The BATSUIT Thread

[FunkMiller]

I didn't said it wasn't. Just that it was the best we ever had and was really cb accurate. And that if Snyder already paved the path of the best batsuit, what's the purpose of doing it again?

Of course it will not be the same, but I wouldn't mind if it was in the same venue.

But Snyder’s suit isn’t all that comic book accurate. It’s a riff on the second Dark Knight Returns suit... but is still markedly different - not least of which is the different chest emblem, and lack of trunks.

If you’re argument is that Snyder’s suit is so comic book accurate that nothing can top it... you’re completely wrong, because it isn’t really all that accurate at all. Unless you just mean because it’s grey and black?

There are many more ways to do a comic book accurate Batsuit... so why keep using one from a very unpopular version of Batman?

 

[rockandrollsoul]

But Snyder’s suit isn’t all that comic book accurate. It’s a riff on the second Dark Knight Returns suit... but is still markedly different - not least of which is the different chest emblem, and lack of trunks.

If you’re argument is that Snyder’s suit is so comic book accurate that nothing can top it... you’re completely wrong, because it isn’t really all that accurate at all. Unless you just mean because it’s grey and black?

There are many more ways to do a comic book accurate Batsuit... so why keep using one from a very unpopular version of Batman?

Are you really disputing that the Batfleck suit is the most comic-accurate suit on film? Whether or not you liked it doesn't change that it was more faithful to the comics than the Burton, Schumacher, and Nolan suits.

Anyway, I don't want them to copy the BvS suit, but I would like if they took some cues from it. Breaking away from the immobile black rubber, and embracing a cloth-based, grey and black suit with a (somewhat) flexible cowl was a move in the right direction. Now, they can take it even further. For example, slimming down the suit and cowl and making them even more flexible is a no-brainer.

 

[batman_1989_]

Just put him in a ****ing leotard

 

[Rocanrol]

But Snyder’s suit isn’t all that comic book accurate. It’s a riff on the second Dark Knight Returns suit... but is still markedly different - not least of which is the different chest emblem, and lack of trunks.

If you’re argument is that Snyder’s suit is so comic book accurate that nothing can top it... you’re completely wrong, because it isn’t really all that accurate at all. Unless you just mean because it’s grey and black?

There are many more ways to do a comic book accurate Batsuit... so why keep using one from a very unpopular version of Batman?

TDKR a very unpopular version of Batman? What are you on?

I know its fashionable to crap on BvS but at some point you have to give credit were credit is due.

 

[Boom]

The BvS suit is great. My desire to move away from it is purely out of aesthetic preference, and that's it. I've always preferred a slimmer Batman, and I've long argued against the excessive use of padding and sculpted armor/musculature. Sleek and streamlined. That's what I've wanted all the way back to 2003.

But after seven movies with all black rubber suits and an especially fugly suit in TDK/TDKR, the Snyder suit was certainly a welcomed sight. Let's not revise history here. This place went absolutely nuts when that picture dropped.

But now that we've crossed that threshold, let's keep pushing the barrier.

 

[Invader Joker]

I think they should keep the same color scheme of the BvS suit but design the overall thing very differently.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

I'll be happy if its gray and black and not all armor.

 

[Black Narcissus]

TDKR a very unpopular version of Batman? What are you on?

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My mans bought himself a 12 pack of salty and lime flavored gatorade, long time ago.

I didn't said it wasn't. Just that it was the best we ever had and was really cb accurate. And that if Snyder already paved the path of the best batsuit, what's the purpose of doing it again?

Of course it will not be the same, but I wouldn't mind if it was in the same venue.

His MOS suit ain't too far behind either. Just perfect. Same with WW suit.

 

[Nemeres]

If this was a period piece, it'd be such a blast seeing just how lo-fi they could get. Leather cowl. Textured cloth. Trunks with legs. Lace-up boots, ropey ropes. Oof.

 

[batman_1989_]

If we're moving on from the underrated Affleck suit , these suits should be the starting point:

 

[Boom]

There it is.

 

[Jekecy]

There’s just something boring and samesies about that suit base. I can already picture it in my mind’s eye and it being underwhelming.

The classic design is very simple, you risk looking like cosplay if you don’t bring some design flourishes into the adaptation.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

I hope Reeves gives us a great bat logo

 

[FatRobin]

If we're moving on from the underrated Affleck suit , these suits should be the starting point:

Yeah I like the Batfleck suit but one of my nitpicks with it was how thick the material could look at times. Something thinner and more form fitting like those or even the MoS suit would be better. In general, for me, the more organic looking it is, the better.

 

[Vaibow]

Yeah I like the Batfleck suit but one of my nitpicks with it was how thick the material could look at times. Something thinner and more form fitting like those or even the MoS suit would be better. In general, for me, the more organic looking it is, the better.

