West had an Anti-Bane spray it’d probably just revert the effects of the venom somehow
@@hamsteak5013 exactly bc adam west’s bats is too nice to have some Arkham games kinda gadget lol
The Returns suit on Keaton was peak fashion.
My favourite is Robert Pattinson's suit.
It's the best one
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its a toss up for me between affleck and pattinson
@@theta38In English please
@@mikwhiteman3978 XDDD means laughing in english
They are absolutely making the Brave & The Bold suit a blue & grey specialized cloth suit.
To stay opposite to Pattinson's Black Military suit.
It's the best of two worlds. Two AMAZING realizations of totally different kinds of suits.
I think a high placement for the West Batsuit is entirely valid. Every suit should be viewed within its own context, and 60s Batman wholeheartedly embraced the cartoony side of the character, with the visual style of a live action comic book. Within that context, the suit is a 1:1 translation of Batman's comic book appearance, and the fact that it looks more than a bit silly is all part of the self-aware comedic charm of Adam West's Gotham City.
He was my first live action Batman suit but I never liked it. I always thought it was terrible, even as a kid. To each their own but it did not do Batman any favors for decades.
Honestly I never realized the Clooney one was a repaint aside from new gauntlets. That and the fact that the Birds of Prey show used the Batgirl suit but with Gold accents goes to show the power of a repaint
The Arkham Knight suit is my favorite Batman suit of all time and it isn’t even live action.
Fun Fact: The Sonar Batsuit was eventually repainted black and was used for screen testing for Batman Begins
Affleck's Bat suit is easily the best -- Ben looks like he just stepped out of the pages of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Classic! As for the channel pick...WOW. Just...WOW. There are no words...
This list was just trying to be different. U know the list trash when the BvS suit is at 4
@@StaticArtHe put the best suit at number 1 so it doesn't matter
@@RyanG0899it's not even the best lol
Every suit made for Keaton, whether the 89 or 92 suit back then or the new ones for The Flash that have been perfectly stylized to fit that Burton-verse aesthetic, they’re all just such a beautiful reminder of how much that particular Batman meant to me as a kid growing up in the early 90’s.
Comparatively, when screen photos of Pattinson’s suit were leaked I was mortified: the lace up boots, laces running down the pant legs, the thing holster… I could’ve have been more pleasantly surprised.
Well nolan's the dark Knight mark 2 suit still my favorite Batman suit, the design is more realistic and practical
The Battinson Suit is personally my favorite Movie Batsuit! It’s more agile, the cowl is fascinating, and I also like the idea that Bruce Wayne uses different materials to make the suit instead of using military armor. A few minor updates the Battinson Suit needs is to make the suit 90% more agile so Batman can use more of his martial arts while fighting, making the cape and cowl darker blue and the utility belt yellow while they still blend in with the grounded environment, and adding batarangs to Batman’s list of gadgets because he uses those in the comics.
Outside of Movie Batman, I also love the Arkham City and Arkham Knight Batsuit from the Arkham games. For a standard Batsuit from the comics, I even love the Definitive Black and Grey Batsuit with the black trunks and the Blue and Grey Batsuit by Neal Adams and the Batman: Hush Comic.
Battinson? Get a job
@@Noob_Guy2k You’re a strange guy
@@Lil_Valor no I’m not lmao battinson? Come on grow up
@@Noob_Guy2k Ironic when the kid with a name like “Noob_guy2k” says to grow up💀 Get over yourself buddy
The extra legs on the 89 suit was because of some strange rights issues going on with the emblem at the time of the suits creation. But the time post production had started, the issues were settled. Hence the two extra legs not being on the poster
I actually like the extra legs on the bat symbol...The 1989 suit was and still is my fave of all time!
@@rijoenpial agree 💯% with you.
The 1992 suit will always be my favourite, holds a special place in my heart (for personal reasons).
what are those personal reasons? I too always loved it over the 1989 Batsuit. it looks way better and more professionally made.
@@thestarkknightreturns Batman Returns was the first superhero movie I ever watched as a kid.
Mine too
My fav is probably "begins" but I hate the stiff neck. Then they fixed the neck and ruined the helmet for dark knight. But Gotham's was so bad, and I dislike the moto armor too brother.
I love most of the suits. Batman Begins Bale suit and Pattinson’s suit are up there but I don’t think they compare to Affleck’s Dawn of Justice suit. Not the armored one. His regular one.
