BvS The Batsuit Thread - Part 7

[John-An]

Regular eyes with black eye paint!
Can't fix what isn't broken.

It would be kind of cool if they were able to pull off something like the Arkham cowl.
Smaller eye holes....
Eliminating the need for eye paint.

Might be kind of obstructive to his range of vision though....

Dat cowl

 

[hafizbat]

I think it would look better with smaller eye holes too. The only problem is that cowl would have to be so tight against the face that it would be a mother just to get it on and off.

Not if it was a lighter, cloth like material rather than black rubber.

 

[TheBat812]

The problem is that they try to argue that the bulky black armor is realistic and makes more sense than the bulletproof fabric, which is not the case.

A lot of things are confused by the use of the term armor. Ie, to me, armor just means a means of protection - whether it's fabric armor tech or blatant armor like in TDK, that's all good. But it still needs to look substantial and not just like straight spandex, IMO. When some hear armor, they think only of TDK or arkham style armor, while others hear fabric and think spandex. It's an immediately negative and polarized set of viewpoints, of which I fall in the middle.

Some have argued that batman needs no armor simply because he's Batman and he doesn't need it, but I very much disagree with that. As a means of characterization, Bruce would never go out onto the streets completely vulnerable - it completely flies in the face of the characters pragmatism and need to plan everything out meticulously, making sure he has a contingency for everything.

So for me, batman needs armor - but not necessarily blatant or bulky armor, a fabric tech armor works just fine, logistically. And I suspect well get something like that in BvS.

 

[Marvin]

No eyeholes. That way he'll be blind as a bat!

This suit and run were bad ass.

 

[Mister Meddle]

Not if it was a lighter, cloth like material rather than black rubber.

I can't picture Batman using a cloth-like cowl. He is far into his career with unlimited resources (well just about). Depending the universe, the cowl holds some pretty useful accessories. It would have to be strong enough to hold the gadgets within. Another advantage with the rubber cowl is the ability to mold a mean look with some additional decent details rather than a flat or boring look.

 

[Shikamaru]

A lot of things are confused by the use of the term armor. Ie, to me, armor just means a means of protection - whether it's fabric armor tech or blatant armor like in TDK, that's all good. But it still needs to look substantial and not just like straight spandex, IMO. When some hear armor, they think only of TDK or arkham style armor, while others hear fabric and think spandex. It's an immediately negative and polarized set of viewpoints, of which I fall in the middle.

Some have argued that batman needs no armor simply because he's Batman and he doesn't need it, but I very much disagree with that. As a means of characterization, Bruce would never go out onto the streets completely vulnerable - it completely flies in the face of the characters pragmatism and need to plan everything out meticulously, making sure he has a contingency for everything.

So for me, batman needs armor - but not necessarily blatant or bulky armor, a fabric tech armor works just fine, logistically. And I suspect well get something like that in BvS.

That's exactly what we've been saying.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

No eyeholes. That way he'll be blind as a bat!

Bats aren't blind. That's a popular misconception.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Bats aren't blind. That's a popular misconception.

LOL, I know that. It's just an old saying.

 

[Dark Raven]

No eyeholes. That way he'll be blind as a Matt!

Fixed.

 

[hafizbat]

I can't picture Batman using a cloth-like cowl. He is far into his career with unlimited resources (well just about). Depending the universe, the cowl holds some pretty useful accessories. It would have to be strong enough to hold the gadgets within. Another advantage with the rubber cowl is the ability to mold a mean look with some additional decent details rather than a flat or boring look.

I agree, it shouldn't be cloth like Spider-Man's, but perhaps more like Nite Owl's. I think it should be a hybrid, with armored plating for vital parts like his forehead and the back of his head and the ears so he can store his radio/antennae, but softer at the point where he needs to turn his head or fold the cowl back.

I don't see why he can't use the same flexible cloth armor people are suggesting for the bodysuit. I DO NOT think it should be rubber tho.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Fixed.

 

[Kane52630]

No eyeholes. That way he'll be blind as a bat!

 

[Rowsdower!]

"P***y."

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

LOL, I know that. It's just an old saying.

You know what's interesting? Stan Lee originally wanted Matt Murdock to be called Batman because of the character's unique condition, but, for obvious reasons, he couldn't. (Love telling that story.)

 

[Krumm]

I'll never understand the brown suit/yellow shirt ensemble. Bleh.

 

[The Shield]

I'll never understand the brown suit/yellow shirt ensemble. Bleh.

Yes! You too? Me either. lol Nice.

 

[Marvin]

I'll never understand the brown suit/yellow shirt ensemble. Bleh.

that era(I assume 30's all the way to 50's) in which timm set his early series(see the cars and top hats), comes with brown suits as the norm.
That changed when the series moved to modern times later on(then future in beyond).

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It was the early 90's guys.

 

[Marvin]

Dat neck and doh's heels.

The negative space is murder.

 

[Bathead]

It was the early 90's guys.

Yes, we know, but a lot of the styles, including both clothes and vehicles, were modeled after that 30's thru 50's time period, just for that little bit of flavor.

 

[The Shield]

Batgirl?

Dat neck and doh's heels.

The negative space is murder.

 

[eat mas tacos]

Has anyone brought up the idea of Bruce having multiple suits? Sorta the way Tony had in IM3, Bruce should have a plethora of suits to his disposal right??? Batman is always prepared for anything... I never understood how no Batman movie to date has given us that. I would love a scene where Bruce walks into the cave and walks by a "trophy room" where we could see the Blue&Grey, the Dark Knight, Mk. I - Current etc.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

Has anyone brought up the idea of Bruce having multiple suits? Sorta the way Tony had in IM3, Bruce should have a plethora of suits to his disposal right??? Batman is always prepared for anything... I never understood how no Batman movie to date has given us that. I would love a scene where Bruce walks into the cave and walks by a "trophy room" where we could see the Blue&Grey, the Dark Knight, Mk. I - Current etc.

Considering all the action figures they would sell, I'm sure they've given it much thought.

 

[eat mas tacos]

Considering all the action figures they would sell, I'm sure they've given it much thought.

Exactly! Seems pretty obvious to me...

 

[Krumm]

that era(I assume 30's all the way to 50's) in which timm set his early series(see the cars and top hats), comes with brown suits as the norm.
That changed when the series moved to modern times later on(than future in beyond).

Don't make excuses for their poor sense of style.