The BATSUIT Thread

[The Shape]

The cowl needs work and the nose is still not great, but having seen more of it, I get what they were going for and it works in this context. We can definitely see more of his face than ever before.

 

[metaphysician]

On the matter of the "bulletproof" scene, I'm not a huge fan of him being that bulletproof either, though I thought those were SMGs, not rifles. That said? I'd find it *hilarious* if it turned out the answer was "that whole scene was a setup, he was 'bulletproof' because he had previously sabotaged their guns". I mean, "I snuck into a villain hideout to replace their ammo with near-blanks so that I can create a scene implying my invincibility" actually is a Batman move.

 

[DKDetective]

View attachment 49937 This could be the second suit.

Nope. It is the first suit, just different sculpter's take on it than the other McFarlane toys. It has all of the same little details - shoulder pads, gauntlets, chest plating patterns, lacing on pants, etc.

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

Nope. It is the first suit, just different sculpter's take on it than the other McFarlane toys. It has all of the same little details - shoulder pads, gauntlets, chest plating patterns, lacing on pants, etc.

Hmm you are right.
Do you think a second suit exists? I am starting to have my doubts.

 

[DKDetective]

Hmm you are right.
Do you think a second suit exists? I am starting to have my doubts.

Nope, I don't think there is a second suit. I would bet anything that the sunrise shots of him and Catwoman, in which he is obviously wearing the main suit, are from the end of the movie. It makes a ton of thematic sense... Dawn over Gotham after a long and dark night... Especially given what we have heard about the movie about Bruce maturing and learning to have more compassion and searching for justice, not just vengeance.

Personally, I don't want a second suit. I adore the one we have and I love Reeves' concept of it telling the story of Bruce's sociological experiment in crime fighting. The pieced together nature reflecting how he has tinkered with it as he has learned. I want Reeves to maintain that concept throughout the trilogy. Just have a few minor modular upgrades for story and character reasons, while keeping the vast majority of the suit the same.

 

[WayneMB]

the batsuit is perfect. stop nitpicking

 

[DKDetective]

the batsuit is perfect. stop nitpicking

Who are you even responding to?

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

the batsuit is perfect. stop nitpicking

Don't tell me what to do.

 

[BattleAngel]

He seems to have a taser built into his glove? Kinda sweet.

 

[Vaibow]

We got some dope ass cape action, man!

Way better than the cartoon capes we have recently been shown for Batflek and Cavill.

It was pitch black in that room so taking bullets there certainly doesn't make stealth obsolete. The criminals in Gotham aren't hesitant to shoot apparently so he gotta do what he gotta do when it comes to the suit. A bulletproof vest doesn't make a man superhuman. This one is straight metal for this purpose. Had he been fighting people w guns who didn't shoot at him, it'd just be another thing to point out.

He also races a car up and over an exploding truck, lands it perfectly and carries on..... he also jumps off buildings and swings between them.... it's not bale level realistic, or bat fleck level comic.

With all this new footage, I'm still not into the cowl. It's just....not threatening enough. Compared to the new cowl Keaton is rocking in The Flash trailer, this one is still coming up short.

We only saw the silhouette - too soon to tell.

On the matter of the "bulletproof" scene, I'm not a huge fan of him being that bulletproof either, though I thought those were SMGs, not rifles. That said? I'd find it *hilarious* if it turned out the answer was "that whole scene was a setup, he was 'bulletproof' because he had previously sabotaged their guns". I mean, "I snuck into a villain hideout to replace their ammo with near-blanks so that I can create a scene implying my invincibility" actually is a Batman move.

Corrupt Wayne Ind. could be supplying criminals and Bruce infiltrates them... however, what got my attention was the fact no one aimed for his face, his jaw could be hit and he'd be toast...

 

[TheIronist]

Keaton got shot twice, Bale got shot, Affleck got shot in the head. Don't see a problem at all, if he's not invincible like Superman that's fine.

He looked invincible like supes in this particular scene though

 

[DKDetective]

Way better than the cartoon capes we have recently been shown for Batflek and Cavill.


He also races a car up and over an exploding truck, lands it perfectly and carries on..... he also jumps off buildings and swings between them.... it's not bale level realistic, or bat fleck level comic.



We only saw the silhouette - too soon to tell.



Corrupt Wayne Ind. could be supplying criminals and Bruce infiltrates them... however, what got my attention was the fact no one aimed for his face, his jaw could be hit and he'd be toast...

As others have said many times, all experienced marksmen from military to cops to Secret Service are trained to aim for centre of mass (ie. Torso). In the heat of the moment and less than ideal conditions, headshots are incredibly risky given the smaller target.

When you aim for centre mass, even if you don't kill the person, there is a good chance you will stop them in their tracks and put them on their ass.