Exactly. The Dark Knight Returns suit come to life
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Agree with you on affleck. that suit screams batman. best suit imo. Nothing has come close to it and that's coming from someone who isn't a huge fan of the dceu.
@@zimxlr8434It's the best suit for the (arguably) worst Batman.
Agree
25:Batman & Robin main suit (Bat-nipples, need I say more (and why is it all blue))
24:Batman Forever main suit (once again, Bat-nipples, at least this is in black with a yellow emblem)
23:1940’s Batman V1 (for the time I guess it’s not terrible but it’s very dated and the cowl looks pretty bad)
22:1940’s Batman V2 (it’s slightly different with a new cowl that I’d say looks very slightly better, and the emblem is bigger, doesn’t make it good but it’s something)
21:Gotham (looks very low-budget which doesn’t feel right with Batman)
20:Titans (I’m not really sure what to say, not really good but it’s not the previous suits so that’s…something)
19:Batman & Robin Ice armor (looks dumb though I don’t entirely mind and it doesn’t seem like it’s denying it, it’s kinda eh)
18:Batman Forever Sonar suit (kinda the same with this just looks a little less dumb)
17:DCEU Knightmare suit (Batman with a coat, what else can I say)
16:The Flash Batfleck suit (yeah some of the decisions with this feel weird, not bad but Batfleck could’ve gone out in better style)
15:The Flash Scuba suit (I don’t know what to say, it looks alright)
14:Keaton Knightmare suit (bit more appealing than the other version for Batfleck, not sure what else to say)
13:The Flash Bill Finger suit (very nice homages, pretty cool)
12:Justice League Tactical suit (I’m not sure what exactly it is but I do like this suit)
11:Justice League suit (BVS suit with new armor parts and darker grey but now he can’t turn his head, first two parts are nice though I prefer what we had)
10:60’s Batsuit (it’s iconic for a reason, it’s hard not to like it)
9:The Flash 1970’s suit (I seriously wish we could’ve seen Keaton wear this cause it looks so good)
8:BVS Bat-armor (very good adaptation of the suit from TDKR)
7:The Dark Knight (like Adam West’s, iconic for a reason (but for different reasons), but it does feel very busy I guess for my liking, still love the suit though)
6:The Flash Keaton suit (not sure what to say other than if this is his final appearance in the suit then unlike Affleck (sadly), Keaton is gonna go out in style)
5:Batman ‘89 (similar deal like Adams and Bale, iconic, does what it does really well but it could’ve been done better, which it was later)
4:Batman Returns (agreed, this suit answered my prayers from the last one, cleaner, no rubber muscles, the cowl fits better, and the emblem was perfected (maybe my favorite live action Batman emblem))
3:BVS (great adaptation of the main suit from TDKR)
2:Batman Begins (more simple, I prefer this emblem (also might be my favorite emblem), I think the cowl looks better, if it was very much black and grey with a more yellow/gold belt and they managed to make the cowl move without changing the style much then this probably would’ve been my favorite)
1:The Batman (I like how you can tell this is a prototype suit, it’s not refined like other suits so it feels different but still feels very much like Batman, plus having the Batarang as the emblem was such a cool decision)
For me top 6
1. BvS suit
2. The Batman suit
3. ZSJL tactical suit
4. ZSJL regular suit
5. Batman Begins suit
6. Batman Returns suit
(Love Affleck's Batman suits xD)
Great video tho
Batfleck by far has the best live action costume
Something else I like about the Pattison suit is that all of the gadgets he uses in the movie look to be comfortably stored in the utility belt in a very realistic wat that and the cape is just the right blend of practical and theatrical.
Well the cape is pretty useless
@@dannickwoolfganglabonte6781 well they didn't shy away from showing how wearing a cape can backfire in a combat situation that's for sure.
@@williehughes1690 true 😂 but it’s true it was useless, he couldn’t glide with it
@@dannickwoolfganglabonte6781 oh yeah definitely in fact he had a collapsible wing suit instead and even that didn't go as planned when landing.
@@williehughes1690 he uses it to blend in and he is careful and uses the flight suit and even uses it
Bale’s suit is always my favorite. 🦇
Which one?
@@echelon2k8probably the dark knight suit because the Batman begins suit is mediocre
@@Critter1267 I asked which one because he wore two different suits in The Dark Knight.
@@echelon2k8 he wears the first one for literaly 2 minutes which one do you think
@@Critter1267 Don't know, which is why I asked him.
