...what would you go with?
A return to the look we've had since "New Gotham," a return to the oval and capsule belt, or something else entirely?
I'd want to go bring the black costume back, but this time, not just in a halfhearted way. No blue boots or cowl/cape/gloves. My changes:
*Full black costume
*A return to the oval, but the yellow is now gray
*A belt with pouches AND mini-canisters. Color: dark khaki or gray.
I found a pic from "No Man's Land" that pretty much nails the look. You'll notice the capsules/pouches on the belt. I just made the belt and oval gray.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg96.imageshack.us%2Fimg96%2F7190%2Fidealbatman2.png&hash=390844bb94403831aa64faa628f79dffc3546f78)
I would also like to see a return to the black, and that oval with the grey you suggested actually sounds good. The strictly black animalistic look, similar to Batman89 can work. I think they only need to adjust it for flexibility around the arms, neck and legs. We may not get it but who knows, they might change the look a bit for the next film.
Something like this I suppose:
http://img300.imageshack.us/i/markbagleyspidermanandb.jpg/
I think it's pretty clear that Kane + Finger envisioned a black and dark'ish gray outfit. How in the hell that ever morphed into a bright blue/light gray outfit is utterly friggin beyond me but that look should be adhered to.
It's long enough after B&R that the gray space encircling the bat emblem doesn't bother me. And ever since reading BY1, I've never minded a gray/khaki utility belt.
The main modification I'd like to see is the cape taking on a more wing-like appearance. At some point, the cape became more of a traditional superhero thing. Nothing wrong with that, it's been done well, but when Wayne inevitably comes back, I'd like to see more of a wing'ish appearance for the cape. Perhaps not as drastic and, dare I say, goofy looking as Kane's could sometimes look but definitely not a standard superhero cape.
Post-BB and TDK, I don't think a wing cape will bother too many folks.
I wouldn't necessarily say no to more Kane-style bat ears but there's no need to go overboard in Golden Age gushings.
Batman's outfit, like Batman himself, leaves a lot of room for innovation and interpretation. It's one of the best things about the character, for my money.
Indeed. Modify certain aspects of the suit to improve mobility and effectiveness, but always retain the dark colours. Black and grey. And I think he can get away with navy.
For what it is intended to accomplish, it is timeless. The suit is intended to blend into the night and terrify enemies. There is no other reasoning that can be used for it other than that.
I simply cannot see a serious and intelligent Bruce Wayne fighting hardened street scum dressed like Adam West?s Batman. 1, he'd be laughed at, and 2, he'd be shot dead pretty quickly.
Quote from: Bat-Wing on Tue, 23 Feb 2010, 02:28
I found a pic from "No Man's Land" that pretty much nails the look. You'll notice the capsules/pouches on the belt. I just made the belt and oval gray.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg96.imageshack.us%2Fimg96%2F7190%2Fidealbatman2.png&hash=390844bb94403831aa64faa628f79dffc3546f78)
That sort of look works for me.
Personally, I miss the oval. Partly because I grew up on Jim Aparo's Batman where it was always around, but I think a return to it would be nice whenever Bruce dons the cape and cowl again in the upcoming, "Return of Bruce Wayne" arc.
where did bruce go? :-\
He took a trip to Vegas to bet on some dog races, lost his entire fortune on a single bet and then he faked his death.
Actually... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_rip
oh wow
Yeah, it sort of is a weird relationship with Grant Morrison's work I have. Some of the time I love him (JLA, All-Star Superman) and other times I want to introduce to the business end of a shiv (Final Crisis, Batman RIP, et al).
It's weird.
whats a shiv?
Quote from: Catwoman on Thu, 25 Feb 2010, 04:39
whats a shiv?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiv_(weapon)
And before I'm asked...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia
owie.
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'nuff said.
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Here's a look at six covers from the upcoming "Return of Bruce Wayne" arc.
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Cheesy covers.
The last one is the best, but even then it doesn't really work.
That sort is image is classic Batman, but I don't see how assassins could miss from that range.
Or how Batman could live from those shots.
Quote from: The Dark Knight on Sun, 7 Mar 2010, 01:07
Cheesy covers.
Heh, you must
really be enjoying Grant Morrison's run on Batman. ;D
QuoteThe last one is the best, but even then it doesn't really work.
That sort is image is classic Batman, but I don't see how assassins could miss from that range.
Or how Batman could live from those shots.
Certainly wouldn't be the first time realism be damned in a superhero comic.
Which, to be perfectly honest, isn't a bad thing!
No comment for the first, LOL.
The second "puritan look" reminds me of Solomon Kane mixed with Castlevania, which is cool ;)
I think a Pirate Bat has already been done as elseworlds, and better (he didn't have a beard I think).
I think a Cowboy Bat has also been done before in EW (Blue, Grey and the Bat?), illustrated by Jose Garcia Lopez (the one that did the Returns comic adaptation)
Since this looks like they wanted to make a Batman spanning several historic periods, this look even cheesier in a different way: it's like saying that after Prehistoric Grunts came the puritans, then the pirates, and then the cowboys ::).
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I don't know what to make of this, reminds me why I stopped following monthly comics many years ago ;D
I'd probably bother looking at those covers if didn't make my have to scroll sideways on my widescreen monitor.
Black suit with yellow oval. If they want to put in a blue tint for highlights, fine, but for God's sake, get rid of the stupid "underwear outside the tights" look.
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bats%20costume.jpg
He's a bit too bulky, but this is more or less what I'd like.
I always liked that look myself. But that didn't last too long, right? It's hard to remember but I swear to think it was here today, gone later today.
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^ That's more or less the Earth One suit. So it's doubtful we'll see something like that.
Batman's new look:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=21333
It is quite similar to the Earth One and the Marvel-Batman phantom stranger posted. I would've thought they would have gone for something a bit different.
But anyway, I like it. Good colour scheme. I'm glad the yellow emblem is back.
So the oval is back?
Outstanding!
8) 8) 8)
Is it just me or does that look like a gun holster on Batman's belt?
I liked the way they drew Batman in The Legends Of The Dark Knight series.
I didn't like the new suit at first, but this pic has finally sold me on it:
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Would like it even more if the whole suit was as black as those gloves and boots...with modern coloring, we don't have
to fear an all black costume.