Based on the damaged condition of the Batsuit presumably after the gunfire scene, I wonder how much of it is the suit and how much might also be Bruce's adrenaline and basically just powering through like a meth head all super up on chemicals. Basically, his rage and adrenaline making him perform beyond normal limits... It fits with this characterization they are going for.

 

[Still Wynning]

It’s not the “best” Batsuit, but with Bruce having to basically kitbash stuff in his garage to make what he needs to fulfill the most basic needs to fight crime while also protecting himself, to literally and figuratively hold himself together without completely giving into to his rage, while also trying to hold the city together, without both coming apart at the seams, it’s absolutely perfect.

 

[BrollySupersj]

Way better than the cartoon capes we have recently been shown for Batflek and Cavill.


He also races a car up and over an exploding truck, lands it perfectly and carries on..... he also jumps off buildings and swings between them.... it's not bale level realistic, or bat fleck level comic.



We only saw the silhouette - too soon to tell.



Corrupt Wayne Ind. could be supplying criminals and Bruce infiltrates them... however, what got my attention was the fact no one aimed for his face, his jaw could be hit and he'd be toast...

The silhouette is more than enough for me. The shape is just how I like it, and I can't imagine that they are going to deviate too far from his Returns and 89 cowl. So I can see the writing on the wall here. It's the better cowl already.

 

[Rick190293]

He looked invincible like supes in this particular scene though

Not for me.

 

[Captain Tired]

Everyone's trashing the cowl but that's turned out to be my favourite aspect of the suit, weirdly enough.

 

[BatLobster]

@DKDetective Cool explanation, thanks. To be fair, Batman not getting shot in the face/mouth area is a suspension of disbelief we have to go with for every single interpretation of the character.

 

[Blade Hoarder]

Too many people playing video games where the perfect headshot is fetish material.

 

[BarryLyndon]

Clearly that trailer was about the action. The flow of the movie will clearly be more calm and revolve around the investigation more, but at least the action looks good.

And I'm on the same page as some of you, as cool as it looks, that alley scene with the multiple shots is a bit too much to be fair, I'm getting use to it, but my first impression was not good. It really is a big suspension of disbelief. Same for that cgi superhero landing Batman.

I think it takes away the simplicity of Batman. Maybe it will turn out well in the movie but it just makes it look more like a generic superhero film. But it was a trailer made to attract general audience. The first teaser was better in terms of mood IMO.

I'm still sure all in all it will be great, plus that madmax stunt was literally out of the park.
The still frame really helps you enjoy the action.

And that shot :

Pattinson really seems to be the more expressive Batman on film. His eyes speak a lot.

 

[BatLobster]

really is a big suspension of disbelief. Same for that cgi superhero landing Batman.

I loved every shot of the trailer except that landing shot. It just looked a bit BvS-ish to me.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Clearly that trailer was about the action. The flow of the movie will clearly be more calm and revolve around the investigation more, but at least the action looks good.

And I'm on the same page as some of you, as cool as it looks, that alley scene with the multiple shots is a bit too much to be fair, I'm getting use to it, but my first impression was not good. It really is a big suspension of disbelief. Same for that cgi superhero landing Batman.

I think it takes away the simplicity of Batman. Maybe it will turn out well in the movie but it just makes it look more like a generic superhero film. But that trailer was clearly made for general audience. The first teaser was better in terms of mood.

I'm still sure all in all it will be great, plus that madmax stunt was literally out of the park.
The still frame really helps you enjoy the action.

And that shot : View attachment 49944

Pattinson really seems to be the more expressive Batman on film. His eyes speak a lot.

 

[BatsAndNights]

I am mildly curious as to what function the cape has for the suit, given everything else feels so utilitarian. It'd be neat if it does have some new but buyable explanation bar the intimidation factor

 

[Rick190293]

I loved every shot of the trailer except that landing shot. It just looked a bit BvS-ish to me.

I love it haha. Crazy how every one has a different perception. And I agree this trailer is very action driven, even more than I was expecting. Well, afterall, this is WB's flagshship. It's still a blockbuster event.

 

[Rick190293]

I am mildly curious as to what function the cape has for the suit, given everything else feels so utilitarian. It'd be neat if it does have some new but buyable explanation bar the intimidation factor

If is bulletproof too, there'll be rage.

 

[BrollySupersj]

@DKDetective Cool explanation, thanks. To be fair, Batman not getting shot in the face/mouth area is a suspension of disbelief we have to go with for every single interpretation of the character.

I took care of that in my own Batman design I had an artist draw for me: Batman Extreme Concept Commission by EmilyStepp on DeviantArt

Impractical as it is, Batman's exposed mouth area is here forever in the mainstream.