Joel Schumacher apologized about Batman and Robin ALL THE TIME. 😂
Pup being a fan of Weekly Planet just proves to me that he has immaculate taste.
I really think the panther suit would look better with a yellow or gold belt and not black, I also prefer the batman and robin belt design so if they had that, but yellow on it and got ride of the nipples it would look pretty good. I do like how it looks like a refined 89 suit as well
I'm really glad that Robert Pattinson's batsuit is getting a ton of love in this list. Most of my friends are batman "purists" who absolutely despise Pattinson's suit. I absolutely love it and I really hope that it doesn't change. realistically, I know that it will, but one can hope
i just hope they apply the akrham knight cowl
@@jmgonzales7701
Well they said that the "Arkham" Games were their No. 1 inspiration for his Suit (not surprising, given that the Game Suits are literally the best adaptations we ever got).
So I think we can safely say his New Suit will look even better in the Sequel.
And yeah, they will definetly apply that Cowl now.
@@TheCursedCat1927I sure hope so. I try so hard to love the cowl but I just cant
_"Most of my friends are batman "purists""_
What's a Batman purist?
@@GonzoTehGreat I use “purist” as more of a blanket term, hence the quotations. I’m just referring to people in the community who get needlessly toxic when someone makes a change
I agree so much about the honeycomb-pattern on Afflecks Flash-suit. It looks so jarring and draws too much attention. The idea of him having some loose armourparts that he can wear on top of his classic batsuit its really cool imo, but this design didnt deliver that well.
My Favorite is Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/ Batman suit
Batman 1989 and Batman return 1992 with yellow Belts
Music by Danny Elfman theme song Batman
Do one for the guardians of the galaxy suits! It would be cool to know your favorite look for Star lord.
Lol gae
I like Robertson suit. Until you go below the Belt. Thr BVS and Batman Returns are my favorites
BvS Batsuit is #1 for me. Followed by Battison, then the Returns suit.
My favourite is the 1989 Batsuit
Pattinson’s suite is my favorite as well. Love how his jaw is not encased in the cowl. How his mask is very skull like. I believe Matthew Reeves even said in an interview that the boots he wears are Austrian military boots. Just love the idea of his suit as well. You can tell he started off as a very buff, ultimate protection suit and then evolved it so he could be more flexible, as he has now a year under his belt by the time we start the film in his second year as Batman. The little things that you don’t see often in the film like him not immediately wiping away his black eye paint from around his eyes when he takes his mask off or the boxing tape around his hands when he has his gloves off, all these little details just made it ideal for me. Can’t wait to see how it evolves in film 2.
100% agree on the Robert Patterson suit. Hands down the best live action Batman we got.
I appreciate what you said about Batman & Robin, it’s really fun to enjoy at this point!
I'm a huge Joel Schumacher fan, and while Batman and Robin isn't his best movie, it is delightfully quotable.
@@seanbrewer1232 THE ICEMAN COMETH!
Fun fact: Both of those two what you called guns in the Keaton Batman suit are actually 2 grappling hooks the designer of the suit said that
I love the weekly planet I aspire to be as goofy as them one day.
My favorite is Keaton’s suit from the Flash, my second is the Affleck suit, third is Paatinson’s. Keaton’s is nostalgic but more speak. Afflecks is comic nostalgic, and Pattinson’s is real world cool.
Same number 1 and 2 picks
However I hope Pattinson’s suit changes in the sequel
My favorite Batman costumes are the second version of Christian Bale's costume from The Dark Knight, Affleck's costume from Batman v Superman, and both of Keaton's costumes from the 1989 and 1992 films.
1. Justice League Batfleck (regular suit)
2. Batman Returns suit
3. The Batman suit
4. Batman Begins suit
5. Dark Knight (Rises) suit
My fav suit for batsie is definitely Ben a flecks bag suit form Batman v superman, but my with for a bat suit in live action would be one that looks like the Arkham asylum suit which is very minimal armour, majority of the suit is cloth and that sweet grey and black colour scheme, if James Gunn gives his Batman an outfit like that then I’m sold take my money DC!!
ben affleck and rob patterson is the best
I was going to say before you got to the panther suit, that the nipple suits remind me of old greek armor designs. Which makes me not mind them at much. I don’t think it works for batman, but I can appreciate the inspiration from history.
My favorite Batsuit remains the Keaton set, now in retrospect seeing Keaton move the way he did in the Flash i love those even more now!