I think the issue with the batfleck suit is out of it, Ben looked slimmer... it’s almost as if he should have worn a very subtle muscle suit under his shirt/business suit, just to pop the muscles a bit... legs especially.. I always felt the suit had plates/armour sewn into it and that’s what gave it the definition but it was too organic looking... that’s why with the burton/Nolan suit at least you knew for sure it was armour of sorts.. batfleck just makes you want to think it’s cloth over plates... that scene in JL where he took off the suit and was chatting to Diana - it just looked like sponge padding...
honestly - the comment about it being designed like it was a period piece - I actually like that and think for an early Batman... focusing on detective work and stealth.. makes perfect sense - also it adds to the illusion of what is the bat man

 

[Invader Joker]

Not a fan of the one piece bodysuits used in Shazam and Black Panther. They look and are uncomfortable.
Something that looks a bit more practical and agile would be cool.

 

[Marvel united]

If we're moving on from the underrated Affleck suit , these suits should be the starting point:

Bingo. You cracked the code

 

[Marvel united]

Not a fan of the one piece bodysuits used in Shazam and Black Panther. They look and are uncomfortable.
Something that looks a bit more practical and agile would be cool.

Both of these suits are flexible and agile

The thing about Affleck's suit is that he looked like he could barely move in it. He always looked bloated. You'd never see Affleck in a dynamic pose. He could barely crouch


You can even see the abs folding in. It was too big

 

[FatRobin]

^ Funny thing is that the Shazam suits were padded as hell too, probably even more than the Batfleck suit, but Levi still seemed like he was able to move in it.

The BP suit seems really flexible though.

Spoiler

Compare it with the Batfleck suit:

Spoiler

 

[Marvel united]

^ Funny thing is that the Shazam suits were padded as hell too, probably even more than the Batfleck suit, but Levi still seemed like he was able to move in it.

The BP suit seems really flexible though.

Spoiler

Compare it with the Batfleck suit:

Spoiler

Night and day difference

 

[TheIronist]

Night and day difference

Just to be fair, the BP suit got a CGI treatment for most of the scenes. In many bts pics it looks loose and wrinkly.

 

[FunkMiller]

TDKR a very unpopular version of Batman? What are you on?

I know its fashionable to crap on BvS but at some point you have to give credit were credit is due.

What are you on about? I never said TDKR was unpopular! I said BvS was!

For the avoidance of doubt (and actually read this properly, eh?):

Why would Reeves use a bat suit from a movie (BvS) that was deeply unpopular?

Are you really disputing that the Batfleck suit is the most comic-accurate suit on film? Whether or not you liked it doesn't change that it was more faithful to the comics than the Burton, Schumacher, and Nolan suits.

Anyway, I don't want them to copy the BvS suit, but I would like if they took some cues from it. Breaking away from the immobile black rubber, and embracing a cloth-based, grey and black suit with a (somewhat) flexible cowl was a move in the right direction. Now, they can take it even further. For example, slimming down the suit and cowl and making them even more flexible is a no-brainer.

I’m disputing that it’s the only way to do a comic accurate Batsuit - which was the other poster’s (incorrect) point, and I was also disputing its actual accuracy to the source material Snyder copied.

 

[Marvel united]

Just to be fair, the BP suit got a CGI treatment for most of the scenes. In many bts pics it looks loose and wrinkly.

That was mark 1. The second suit they used was as flexible and form-fitting as the Spider-Man suits

 

[Rocanrol]

What are you on about? I never said TDKR was unpopular! I said BvS was!

For the avoidance of doubt (and actually read this properly, eh?):

Why would Reeves use a bat suit from a movie (BvS) that was deeply unpopular?

My bad for misreading our discussion, but in my defense we were talking about both, and you have been blurting nonesense all over the batboard, so it wasn’t that much of a strecht.

The movie might have been unpopular but you couldn’t been farther from the truth regarding the suit. And that’s not an opinion, but a fact.

I’m disputing that it’s the only way to do a comic accurate Batsuit - which was the other poster’s (incorrect) point, and I was also disputing its actual accuracy to the source material Snyder copied.

I argued that is in the right venue, and the costume department should take more than cues from that suit. It’s modern, yet classic, and the best batsuit to date.

Could be slimmer, the logo could be different, but it shouldn’t stray from the path already paved.

 

[BattleAngel]

With a guy like Reeves, one of the exceptionally few filmmakers who uses CGI correctly, I have no problem with CG enhancement of the suit. There is no excuse for Batman to be bested by Black Panther, Captain America and TV Daredevil in terms of agility and dexterous combat choreography. I’m a fan of all those heroes in their properties, but Batman is the OG. Time that he’s at least in the same league as Spider-Man in terms of being shown accurately in film, and thankfully, we’ve got the director and star to do it. I expect a film that matches or surpasses the MCU in production value, with much more cinematic weight.