Top 10 Favorite Batman Costumes From The Comics
The Dark Knight has some swag.
Bruce Wayne has donned the cape and cowl for generations now as the vigilante Batman. Throughout the years, following several reboots, he has donned several different types in the main story arcs. There are so many, and it was hard to narrow them down.
Somehow, I managed to succeed. Here are my top 10 favorite Batman costumes from the main DC Universe story arcs:
Justice Buster – This armor is meant to take on the Justice League.
Hellbat – When the Dark Knight’s gadgets, martial arts, and armor fail him, there is the Hellbat armor. It was designed by Superman and Wonder Woman to give Batman the extra strength he needs to take on villains like Darkseid in hand-to-hand combat.
New Genesis – After The Darkseid War, Batman became a New God and was able to speak with the Mobius Chair. He asked it two questions, “Who killed my parents?” The chair replied, “Joe Chill.” Batman then asked, “What is the Joker’s real name?” The chair’s response is hidden, but Batman calls out, “That’s impossible!”
The Long Halloween – Tim Sale drew a dreary and pulp-themed Batman with elongated ears. It evoked the darkness of Gotham City as the Caped Crusader patrolled the streets.
The Original – Bob Kane and Bill Finger’s original costume may not look like much, but for its day, it brought terror to the streets of Gotham City.
Zero Year – Replacing Year One as the dominant Batman origin, Batman battles Red Hood, Dr. Death, and the Riddler in an epic battle for control over Gotham City.
Final Crisis – Jim Lee’s portrayal of Batman has been seen throughout the decades. His modern interpretation brought in a whole generation of new Batman fans.
New 52- Bruce Wayne became a darker knight in City of Owls and other epic quests that showed Bruce Wayne fighting new enemies like Talon and battling for the very soul of his family against old enemies like the Joker.
Rebirth- After Flashpoint came Convergence, and from that came the DC Rebirth. Batman has a brand-new costume and a wider range of weapons. He has new sidekicks like Duke while also working with old ones like Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl.
Post-Crisis – This era brought Bruce Wayne out of the campy funk he had been in for so long. His focus on the Dark Knight as a detective and vengeful vigilante continues to influence the character to this day. This Batman costume became iconic for generations.
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