With todays tech I forgive the past more than ever.
Following those would be a big ranking but im not gonna waste your time, just wanna say how much i appreciate your ranking especially how you credit the 1943 and 1949 Batsuits, most people just bash them for being old and move on
Is it just me or does the cape on Keaton's nightmare suit look like a repurposeed trenchcoat? (There seems to be a sleeve over the arm of the batsuit)
1. #RestoreTheSnyderverse
2. The "piping" on Battinson's gauntlets are THROWING DARTS.
It's ammunition for his grapple launcher
It's NOT Knightmate suit, it's Arctic Suit based on a toy from Batman Returns toyline. Look up for a picture and you'll see that it looks just like that figurine
The blue Michael Keaton suit is peak Batsuit
Fingers crossed they'll make Battinson's cape/cowl a navy blue and make his belt more bronze in the sequel. Also it'd be kind of neat if he had a light around his bat symbol (i.e. Rebirth style) that he'd turn on to scare criminals and/or bring hope to citizens in trouble.
The serials suitS are two suits. 1943 and 1949. Two completely different suits. Different cowls. Different cape. Different chest emblem. Different belt. Etc
Returns suit should be top 3, Affleck updated JL suit as well as BvS suit is awesome too
The nightmare looking suit is actually an artic climbing suit. Makes you think Keaton fought Mr. Freeze maybe? My favorites are the burton suit. 89 being the top for me. I love most of these Flash suits and think the new one is great. Seeing the flash tomorrow for Keaton!
I actually liked the nipple suits because I always thought Batman wanted people to think he was in fact a giant bat. And the nipples, muscles and cape and Batman darting around probably gave criminal’s the impression they were fighting a giant bat monster.
Although Batman didn’t dart around in the movies like he does in Nolan and BvS but that’s what I always imagined in my head. People thinking he was a giant man-bat.
Imagine if Batman was able to squirt acid or gas from the nipples, or if they deployed air bags. 😂
‘89 Keaton batsuit is probably my all time favorite batsuit, either that or the classic blue and grey one or the Arkham Asylum one
I really liked Batman Forever & The Dark Knight suits.
Keaton doesn’t have a no gun rule 💀 34:59
Having examined the Hot Toy's Collection of Keaton's suits from The Flash the suit you described as the knightmare suit it's actually an Arctic Suit so presumably Keaton met a version of Mr Freeze, I wonder how Keaton's killer Batman would have handled him.
He ICED him
The ’66 West suit is the bomb! But my all-time favourite will forever be… Oh wow, look, a zeppelin! 🤪
Batfleck’s tactical suit would be a top tier batsuit if it had retractable glowing lenses instead of goggles, and taller ears.
The Batman suit worn by Robert Pattison was the Tom Ford of the movie Batman suits. It wasn't this stiff rubber coffin that Keaton had, it wasn't this visually busy jigsaw that Bale had, it had a balanced between form and function. While Kilmer and Clooney had their Batsuits tailored off toy lines and made it so hot for the actor to film in, it was too busy both the nipples and the abs, and the two tone highlights of the cod piece of the ice suits. Where they got it right was Batman Begins with the panther neck and the all black suit, it was iconic to see Batman sitting from on high and the wind blowing his parachute like cape with a velvety texture as designed by Lindy Hemming in the making of documentary. Then Affleck had probably the best Batman suit at the time, gone are the wannabe Iron-man rubber suits and back to basics fabric tights that was clearly borrowed from Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. They got it right in how this is a brawler suit, this is a Batman that can really bring the pain, as seen in that amazingly perfect fight choreography in the warehouse that was inspired by the Rocksteady's Arkham video games. And it went downhill from there where the suit got unnecessary flairs with buckles and goggles. But Robert Pattison looked like Batman so much in his suit just the silhouette of him is perfect. He has a suit that is padded in the front to take on a shower of bullets, his cowl shows off his strong jawline, he's able to act well with his eyes, and he has finally a belt that does away with the yellow which was long overdue just like the strongman underwear from the comics. And I know the studios can't help themselves with each new movie to change the costume to sell new toys and merchandise, but I hope that Matt Reeves is able to keep the suit the same. It is as good as it gets. The suit is like how a special ops team would wear, quiet and flexible, and in the comics Bruce Wayne is supposed to have a collection of scars and bruises anyways. What we see in The Batman is a fresh start and a break from the Keaton DNA of stiff unrealistic rubber suits and the padded Shazam suits of Ben Affleck.
The worst batsuit to date is Gotham Knights (The series)
It’s literally just a bat mask and a suit… like an actual suit and tie. WTF?
1. Begins
2. 1989 or Returns
3. TDK
4. Pattinson
5. BVS
Personally my my favorite is the 1989 batman suit.
The keaton flash suit designer’s confirmed that its grapple guns, not real guns
The thing about the blades on the Keaton "Knightmare" suit is they're totally impractical... Like if you're gonna use knee blades, you'd want the pointy bits pointing UP, not down. It kinda becomes useless when the blades point down, because the pointy parts are never gonna connect with anything.
Also, fun fact: the 89 suit used a pair of jordans spray painted black for the boots of it.
37:19 Correction: due to the cameras of the time, the cape and cowl aren't actually blue, they're purple because the cameras couldn't capture blue properly due to Technicolor technology and TV limitations of the time.
As a sometimes climber, it looks to me like those spikes, along with the rope and carabiner, indicate this to be a climbing suit.
@@foroneanotherwinningtogeth1142 that makes more sense
Affleck's new one isn't actually that bad in the film. The cowl isn't cut squarely like that and actually goes down his shoulders into the Cape. It's still far from the best suit but I am thankful it looks better in the film
I thought it looked awesome but to be fair my favorite Batman suit is the animated series Arkham type suit (blue and grey) so to see that kinda replicated was awesome
Personally I really dislike the chest on the Batfleck suit in The Flash; it looks very plexiglass to me.
The Pattinson batsuit is most realistic Batman I have seen this is what I imagine him to look like in the real world not covered in rubber muscles or padded muscle suit a perfect blend of leather, armor, cotton, and spandex made from all kinds of materials from waynetech.
Fun fact: the robert Paterson Bat cowl is a homage to the Adam west cowl
I don’t personally dislike the “motor-cross” suit, but I get the critiques. It’s bulky, but I actually like the Blue/Grey color scheme enough to bump it up a few rankings.
Yea the blue and grey is awesome
the best batsuit is obviously indian batman
The 2 extra points on the bat-symbol on Keaton's suit are from Alan Moore's The Killing Joke. The symbol in that comic has the two extra points by the tail tip
I couldn't agree more about The Batman suit. It's BY FAR my favorite live action suit. the BvS suit would be my second favorite, and the Batman Returns suit is my third favorite. Thos are the holy trinity of Batman live action suits. Dope video, bro.
100 points for including the Columbia suit!
200 points for noting how poor Afflec suit looked in Justice League compared to Batman V Superman!
When Batman fell back on his butt in the park scene and couldn't get up, my son and I commented that he looked like the little brother in the cult classic Christmas Story movie!
"Ralphie, I cant get up!"
300 points for The Batman as #1. This 100% looks like a real life Batman. Amazing!
49:17 perfection. The sharp lines are both aggressive yet make it look so comicbooky in a believable way.
The textures say a lot too. It’s believably militaristic, yet the leather cowl makes him look like a proper weirdo
14:42. I don’t think it’s like that in the actual movie, I think that’s just the hot toy figure.
I've seen the set photos and it's present there but I believe the cape will be all CGI so maybe that'll be fixed in post. Only thing is, I doubt Hot Toys would go that far as to downgrade the design that heavily, they'd definitely find a workaround.
My favorite is either BVS suit or Batman Begins suit
My favorites 3 batsuits are:
1. The Arkham Origins suit
2. The 89 Batman suit
3. The The Batman suit.
U feel like a experienced film commentary veteran u have ur own opening line u have the energy I'd say youv reached Chris stuckmen level respect
That means a tonne to me, thank you!
@@ChannelPup np
I honestly love the grey and blue batfleck suit lol. My fave of his with the tactical one.
Id say those two, Keaton from flash and Pattinson's are my faves. I WANT THE DCU'S BATMAN TO HAVE GREY AND BLUE TOO !!
The suit in The Flash is probably the ugliest Bat suit I've ever seen... What were they thinking??
I think the perfect 89-97 suit is the batman 89 suit in Arkam knight. It's clearly what they wanted to make but the equipment they had to make it just wasn't their yet, the only issue with it the emblem
The Batman begins suit is underrated, but my favorite is Batman returns.
My favorite suit ever is the one in the flash movie
Robert Pattinson’s suit goes hard af. I just wish his symbol was made from the gun that killed his parents
It was a gun shaped like which was cool but it's not like the yellow black version I still dig that Batman logo still feels like the Batman.
# 7 looks like a version of the Thomas Wayne batsuit from Flashpoint Paradox. Admittedly I’m still hoping & waiting for live Batman Beyond. My fav to date is The Batman 2022 batsuit. 2nd is the gray & black batsuit v1 in Batman v Superman. 3rd would be gray & black batsuit v2 in Zack Snyder Justice League.
The 1989 Batsuit will forever be my favorite.
The Gotham tv show bat suit is the way it is because of WB's last second involvement to restrict the costume designers of this suit to prevent clashing designs with the current media of Batman. The original design of the bat suit was actually more resembling the ones in the Batman arkham asylum.
A 50-minute Pup video is exactly what I needed for lunch today 😌
I really dislike the 'fat bat' - logo of Batfleck. I know Miller had this in his comics too, still the Keaton-logos are still the best (especially 1989).
To me the Keaton logo only works on an all black suit while the affleck logo is better for black and grey suits
35:11 I think the holsters are for two grapnel guns
Yep. Saw that in a tweet from one of the suit designers. 100% for the grapnel. :)
Personally, Batman Returns is the top of the pile. It’s got a decent sense of being a little practical looking, but it’s just so imposing and larger than life. It fit how he fought in those movies really well too as the more limited movement he had informed the character. It was campy, theatrical like you said, and most of all it was just badass.
Bale. The Dark Knight. Then Keaton. Batman ('89)
I got to see the flash early and the suit seems a bit stronger than in the 89 and 92 movies
Question: if you could make a "Frankenstein" bat suit, where you take different elements from different live action suits, what would you do? For me I think it would be the fabric under suit of The Dark Knight with a few armor pieces from Batman Returns. The cape and utility belt would be from Batman Begins. Finally, Batman Returns boots, and the BVS cowl and gloves.
When you watch the final action in the third act of The Batman, where he fights off the Riddler's followers, now imagine other Batman actors doing that scene with the suit that they got in their career: Keaton couldn't do that- his suit is too constrictive, so too Kilmer and Clooney. Affleck and West could do that scene sure, but get shredded by shotgun. Pattison's got the right suit where it has just enough armor protection for him and the flexibility for him to do the fight scenes.
As much as it’s a cool idea of Batman having less armor just to make him look more confident, I personally think that Batman should advance his armor just so he looks like he’s both confident and also really well protected and ready for battle.
Also as much as I think Batman looks cool with black and dark grey, I think Batman’s suit being all black would ever better, because that way the name “Dark Knight” would fit him better and he would blend in the dark a lot better.
And kinda like was saying earlier, I think Batman’s first technical suit should have less armor and more exposure (kinda like what the Gotham tv series Bat suit sort of has) and throughout his years of being “Batman” he advances his armor to be more protected and ready for battle (kinda like with The Dark Knight trilogy Batman).
Something to note is that the serials 1943 and 1949 costumes, which aren't the same by the way, are not just a product of their time, they were also made with almost no budget in mind. Batman was not considered a 'big budget' thing in the '40s.
The reason Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy suits and Robert Patterson's suit doesn't rank high for me is because I lose the symbol in the darker shots and if I can't see it then how can the criminals he's fighting?
You should check out Kevin Porter's suit for most of those fan films. It is all black which is a bummer but it looks leagues better than FOX's, Titans', or the CW.
Personally, if the '97 ice suit had way, way less silver on it - I'm talking like only the temples, knuckles, maybe the belt or boots, and definitely the symbol, then that one would be my favorite. Fun fact about the arguably worst film, Batman and Robin, Clooney, outside of Adam West, is the only Batman to not kill anyone on-screen.
But IS the Gotham Batsuit blue & grey? I truly just see solid black or solid dark grey.
It's a metallic muted blue on the top half of the cape and the logo.
In Tiers
Great:
1 a - Batman 89
b - The Batman
Very Good:
2 - Batman Begins
3 - TDK / TDKR
4 - Flash (Keaton)
5 - Batman Returns
Good:
6 - BvS (Armored Suit)
Decent:
7 - BvS
8 - Forever (Panther Suit)
Meh:
9 - JL
10 - Forever (Sonar Suit)
Trash:
11 - Flash (Affleck)
12 - JL (Tactical Suit)
13 - B and R
14 - B and R (Ice Suit)
Unfathomably based list, a big fan of your concise scripting and comprehensive reasoning